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Weasrock
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_ 		14. January 2006 @ 20:43 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Is it possible to convert an MDS/MDF file into an Iso? My problem is that I'm trying to convert a MDS/MDF Pal file to NTSC, but NTSCtoPAL converter only works with Isos. Any suggestions?
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Tokijin
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_ 		14. January 2006 @ 21:57 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Burn the MDS file to disc with DVD Decrypter. Once that's done, rip the copied game to your HD with DVD Decrypter. That will give you a mds and an iso file to work with.
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sulaim
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_ 		14. January 2006 @ 22:29 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
@tokijin- i was just wondering wat wud be best for weasrock. should he use a DVD-RW for making the iso, and for making the game obviously he will need high quality media either in -R or +R format.

to be honest i don't see a point using a DVD-R for just making the iso since he isn't going to play wid it.do u agree?
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READ MY GUIDE BEFORE POSTING:http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/290701
DVD DECRYPTER- http://www.soft32.com/download_75586.html
Tokijin
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_ 		14. January 2006 @ 22:36 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Where does it say he's using DVD-RW's? The point of burning the game to disc is so that he can create an iso from the burned disc. Once a game is burned to disc, the end product is the same, regardless if it started as an mds file or an iso file. If you put a burned game in your DVD-ROM drive and look at the files in Windows Explorer, it'll contain all the game files. You can then create a backup from a backup with DVD Decrypter. If he rips the copied game back to his HD, it'll give him a mdf and an iso file. Then he can patch the iso file with NTSC2PAL patcher. The reason I didn't explain it further, is because it's quite technical and not real important. In short I didn't want to confuse him.
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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
sulaim
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_ 		14. January 2006 @ 22:46 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
@tokijin- yeah i know what you mean. all i was saying that since he would be making the disc only for creating the iso and not for playing wudn't it be better if he made it on DVD-RW. this way he will have the iso and no wasted disc.

it was merely a suggestion for weasrock.
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READ MY GUIDE BEFORE POSTING:http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/290701
DVD DECRYPTER- http://www.soft32.com/download_75586.html
Tokijin
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_ 		14. January 2006 @ 23:03 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
The PS2 doesn't read DVD-RW's well at all. Even they do, the strain on the laser is enormous, something about the surface of the DVD-RW reflecting the laser light. It's never a good idea to use DVD-RW's with the PS2.
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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
paddymail
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_ 		15. January 2006 @ 01:50 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I see what you're saying Sulaim.. in theory it's correct that the way you're suggesting is good as he wouldn't be wasting a disc to get the iso onto the hard drive so that he can patch it.. but then the guy is going to have to go and buy a DVD-RW which aren't that cheap.. then do what Tokijin said... whereas he could just use a blank DVD-R which are much cheaper and then keep it incase something goes wrong or throw it away... so in short unless he has another use for that DVD-RW disc, there's no point in buying it really.
Another way he could do it without wasting a disc(if it's that important) - is to use isobuster to rip the files to the hard disc from that image file, use cd dvdgen to create the iml file and then gnies Iml2iso program to get it to an iso ready for patching... much easier tokijin's way though :)
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Extracting game files using apache3(ready for rebuilding) - http://www.xtreme-source.com/showthread.php?p=4978#post4978
Changing ISO associations and winrar - http://www.xtreme-source.com/showthread.php?t=1303
Making ISO from game files using CD/DVD gen - http://www.xtreme-source.com/showthread.php?t=863
Extracting RAR files to ISO- http://www.xtreme-source.com/showthread.php?t=1304
Rebuilding with Nero burning ROM - http://www.xtreme-source.com/showthread.php?t=860
sulaim
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_ 		15. January 2006 @ 05:37 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
yeah, u guys are right. for some odd reason i just assumed that the guy will have an RW disc. my mistake.
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READ MY GUIDE BEFORE POSTING:http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/290701
DVD DECRYPTER- http://www.soft32.com/download_75586.html
Weasrock
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_ 		15. January 2006 @ 08:23 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
thanks guys. Worked perfect! Although I'm kind of surprised because many of my PAL files wouldn't convert with paltontsc, not sure why???
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paddymail
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_ 		15. January 2006 @ 09:47 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Glad you got it sorted.. all credit to Tokijin for this one :)
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Programs - http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/292163

[b]My guides
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PS2 checklist(updated version as of 11 July 2006) - http://www.xtreme-source.com/showthread.php?p=1230#post1230
Extracting game files using apache3(ready for rebuilding) - http://www.xtreme-source.com/showthread.php?p=4978#post4978
Changing ISO associations and winrar - http://www.xtreme-source.com/showthread.php?t=1303
Making ISO from game files using CD/DVD gen - http://www.xtreme-source.com/showthread.php?t=863
Extracting RAR files to ISO- http://www.xtreme-source.com/showthread.php?t=1304
Rebuilding with Nero burning ROM - http://www.xtreme-source.com/showthread.php?t=860
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