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HOW TO BURN PS2 DVD GAMES "YOU MUST USE A MODCHIP"
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4. February 2006 @ 17:46 |
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Yes. A burned copy of Swap Magic can only be booted with an original copy of Swap Magic or a modchip, very pointless indeed. With an original copy of Swap Magic 3.6 or a modchip, you can boot backups and imports. I recommend a modchip. I have a Matrix Infinity and it works great. I've never had a game fail to boot.
5. Q. What modchip should I get?
A. Matrix Infinity (Green Dot), DMS 4 Pro SE, or the Crystal Chip 1.1. The DMS 4 Pro SE has a HD Loader built into the flash and all the feature's you'd expect from a quality modchip, I recommend the DMS 4 SE Pro, because it has a 2MB flash built into the chip, and it's only about $10 more than the DMS 4 SE Lite. If you're interested in playing games off a HD, take a look at the DMS 4 Pro SE.
http://www.dms3.com/dms4se/features.html
The Matrix Infinity is the grandfather of auto boot modchips. It was the first modchip to auto boot backups/imports with no swapping/resetting. It's feature packed and simple to use. Matrix Chips are probably a little more durable than the other two, and extremely reliable. There are a lot of Matrix Infinity clones out there, make sure you order from one of the reputable installers listed in this thread.
http://www.infinitymod.com/cgi-bin/matrix/site.pl?page=chip_infinity
The Crystal Chip 1.1 is the latest contender to graduate to the top flight chip category. It is feature packed, simple to use, and effective. The CC auto patches DNA ID's so you'd never need to bother with Windip, Winimage, or Disc ID Insertor. Definitely recommended if you play your backups online alot. To boot backups/imports the Crystal Chip requires the use of "hacked" firmware. It's simply the official firmware modified so the chip can boot backups and imports. Everyone who uses the CC uses the hacked firmware, so fear not. The only feature that the CC doesn't share with the other two chips is support for cheat devices like ARMAX or Game Shark.
http://teammodders.com/ps2_mc.php?ex=2#31
CC 1.1 Hacked Firmware v.19: http://www.forumconsolas.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1213
I personally have a Matrix Infinity and it works great. I have no regrets as to getting a modchip over Swap Magic. Once you have a quality modchip, you'll never go back to disc swapping again. It cost's a little more in the short term, but think of all the time you'll save rebuilding, shrinking DVD-9 to DVD-5, patching PAL games to NTSC, and the like. If you haven't noticed, most people who have trouble getting games to boot are Swap Magic users. This isn't nearly as frequent a problem for people who have modchips. Just some food for thought.
Note: v.12 PS2's will need a laser fix like the neo fix. This is necessary to keep the laser from burning out.
From KC36330, a professional modder and member of AD:
If your modder didn't install a laser fix then most likely your laser is now on its way out. All V12 PS2's require the laser fix, especially modded consoles. Even a new unmodded slimline v. 12 PS2 can burn the laser out in as little as a few hours of game play.
Laser fix info: http://www.modchip.com/ps2/v12laserfix.htm
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 http://www.modchip.com and http://www.norcalmods.com are supposed to be reliable. http://www.Xmodds.com is another quality mod site. If you're interested in a premod or modchip, be sure to order from one of these high quality sites.
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2IIPack
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4. February 2006 @ 19:00 |
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tbone2177 your exactly right you must have a booter or modchip to play a burnt game.
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4. February 2006 @ 20:02 |
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tbone2177 your exactly right you must have a booter or modchip to play a burnt game.
I know what the modchip is but wat is a booter?? Is that like a boot disc for a computer but for the ps2??
Secondly how do i create one of those??
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4. February 2006 @ 20:11 |
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Your Michael Jackson avatar just asked me if I was single and wanted some Jesus Juice lol. Get him away! That's precisely what a "booter" is, a boot disc. "Booter" probably isn't the best term for it. You can't make one, you have to buy Swap Magic or a modchip. You can compile an exploit disc if you have a v.10 PS2 or earlier. I don't recommend it, it's complex and time consuming. Swap Magic 3.6 is reliable and cost $20-30 on most sites.
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
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/
Ghost Switch: http://www.saveware.com/GhostSwitchInstall.htm
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
Just about the same, just a change on Censor 'A' and Censor 'B'
Censor B - http://img393.imageshack.us/img393/572/dsc010703xc.jpg
keep the top closed, while you tape down the disk stopper, using a few layers of duct tape
Fur
Censor A - http://img393.imageshack.us/img393/4342/dsc010698we.jpg
use tiny strips of duct tape to patch over the tiny censor. I used a screwdriver to help put on the tape.
Here's some additional pictures (Thanks to xhardc0re): http://www.console.com/product_ps2_pstwofix.php
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6. February 2006 @ 12:04 |
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Michael is ok.
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p7887543
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6. February 2006 @ 22:24 |
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Okay...did the circle and triangle thingie on my ps2.
Screen came up like this:
Matrix!
ps2 screen fix: color
psx screen fix: on
mc 16patch: on
atad auto patch:on
macrovision fix: on
green fix: on
boot mode: auto
pad detect time:10
Default language: English
I assumed the mod chip that I got was a Matrix infinity. When it gets to the Playstation 2 screen, it has right below it something like Infinity v.1.38 or something like that. Would enabling dvd9 be an option?
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 8. February 2006 @ 18:20
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6. February 2006 @ 22:27 |
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Did you enable DVD-9 support in the Firmware menu? Hit triangle+circle at bootup to bring up the firmware menu. Enable DVD-9 DL support. Hit start and press reset. If you have a legit MI, that should work.
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7. February 2006 @ 13:16 |
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Can you shrink a DVD double layer game like you can with a movie and still play it with Swap Magic?
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7. February 2006 @ 13:22 |
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mrgeorge
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8. February 2006 @ 19:37 |
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I have a game terminator 3 and i burnt it but it dont work how can u help me?
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mrgeorge
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8. February 2006 @ 19:43 |
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8. February 2006 @ 20:13 |
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@ p7887543 There should be an option for DVD-9 DL support. You need to enable it. You could try updating your firmware. However, you need to be a 110% positive you have a legit Matrix Infinity. There are a lot of Matrix Infinity clones out there. If you flash a clone chip with the official MI firmware, it'll get fried. If you're postive you have a legit MI, you can find the latest firmware here: Matrix Firmware: http://www.infinitymod.com/cgi-bin/matrix/site.pl?page=news
Burn it to disc with these instructions:
1. Unzip the firmware.
2. Insert your blank disc.
3. Open Alcohol 120%.
4. Go to File-->Open and browse to the cue file. Double click it.
5. Once it's open under Alcohol 120%, right click the cue file and click image burning wizard.
6. Select your recorder, leave the write method alone, set the write speed to 4x, set the datatype to PS2, and click next.
Alcohol 120%: http://www.free-downloads.net/programs/Alcohol_120_
@ mrgeorge What's the Media ID of the discs you're using?
91. Q. What is the Media ID of a DVD and how can I find it?
A.The Media ID of a DVD is the true measure of it's quality. It contains prerecorded info about the disc's manufacturer. The quality of the disc will vary depending on the media code. The media code isn't visible on the disc or the packaging. To check the media ID, Open DVD Decrypter, insert your disc, and check what it says under Media ID or Manufacturer ID. You can also use a program called DVD Identifier which is very useful. You can find it here: http://www.afterdawn.com/software/video_software/dvd_tools/dvd_id...
Last but not least you can use DVD Info Pro: http://www.dvdinfopro.com/
Compare the Media ID to this link: http://www.digitalfaq.com/media/dvdmedia.htm
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mrgeorge
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9. February 2006 @ 19:34 |
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i use DVD+R mag media discs
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mrgeorge
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9. February 2006 @ 19:40 |
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i dnt wanna now all the stuff u told its to complicated i just wanna know if i can burn terminator 3 useing DVD Decrypter if not tell wot i can use but thanx for ur information
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9. February 2006 @ 19:42 |
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Well if you're not willing to read, how will you backup PS2 games successfully? It's not that hard, you have to be willing to learn.
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 a quality 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? The brand of media you use means very little.
The key determinant of media quality is the Media ID. For info on the Media ID, check the bottom of this thread.
Try this link for all types of different info on media quality, compatibility, and console reliability: http://www.videohelp.com/dvdmedia
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
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mrgeorge
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9. February 2006 @ 19:52 |
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i have burnt games before but this time it didnt work i dnt know y though and one of the brands u told me i havnt herd of
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9. February 2006 @ 21:17 |
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Crappy media is responsible for at least half the posts in the AD PS2 forums. I start with the most likely cause and work from there. Reread my post about Media ID and post the results. It's not that hard to understand, I just don't think you want to read.
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Figeroa
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10. February 2006 @ 04:32 |
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hey, i got an .iso file and and mds file outside that fucken iso file. how can i burn that iso file in a dvd to play in ps2? i've tried in many ways but i cant please someone tell me step by step for me to understand
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Figeroa
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10. February 2006 @ 05:47 |
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hey 2 more questions:
1. i took the lisense .txt file from the .iso file becausei thought it would not change anything. was that a bad thing that i did?
2. the .mds file must be the same name of the .iso file?
ps: sorry for my english ,but im chilean so my language is spanish
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sulaim
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10. February 2006 @ 05:49 |
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This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 10. February 2006 @ 05:51
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Figeroa
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10. February 2006 @ 05:56 |
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No, i d/l the game from bittorrent and i wanna burn it to dvd but i think because i took the lisense .txt file , now i cant burn
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Figeroa
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10. February 2006 @ 06:06 |
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sorry for bothering you but now how can i put the .txt file that i took in the .iso file?
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10. February 2006 @ 06:39 |
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how did you remove the file in the first place?
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Figeroa
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10. February 2006 @ 06:52 |
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oh i did a stupid thing. first i extracted all files(i thought the file was .rar, so after that i deleted the .iso file), then i burned all the info(exept the .txt) into a dvd. now that info is in the pc in an iso file. i thing i need that txt file inside the iso image to play, am i right?
please tell how to put the txt file in the iso
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10. February 2006 @ 06:59 |
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how did you burn all the info onto a disk
have you still got the rar files?
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