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PS2 Games Stuttering And Skipping... Slow loading times..Or Just Not Booting Up At All? Take A Look Inside
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6. February 2007 @ 08:08 |
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The substance was a retail DVD-9 yeah, I wasn't aware at the time this was written that it wasn't possible to rebuild it and yet it be "playable" at the same time.
As for the noob who claimed he did it - I doubt it. Any game beyond 5gb that isn't playable after a normal rebuild, probably does require the storage it uses, the only thing I can think of is that he puts it on two discs (of course depending on the game), because like MGS2, the main game can be put on one disc and the additional missions on another disc.
But with the game you mentioned, this may very well be the opposite and simply not possible to do.
-Mike
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6. February 2007 @ 09:47 |
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Awesome Mik3h, thank you for the answer :)
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NuEra
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8. February 2007 @ 11:57 |
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aint bn on in a while...thx Mik3h im goi 2 try that 1day
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Ripper234
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8. February 2007 @ 18:58 |
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my slide card pro and swap magic are on the way but I had a question about my media. I have memorex + and - blank DVD's. How would you rate them on the quality scale and should I use + or - o make the backup?
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8. February 2007 @ 21:54 |
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Don't use Memorex. Lol, it will burn your PS2 laser out fast.
Try get some Verbatim DVD-R 8x, or if you can't get those, get 16x, or Verbatim DVD+R 8x or 16x.
-Mike
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9. February 2007 @ 02:16 |
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Hi, I'm cleaning my laser due to reading really slow. I didnt use any alcohol I just used a cotton bud to clean it. What do you use alcohol to clean yours?
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9. February 2007 @ 08:02 |
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A lone cotton bud will probably do nothing apart from scratch the lens. Use "Isopropyl alcohol" also known as "cleaning/rubbing alcohol", don't get any "cleaning fluid" make sure it's the proper rubbing alcohol, try furniture shops and carpet shops or other cleaning shops.
Dip it in, and rub it on the laser in a circular motion and keave it for 5 minutes, it will disolve and take away and dirty marks, just as it is designed to do.
-Mike
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Ripper234
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9. February 2007 @ 09:47 |
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Thanks Mike, I just now ordered Verbatim 16x DVD-R's because they didn't have 8x. But I should still burn the ps2 games at 4x, correct? I have been using the memorex blank DVD's to backup my original DVD's, does the burning out the laser principle count for DVD players as well or is it the fact that ps2 games are played more frequently and require more in depth processing by the laser?
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9. February 2007 @ 11:55 |
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Is there anything else i can use to clean it with? I'm from England and I never heard of Isopropyl. They sell things like lens cleaner disks where theres a cd with little bristles on and it comes with a spray you put on the bristles. Could I use this spray?
Its this, read the customer review. http://www.amazon.com/Interact-Radial-La...8/dp/B00005T3Z4 It says its a 'Can of solvent' or something. Dunno but its used for lenses.
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This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 9. February 2007 @ 11:59
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10. February 2007 @ 00:38 |
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Ripper - Yeah you can use them for DVD Players, those lasers aren't as sensitive, but I'd still use quality media, but that's just me.
Jparkes - No, that's basically just soapy water, is there not any furniture shops or specialised cleaning shops near you?
-Mike
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Viper0987
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10. February 2007 @ 01:04 |
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Whill i see a huge difference if i move from home-brand dvd's to fuij film disc's?
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16. February 2007 @ 23:42 |
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ummm....... i bought a couch the other day from this place and i think it sells accessories, I'll bell umm and ask.
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17. February 2007 @ 06:09 |
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Haha yes Viper!
-Mike
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Viper0987
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17. February 2007 @ 06:29 |
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is it even safe to use 2nd class media????
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17. February 2007 @ 12:30 |
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Well.. I used to use cheap media and then my laser burnt out after a few months, so I'd say no. it's not at all safe to use it.
-Mike
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17. February 2007 @ 16:13 |
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I just wanted to say thnakyou :}
Ta ta for now ;}
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NuEra
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25. February 2007 @ 20:08 |
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hey Mik3h i finaly tired that IML2ISO and it wont work....keeps giving me an error long dat says all the files are missing :S
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CLIPS3
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26. February 2007 @ 18:24 |
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Hey Mik3h, I have question
I have Need For Speed Carbon its done and ready to burn
I burnt it using DVD decrypt no problem at all i use the Verbatim and u said that will run flawlessly, when i run the game to my ps2 using swap magic 3.6 its still skip, what should i do? should i rebuild it? but the size its not close to 4.3 or its 3.44 GB please help i just waste 5 of the verbatim cd for one game
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26. February 2007 @ 21:55 |
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What are the Verbatim media ID code?
Open "ImgBurn" and insert the disc and look at the right hand-side panel, and look for media ID code and paste it in here.
-Mike
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CLIPS3
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27. February 2007 @ 03:24 |
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here i just copy the whole thing
MATSHITA UJ-820D 1.00 (ATA)
Current Profile: DVD+R
Disc Information:
Status: Empty
Erasable: No
Free Sectors: 2,295,104
Free Space: 4,700,372,992 bytes
Free Time: 510:03:29 (MM:SS:FF)
Supported Write Speeds: 2.4x
Physical Format Information (ADIP):
Disc ID: MCC-004-00
Book Type: DVD+R
Part Version: 1
Disc Size: 120mm
Maximum Read Rate: Not Specified
Number of Layers: 1
Track Path: Parallel Track Path (PTP)
Linear Density: 0.267 um/bit
Track Density: 0.74 um/track
First Physical Sector of Data Area: 196,608
Last Physical Sector of Data Area: 2,491,711
Last Physical Sector in Layer 0: 0
Physical Format Information (Last Recorded):
Disc ID: MCC-004-00
Book Type: DVD+R
Part Version: 1
Disc Size: 120mm
Maximum Read Rate: Not Specified
Number of Layers: 1
Track Path: Parallel Track Path (PTP)
Linear Density: 0.267 um/bit
Track Density: 0.74 um/track
First Physical Sector of Data Area: 196,608
Last Physical Sector of Data Area: 2,491,711
Last Physical Sector in Layer 0: 0
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CLIPS3
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27. February 2007 @ 09:46 |
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nvm dude, i got it to work perfect and smoothly, clean up the lens thats probably why it was skipping
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mikeinsc
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6. March 2007 @ 00:34 |
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Hiya, first off, Mik3H, you rock!
I've been successfully burning and playing PS2 backups since October '06 and rarely had any problems. I started off with Verbatim 8x DVD-R and now am using Taiyo Yuden 8x DVD-R and they've both worked great. I've used both Nero 7 and Alcohol to burn with, and both burn great.
But in the last couple days, I've experienced very long load times with backups (and some not loading at all past the title screen of the game). These backups I have played before with great load times and no problems.
I tried cleaning the lens (and that's worked in the past under these circumstances). But, with the backups taking a long time to load, I've tested regular games and they work fine.
Is it possible that I misaligned the lens while cleaning it? I have a slim PS2 which I bought shortly after they released them. I've noticed the instructions for aligning the fat PS2, but not anything for the slim (it is pretty late now... I might've missed it). Or do you think that my laser's on it's way out? I've had no problems until a couple days ago. Thanx!
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6. March 2007 @ 22:00 |
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It is possible that your laser is on it's way out, but you can try re-aligning it by moving the laser easily just by sliding it up or down, it's much simpler than the old style PS2. But as you say originals play fine, so it is quite strange why backups won't. Can you burn new games or try a new batch of discs or try your backups on a friend's console?
-Mike
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12. March 2007 @ 08:13 |
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So you dont think it is possible to rebuild CARBON?
I have burnt to ritek data, and tried TDK, with Swap magic 3.8
Still slow loading times and stuttering. Ill try cleaning the lens and see if that helps.
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12. March 2007 @ 10:00 |
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I would reccomend you try it with some Verbatim or Taiyo Yuden brand of DVD-R first.
-Mike
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