I want a mod chip thats non solder, works on all versions (big ps2), plays every type of media, doesnt require disc swap, easy installation, has some good features, and is $50 or less. I dont know if it exists, but if it does, I want to know.
Nothing comes to mind. The only non-solder chip for PS2 I can think of is the DMS4 EZI but it's more the $50 and I hardly ever hear about anything but problems from it.
It seems like a decent chip to me. I can't give you a firsthand impression of it though as I have a DMS4 Pro SE.
Here are some Matrix features though....
"Matrix Infinity Green Dot
* AUTOMATIC SELECTION for PS2/PS1/DVD SUPPORTS. (Just insert any support and the Infinity will play it !!)
* DVD Region Free Incorporated !! ( to play all regions DVD without need of any extra operation.)
* Full 512 Kb Flash Memory on board (Flashable with our future updates and software releases!!)
* Compatible with Playstation 2 USA/PAL/Japanese - v1, v2, v3, v4, v4R, v5, v6, v7, v8, v9, v10, v11, v12, v13 and v14
* Jumper less (Automatic Version detection)
* Software selectable "PS2 Quick Load" option. (To skip PS2 logo and Quick boot PS2 Games!!)
* Software selectable "PSX Quick Load" option. (To skip PS1 logo and Quick boot PSX Games!!)
* Easy to Install. (only 18 wires for v1-v8 and 20 wires for v9, v10, v11, v12, v13 and v14)
* ACTEL based IC for enhanced stability
* AUTOMATIC "GREEN FIX" (No more need to change the cable to see your DVD movies on the PS2!!)
* Import Games Fix (All PSX import games are played at FULL SCREEN and FULL COLOR !!)
* STEALTH-Mode (The Modchip can be switched off and becomes invisible to Online Gaming)
* Sleep-Mode (The Modchip will switch off itself after boot)
* 100% NO SWAP (Direct boot for all the PS2 and PSX games)
* Supports games on DVD-9 media !!
* PLAYS ALL THE CD?S and DVD?S Games (both, Import or Backup?s)
* SUPPORTS MULTI-DISK GAMES !!
* SUPPORTS ANTI-MOD PS1 GAMES !!
* SUPPORTS DATEL MEMORY CARDS!!
* Very Reliable (All the Modchips are 100% tested before delivery)
* Very Stable (Thanks to the sleep mode the IC will never Overheat)
* CD Lens Safe (Avoid CD lens damage by sending un-necessary signal to the Drive Controller)
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Media types supported:
* CD-ROM / DVD-ROM / DVD-ROM 9 / CD-R / CD-RW / DVD-R / DVD-RW / DVD+RW
Product Compatibility:
* Matrix Infinity Chip is for all PS2 consoles except JAP SCPH-10000/15000/18000"
do not get a solderless chip unless you have no other options. they just seem to give too many problems to people who try installing them.
Get one installed by a pro.
DMS4 Pro SE or Matrix Infinity are your 2 best choices.
