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m-singh
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_ 		25. March 2006 @ 05:14 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Hi there,I have an old Magic 3 chip and as long as i've had it has never booted PSX backups.(I have the suspicion its the S wire at fault, dont think its soldered right to the board). Also i have no soldering skills and the place i got it from like 5 years ago (Madeira Games) has closed down.

Im wondering if its possible to uninstall the modchip safely and install one of the 'Big 3', namedly Matrix Infinity Green Dot?

BTW:PS2 DVD and CD backups work perfectly on my TYG02's and Maxell CD-R's.

I'd like to play some of the 40 odd PSX game backups i have which i used to play on my old modded PSX SCPH 1001 which broke.

Over to you, what do you think? Any suggestions would be helpful.


Thanks in advance.
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Tokijin
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_ 		25. March 2006 @ 06:47 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
It's not recommended you attempt to do so if you're not an experienced solderer. Most pros charge $35+ for a quality install. It's not worth it to take a chance on butchering your PS2. Any of the big three chips will play your PSX multi disc/backup/import games perfectly, just like originals.
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spedmetal
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_ 		25. March 2006 @ 09:45 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
@m-singh

What version is your PS2? The Infinity is a great choice!
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m-singh
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_ 		29. March 2006 @ 06:13 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
thanks for the input. i'll look for someone who can mod it for me, but ps2 modding isnt very popular over here in the uk, and im not sure if its legal here either lol. plus being a student i want a 'cheap and cheerful' solution lol. thanks again Tokijin , and i like your faq's BTW. bye.
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Tokijin
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_ 		29. March 2006 @ 07:44 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Thank you. If you just want a hassle free solution that's a little more legal in your neck of the woods, Swap Magic should work fine. I always prefer chips, but when there's legal issues, that obviously changes things. My FAQ has plenty of info regarding Swap Magic.
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How to Backup PSX/PS2 CD-ROM Games: http://www.xtreme-source.com/tutorials-playstation-2/2025-how-backup-psx-ps2-cd-rom-games.html
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Xbox Quick Links: http://www.xtreme-source.com/tutorials-xbox/2059-xbox-quick-links.html
How to Backup Xbox Games with Qwix and ImgBurn: http://www.xtreme-source.com/tutorials-xbox/1284-how-backup-xbox-games-qwix-imgburn.html
Getting Started in Xbox Media Center: http://www.xtreme-source.com/tutorials-xbox/3158-getting-started-xbox-media-center-xbmc.html
How to Backup Xbox 360 Games: http://www.xtreme-source.com/tutorials-xbox-360/5450-how-backup-xbox-360-games.html#post46822
Xbox 360 Quick Links: http://www.xtreme-source.com/tutorials-xbox-360/4039-xbox-360-quick-links.html
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