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casper_18
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_ 		18. July 2006 @ 01:31 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Hey everyone, Last week I ordered kingdom hearts 2 (import from US).. I have a PAL playstation. So I either need a modchip or swap magic.

I wanne be able to play backups and import games without any trouble (And I dont use a HD)

What do you think works best?

And is it hard to backup ps2 games? (protection?)
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dan168
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_ 		18. July 2006 @ 01:44 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
matrix infinity all the way :) (I got one myself and I used to use swap magic, and I can tell you I would never want to go back to swap magic)

Backing up is fairly simple for most games if you got a modchip, have a look in my sig. there's a link to a tutorial on ripping/burning games
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Forum rules: http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/2487
Burning/ripping CD/DVD games: http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/353503
Copying game saves from PC to PS2 using uLaunchELF: http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/366481
Playing games from HDD using HDLoader: http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/369291
steimy
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_ 		18. July 2006 @ 04:21 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Matrix Infinity, no doubt about it.
I do not have one, but do have a DMS4 Pro modchip
and can tell you the differences between a modchip and Swap Magic
are night and day. The modchip wins hands down for many reasons.
Do not settle for one of those cheap-o chips either
Go with the Matrix Infinity (make sure it is genuine and not a clone!!!) or the DMS4 Pro SE

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connolly
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_ 		18. July 2006 @ 04:29 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
If you go for a chip, don't try to install it yourself. It looks easy but it's not. Get a professional to do it.
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JOK3R
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_ 		18. July 2006 @ 04:53 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
actually imo its not as hard as everyone says it is
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paddymail
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_ 		18. July 2006 @ 05:09 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Personally I don't mind using swap magic.. have been using it for about 18 months now with no problems, I have to rebuild a few games etc, but that's it.. I generally only play one game at a time anyway, so only have to do the swap once each session (about 10-20 seconds slower than a modchip maybe) - but if you have the opportunity to get a modchip etc then yes it is the better choice as you won't have to rebuild many games(if any) and can direct boot the games as you would on a stock console.

http://ghost2fitter.co.uk/index.php?main_page=index

those guys are supposed to be good.
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casper_18
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_ 		18. July 2006 @ 08:49 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Thanks everyone for your reply!

1houre ago someone builded the matrix infinity in my ps2..

Cant wait to start gaming :D:D
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casper_18
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_ 		18. July 2006 @ 11:16 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
If heard that a lot dvd media can ruin the ps2 laser.. Which DVD-R can I use best for burning backups on?

Atm I have a few imation DVD-R discs, are they any good?

Or can I better use philips/sony DVD-R??
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Mufc_Rule
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_ 		18. July 2006 @ 11:18 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Yep Matrix is the way to go.

Had mine done around 2 months now and its perfect :)
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V12 Slimline PS2 with Matrix Infinity Chip.
dan168
AfterDawn Addict
_ 		18. July 2006 @ 11:23 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
lol steimy's here advertising for DMS4 Pro again :)
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If heard that a lot dvd media can ruin the ps2 laser.. Which DVD-R can I use best for burning backups on?

Atm I have a few imation DVD-R discs, are they any good?

Or can I better use philips/sony DVD-R??
watch your double post please :)

have a look in the sticky, there's one on what media to use. I say go with Philips/Sony (I know someone like steimy sticks with his philips if I remember correctly and never have problem with it). Or you could use taiyo Yuden or Ritek (I use these as it's the easiest to get where I am). Be sure to get 8x as well
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Forum rules: http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/2487
Burning/ripping CD/DVD games: http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/353503
Copying game saves from PC to PS2 using uLaunchELF: http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/366481
Playing games from HDD using HDLoader: http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/369291
jose24
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_ 		19. July 2006 @ 08:22 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I have installed my MI 6 months ago and it's awesome. 0 problems and its possibilities are unlimited. You won't regret.
I use Sony DVD+R media burned with my LG burner as DVD-ROM and they work as original games. I have also used a Verbatim DVD+R DL (bitsetted as DVD-ROM) to back up GT4 and it works perfectly.
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Tokijin
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_ 		19. July 2006 @ 08:38 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Yeah just to echo everyone else's thoughts, I have an MI blue dot in my v.4 and it's super reliable. It's like the Porsche of modchips. DMS chips are really good, but a lot less stable than the MI, with more features built into the chip. The MI can accomplish the exact same things the help of homebrew. I would make the same choice 100 times out of a 100. Definitely use quality media. 8x Taiyo Yuden's or Verbatim's in either format are the way to go.
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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
How to Backup PS2 DVD Games With Nero Burning Rom and Alcohol 120%: http://www.xtreme-source.com/tutorials-playstation-2/804-how-backup-ps2-dvd-games-nero-burning-rom-alcohol-120-a.html
How to Backup PS2 DVD Games with DVD Decrypter and ImgBurn: http://www.xtreme-source.com/tutorials-playstation-2/800-how-backup-ps2-dvd-games-dvd-decrypter-imgburn.html
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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Mufc_Rule
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_ 		19. July 2006 @ 14:07 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I only use +R discs and they work fine, but dont buy the cheap ones ;)
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V12 Slimline PS2 with Matrix Infinity Chip.
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