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HOW TO BURN PS2 DVD GAMES "YOU MUST USE A MODCHIP"
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xhardc0re
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30. December 2005 @ 05:46 |
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Shamelessly ripped from Tokijin's Expert FAQ:
11. Q. How Do I rebuild games?
A. With Nero and Isobuster (works as long as no single file is over 2 GB's): http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/197949
With CD/DVDGen: http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/210515
49. Q. I'm rebuilding game X, I'm concerned it has dummy files. How do I identify the dummy files?
A. From Hursty: When you see the iso has dummy files.i.e 00DUMMY. 01DUMMY. GARBAGE ETC, you need to get rid of them, by replacing them with a file. So on the desktop, right click the mouse, select "new" > text document and rename it as it appears in isobuster, then click enter. Then open the text document on the desktop, hit space once, then save, this will create a text document with 1 byte in it, Do this for all the dummy files you have, as some games have more than one.
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BIGnewb
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30. December 2005 @ 06:55 |
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if you have modchip you dont need swap magic.if you got a good modchip then no rebuilding is needed.
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djdurty
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30. December 2005 @ 09:33 |
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ok here is a question when i burn some of my ps2 games they flicker but only the ones i download can anyone help me ?
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30. December 2005 @ 10:18 |
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Its a PAL game instead of a NTSC gamesamething happened to me, but it didnt say it was a PAL game, so just changes the video mode on swap magic to NTSC , which my tv was alrady NTSC, but it worked great.
From Tokijin's thread
64. Q. I burned a game and the screen is flickering and rolling constantly, what's going on?
A. The video format is incompatible. You are playing a PAL game on an NTSC PS2 or TV, or vice versa. Your TV you can't change, the game you can patch with PAL2NTSC patcher with Y fix or Adrenaline patcher as posted earlier in the thread. Swap Magic has the option to force video mode, but it doesn't work with all games. Some games may still appear in black and white, those will still need patched. Good modchips like the DMS 4 and Matrix Infinity will force the video and have a Y fix built in, making for seamless play, regradless of video format.
Peen!
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30. December 2005 @ 12:11 |
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Yes you have learned well my Padowan's lol. You don't need to worry about dummy files if you have a modchip, you only have to replace them if you're using Swap Magic. Swap Magic is a good product, it just requires a little more know how for rebuilding games and shrinking DVD-9 games to DVD-5. If you have the money go with a modchip. With a good chip like a Matrix Infinity or DMS 4, you'll never have to rebuild or shrink DVD-9 (Dual Layer) games to DVD-5 (Single Layer). It will automatically boot your backups, just like they were originals, no swapping or holding the reset button involved.
26. Q. I'm in the market for a modchip or premodded console. What are some reputable sites I can order from?
A. http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/251223 In addition modchip.com and norcalmods.com are supposed to be reliable.
47. Q. Should I get Swap Magic or a modchip to play PS2 backups/imports?
A. Depends. Swap Magic is inexpensive and works well. It isn't compatible with DVD-9 games. For games above 4.38GB's you may have to rebuild the iso or do a TOC refresh to boot it. This is a small percentage of games, around 5%. In general Swap Magic 3.6 is an excellent product. After rebuilding there isn't a single game which Swap Magic won't boot. A good modchip is the ultimate upgrade. It'll play PSX/PS2/DVD/CD backups/imports automatically. It's compatible with DVD-9 games, makes your PS2 a region free player, supports multi disc games, and you'll never have to rebuild a game or shrink a DVD-9 to DVD-5. The conversation about good modchips begins and ends with the DMS 4 and the Matrix Infinity. They both do everything I mentioned above. For that functionality you would have to spend $100 to $110 for a professional install. It's expensive but you'd be able to play anything the PS2 is capable of reading. If you get a modchip make sure you use one of the reputable installers posted above.
7. Q. What do I need to use Swap Magic?
A. With Slim PS2 v.12-14
Flip top: http://www.chipzone.com/installation/playstation2/fliptop-v12/pag...
Magickeys (also referred to as slide tool, slim tool or, magic switch): http://magickeys.net/
or tape and tissue mod: From Pretense: If the fliptop doesn't work, just give up on it and do a tape and tissue mod. Open up your case again and tape the back sensor (toward the upper left and beneath the hinge part of the lid) with duct tape or even regular Scotch tape (I use several layers to be on the safe side), put the case back together, and stuff a small ball of tissue into the hole for the front sensor (lower right just above the power button).
Pics (Thanks to PSPness): http://www.geocities.com/pstwoslimline/tapetissue.htm
my tape and more tape
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ih8ipod
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2. January 2006 @ 09:41 |
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hi every1
look i know evry1 hates a dumbass but im trying to backup a ps2 game and i just dont get it.
i shoved the ps2 game in my dvd rw drive and used DVD Decrypter to save it to my hdd. then i wrote one of the two files to my dvd-r(these say ridisc on the front-i also have dvd+rws made by imation but i did not try useing them) useing DVD Decrypter. the file i wrote to the DVD-R was a iso file which is 3.86 gb in size. i did not try the other file because it is only 4.2kb in size and i did not want to waste dvds. i am writeing at 1x and my ps2 has been moded/chipped (it plays the ones that i brought of a man on holiday) theperson that helps me i will create them a free realtone amd email it to them. (createing realtones is something i am good at)
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xhardc0re
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2. January 2006 @ 09:45 |
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I'm not touching this one...anyone care to help him?
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ih8ipod
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2. January 2006 @ 11:14 |
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hey i just thaught i will add something the game flashes the loading screen and then the ps2 makes funnty noises. when i was buring DVD Decrypter gave an error message and made 53 write re-tries when the burning was 80% complete.
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ih8ipod
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2. January 2006 @ 12:19 |
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hello everyone
i am sorry to doubble post and annoy everyone with mind teaser problems but there is only a number of things a 14 year old can fit into his brain. i have studied the subject and realised the only explanation was that the media was incorrect so i checked it an there was a small dent in the middle of 2 of my discs. i have managed to overcome my problem.... but can anyone give me tips on backing up battle front 2. i have read something about dummies ect and need a good step by step....i have no intention of plugging myps2 into the internet.
thanks plus do not talk to me like a kid, i did build most of my pc myself.
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BIGnewb
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2. January 2006 @ 12:50 |
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you need isobuster and delete dummy files burn either .mds or .iso
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kbl316
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2. January 2006 @ 12:57 |
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HI if you read the forum's that Tokijin posted you should find the answers..
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ankig123
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2. January 2006 @ 14:44 |
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Does anyone know how to convert PAL to NTSC format for a downloaded ps2 game. Cuz i downloaded NFS Most Wanted and i couldnt find it in NTSC format for PS2 so i have to convert it.
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BIGnewb
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2. January 2006 @ 14:57 |
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msuniga
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2. January 2006 @ 18:39 |
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hi to everyone...i can see that most of you know what to do...but can someone please help me on backing up playstation 2 games...i have a dvd burner by hp and a dvd rom, i also have DVD Decrypter which is the best ever..i've never had a problem with it doing dvd's but now i would like to learn how to back up games so what else do i need...please help...i've read that i need either a mod chip or a flip top for the playstation its a v7 and something called swap disc...is this true please email all the steps to marthaygeorge4@aol.com...thanks a bunch
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2. January 2006 @ 19:41 |
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First of all you better remove that email address as it against forum rules.
Second, yes you need either a mod chip (about 100 dollars with installation) or swap magic and fliptop (40ish I think). After you get either of those you just stick the game you want to backup into your DVD burner, copy the ISO to your hard drive and then burn it on good media like Ritek or Verbatim.
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2. January 2006 @ 21:23 |
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@ Ih8ipod Try rebuilding Star Wars Battlefront 2 with Expert. It's a rebuilding tool which will do most of the work for you. Make sure you use good media like Taiyo Yuden or Verbatim. Settle for no less than Ritek.
1. Q. How do I burn PS2 games?
A. Use DVD Decrypter. Guide: http://www.angelfire.com/games6/easytutorial/dvddec/dvddec.html Burn at 4x on an 8x DVD-R.
2. Q. Does the type of media I use matter?
A. YES: http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/1/240341
If you're too lazy to read, use Taiyo Yuden, Verbatim, Ritek, Sony, TDK, Maxell, Sony or Phillips DVD-R's. Avoid Memorex, Staples, Imation, Dynex, Princo, Bulqpaq, etc.
CMC Magnetics is garbage. Need proof (Thanks to Alkohol):
http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/1/262544
3. Q. Do I need some type of mod to play PS2 backups or imports?
A. Yes you need a modchip: http://teammodders.com/ps2_mc.php?ex=2 Swap Magic: http://swapmagic3.com/ Memory Card Exploit (Doesn't work with v.11 PS2 and later): http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/109289 HD Loader: http://www.hdloader.com.au/hardinstall#prepare or
HD Advance: http://www.hdadvance.com/hd_advance_how-to-use.htm
11. Q. How Do I rebuild games?
A. With Nero and Isobuster (works as long as no single file is over 2 GB's): http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/197949
With CD/DVDGen: http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/210515
With Expert (Gnie's new rebuilding tool):
Gnie's PS2 Auto Rebuilder Tool Download (Thanks to 3DLuis):
http://www.alucard.cc/ps2/ExPERT_v1.03.rar
Instructions to Gnie's Tool ExPERT:
From Anthony 05:
Download it and then follow these instrcutions and it will work.
1. select Shrinker_ps2_psp_CdDvd5_iso.epi on the plugins list.
2. Select the iso.
3. Click extract LBA
4. Click extract file
5. Click rebuild file
6. Click rebuild lba.
Make sure you do it in that order.
This worked for me when every other way failed.
It is very easy to do so even the noobies should be able to do it.
Keep in mind im backing up the PAL version, but if your having trouble backing up with NTSC then i dont see a problem trying.
Good luck.
49. Q. I'm rebuilding game X, I'm concerned it has dummy files. How do I identify the dummy files?
A. From Hursty: When you see the iso has dummy files.i.e 00DUMMY. 01DUMMY. GARBAGE ETC, you need to get rid of them, by replacing them with a file. So on the desktop, right click the mouse, select "new" > text document and rename it as it appears in isobuster, then click enter. Then open the text document on the desktop, hit space once, then save, this will create a text document with 1 byte in it, Do this for all the dummy files you have, as some games have more than one.
@ ankig123
37. Q. I downloaded a PAL game, how do I convert it to NTSC?
A. Use Adrenaline patcher if it's an EA game: http://www.megagames.com/ps2/ps2_utils_files.shtml#ADRenalin%20Patcher Note: I've been told this works for non EA games as well. The screen won't be perfectly centered, unless you have a modchip that forces video mode.
Or patch with PAL2NTSC patcher with Y fix for non EA games: http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/121718
Or you can find the NTSC version:
9. Q. Where can I find PS2 games to download?
A. http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/249297
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ih8ipod
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3. January 2006 @ 01:45 |
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hello everyone,
i have burned my games on dvd-rs i got from an online store (are you allowed to give names of stores?) and they were only 10.00gbp-very cheep for england. and nowi am burning games but i cannot afford to buy Nero is there any virus free freeware that lets you rebuild games easly? i go back to school tomorrow so i wont have hours to do things. thaks for all the help i have been given and if you want arealtoneor sommin just pm me.
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3. January 2006 @ 02:07 |
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I already provided you with all the necessary info. Reread my post if you didn't understand it. Use the Expert tool I provided links to and instructions for to rebuild PS2 games. If you don't want to use Expert, then there are links to two other rebuilding methods.
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hckrkd
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3. January 2006 @ 06:28 |
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I have a couple questions. 1, can I use DVD-RWs to burn backups? and 2, All I need to play backups without voiding my warranty is, a solderless mod chip and Magic Swap Disks right? I have v7 ps2 not Slimline so I cant use the flip top and I dont want to use the slide card thing either. So this is my checklist:
1 no solder modchip $19 from modchip.com
1 set of Swap Magic Disks v3.6 $24
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total = $43-ish
I already have a dvd burner and software for backing up games. Im just making sure this is what i need
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TwoIIPac
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3. January 2006 @ 09:04 |
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I'm not sure but you should be able to just make sure that if you try to make sure that you use some good media to do so. I use Maxell DVD+R media to do mine and it works absolutely great. But if you plan on using DVD-RW or DVD+RW media all that means is that yuo would be able to erase and write over items that you have already recorded over. But you really don't want to use these types for games because if you have already put a game on there then it'll be gone then. So just go ahead and stick with the DVD-R or DVD+R because we know that they work.
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hckrkd
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3. January 2006 @ 10:38 |
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ok but Im right about the checklist right? I only need a solderless mod chip and Swap Magic Disks?
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TwoIIPac
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3. January 2006 @ 10:43 |
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Yes
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hckrkd
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3. January 2006 @ 13:30 |
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awesome thanks!
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3. January 2006 @ 15:54 |
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Don't use DVD-RW's. The PS2 laser simply doesn't handle them well. Use quality DVD-R's or DVD+R's. A v.7 PS2 should play either fine. You don't need a no solder modchip to play PS2 backups, just Swap Magic and a flip top or slide card.
1. Q. How do I burn PS2 games?
A. Use DVD Decrypter.
Guide: http://www.angelfire.com/games6/easytutorial/dvddec/dvddec.html Burn at 4x on an 8x DVD-R.
2. Q. Does the type of media I use matter?
A. YES: http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/1/240341
If you're too lazy to read, use Taiyo Yuden, Verbatim, Ritek, Sony, TDK, Maxell, Sony or Phillips DVD-R's. Avoid Memorex, Staples, Imation, Dynex, Princo, Bulqpaq, etc.
CMC Magnetics is garbage. Need proof (Thanks to Alkohol):
http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/1/262544
If you really want to do the PS2 backup thing right, pick up some Taiyo Yuden or Verbatim's. I only burn to TYG02, the 8x Taiyo Yuden DVD-R's. So far I've never had a lag, skip, freeze, or boot failure since I switched to Taiyo Yuden's. With results like that, why would I use anything else?
3. Q. Do I need some type of mod to play PS2 backups or imports?
A. Yes you need a modchip: http://teammodders.com/ps2_mc.php?ex=2 Swap Magic: http://swapmagic3.com/ Memory Card Exploit (Doesn't work with v.11 PS2 and later): http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/109289 HD Loader: http://www.hdloader.com.au/hardinstall#prepare or
HD Advance: http://www.hdadvance.com/hd_advance_how-to-use.htm
7. Q. What do I need to use Swap Magic?
A. With fat PS2 v.1-11: Flip top: http://www.chipzone.com/installation/playstation2/fliptop/page1.cfm
Slide Card: http://www.saveware.com/SlideCardUsageAndInstall.htm
9. Q. Where can I find PS2 games to download?
A. http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/249297
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Mark0071
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4. January 2006 @ 10:05 |
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hey whats up im useing the decrypter to burn ps2 games but when i put it in my ps2,it wont read them can some one plz help me
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