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casman99

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14. February 2006 @ 09:34

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i would just like to know a few things
1. what exactly is swap magic
2. is there anything else i need to play backed up copies of ps2 games besides a dvd burner and dvd software and a playstation 2
3. once i get swap magic what EXACTLY do i do to play a back up of one of my games
i have read alot on this site but the answers people give don't always seem to clarify things any help would be greatly appreciated
pictures would help alot because i have no clue what to do...yes i'm a total noob to all this stuff

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mcdadez

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14. February 2006 @ 09:52

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The Swap Magic Discs are a way of booting up copied PS2 games using .You cant simply insert a backed up ps2 game because it will not recognise the disc(unless you have an internal modchip). This is because all PS2 games are pressed with a special boot sector which the ps2 reads in order to verify its an original copy.No domestic DVD burner can replicate this as of yet. Swap magic simply boots up and brings you to a menu where you then replace the swap magic disc with your backup copy. Its not really rocket science very simple.

If you have a slimline ps2 you will need to cover three sensors so that you can open the fliptop without the ps2 knowing therefore still thinking it has an original ps2 disc in it ie Swap Magic.

If you have a bulky Ps2 id recommend buying a fliptop which is fairly easy to install.

So basically What you need is:

Swap magic 3.6 Dvd and CD
Fliptop if you have a bulky ps2
For the Ps2 slimline id just do what ive done and get some sticky tape out for the sensors.Works a charm lol

gd luck

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ps2 slimline
200+ backups Verbatim DVD+R 8X
Swap Magic 3.6
TSSTcorp CD/DVDW TS-H552U

casman99

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14. February 2006 @ 17:06

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thanks for the help and it seems simple enough all i have to do know is but the swap magic disks and try to backup my games, by the way if anyone else has a different opinion don't hesitate to post a reply
and if anyone has pics of how to block the sensors please post them

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lawcase

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14. February 2006 @ 17:20

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so wait...the swap magic discs make it possible to play copied games without having to put any chip in your ps2?

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mcdadez

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14. February 2006 @ 17:42

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yes correct you just have to cover sensors in the slimline or buy a fliptop for the bulky ps2 so you can replace the swap magic disc with the backup without the ps2 knowing.

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ps2 slimline
200+ backups Verbatim DVD+R 8X
Swap Magic 3.6
TSSTcorp CD/DVDW TS-H552U

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lawcase

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14. February 2006 @ 18:15

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sorry to be a complete dumbass, but where can i get a flip top?

edit: and where can i get that disc...thanks

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