Today I got Swap Magic along with a Fliptop Case for my PS2. I installed the Fliptop case without any issues. My issue is I can't get a Back Up PS2 game to work. It keeps saying "Not a valid PS2 Disk", or something along those lines. Ive tried burning the games with DVD Decrypter. ISOBuster was a little confusing to me, so I didn't use it. I read around online and on Swap Magic site that it could be the DVD-R disks that Im using. I have tried both Memorex and Maxell DVD-R (8x, 4.7gb) disks. Had the same issue with them both. I am using a SONY DVD RW DRU-810A burner. The version of my PS2 is 7. If anyone has any info on what I could do, please let me know.
i had the same problem with my flip top, and i went to the caddy tray cover removal way, with the slide tool and everything worked perfectly.
you might also wanna try using verbatims as your media though, they produce better quality for backing up ps2 games.
Ditch the Memosux. Those Maxell DVD-R's probably aren't any better if they're made in Taiwan. Pick up some Taiyo Yuden or Verbatim's. I have the same burner as you, and TY and Verb's burn great with the most current firmware.
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... Compare the Media ID to this link: http://www.digitalfaq.com/media/dvdmedia.htm Huge List of Media ID's (Thanks to DogBomb): http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/155431
106. Q. Where I can find top notch Taiyo Yuden or Verbatim media locally?
A. This is somewhat of a crap shoot. Big manufacturer's like Fuji, Sony, and Maxell have at one point past or present payed Taiyo Yuden to manufacture media for them. The big companies slap their name on the label even though the discs were manufactured in Japan by Taiyo Yuden. These discs will always be made in Japan. Authentic TY media isn't made anywhere else. Even if it says Made in Japan on the label, there is no gauruntee of getting authentic Taiyo Yuden media. You could still end up with Sony or Fuji media codes. Hence why I said this is a crap shoot. Places like Comp USA, Office Depot, Sam's Club, and Staples will carry Made In Japan branded discs. Again there is no way to know for sure from the package whether these are authentic Taiyo Yuden's. If you don't want to risk getting non TY discs, you can find 50 packs of Verbatim in the afore mentioned chain stores. One other alternative is the Made in Japan High Grade Maxell DVD+R's. They will say Made in Japan on the label and "High Grade" as well. These are excellent media. Remember when using DVD+R's, it's best you have a burner that supports booktyping/bitsetting, and a v.4 PS2 or later. Much thanks goes to kivory666 aka "docTY" for this information. He is indeed the Taiyo Yuden master. The best place to get authentic Taiyo Yuden media is from reputable online vendors like http://www.supermediastore.comhttp://www.rima.comhttp://www.meritline.com or http://www.newegg.com
