ok this may sound lame but...

[Khranok]

Ok so i'm not new to copying games but i'm new to the prospect of actually chipping the consoles, i'm good with circuit boards and what not though so I should have no problem with a guide, the only thing I wanna know is how do I find what model my Playstation 2 is so I know what chip to purchase? Thanks for the hlep guys ^.^

[bighap]

This qustion has been asked a million times. You can determine your version here (http://www.psx-paul.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/ps2versionreference.htm). For future questions try using the search botton. Chances are your quation has been asked before. If you have a v4 or below, I wouldn't mod it. v1-v4 had terrible lasers which can lead to backup playing problems. If you want the best mod, get a Messiah 2. You can buy one from charlie_ps2 or dust2dust. Just send them an email to let them know you are interested and they will send you the details. Install guides are available at www.messiah2.com

[UrrBodyH8sMe]

i belive it gose this way

30001 = ver 1-3
35001 = ver 4
30001R = 5-6
30009 = 7

[Voodoolistic]

Originally posted by UrrBodyH8sMe
i belive it gose this way

30001 = ver 1-3
35001 = ver 4
30001R = 5-6
30009 = 7

not really but close.

30001 with 10 screws is version 1-3

30001 with 8 screws is version 4

35001 is version 4

30001 R with 2 screws in expansion bay is version 4

30001 R with 3 screws in expansion bay is version 5

30001 R with 3 screws in expansion bay and an upside down ribbon port is a version 6

39001 is a version 7

:D