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AnthonyC
08-08-2002, 04:44
Hi,

I have a PS2 V6, and wish to purchase a DVD burner to backup PS2 games (have a 4 year old son).

My preference would be for a DVD+R burner, as my DVD player connected to the TV, is a Philips (DVD+R/+RW).

Can anyone advise which DVD+ burner is better for copying games for the PS2, as this is my main concern (am looking at the Sony DRU120A).

Also, are the copies as good as DVD-R.

Thanks
A03
08-08-2002, 14:33
Read the thread by member "nokasus" under help me..
Charlie_Ps2 answered all your needs..And YOU CANNOT USE DVD+R drive for PS2..IT DOES NOT WORK!! DVD-R only..
AnthonyC
08-08-2002, 16:59
I read a post from Charlie that said a PS2 v5 onwards would read DVD+R????
A03
08-08-2002, 17:33
But are you certain that you will get Ver.5?
There is no guarantee..Plus let's say thay you wanted to make a backup copy for some are you going to assume that someone else has Ver.5? Not all Ver.5's read DVD+R..Over 99.9% has
DVD-R drives..Take my word for it..Get yourself a DVD-R Drive..
I don't mean to doubt Charlie's word's but Charlie himself got DVD-R drive as well..Same with me..That way you won't regret it later..I met few people who felt the same way as you did about the DVD+R on PS2 and they ended up regretting it later and had to spent additional $$$$ to buy the DVD-R drive while stuck with DVD+R drive..:eek:
AnthonyC
08-08-2002, 19:01
Not really concerned what version other people have, I will only be doing backups for myself.
TylerDurden
08-08-2002, 19:20
Get a DVD-R and trust what people who have them say. Or put your money on the table and get a DVD+R but dont come crying back if it doesnt work for you.



Tyler!
A03
08-08-2002, 19:26
Get a DVD-R and trust what people who have them say. Or put your money on the table and get a DVD+R but dont come crying back if it doesnt work for you.

Tyler!
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Exactly..Trying to recommend Good stuff to others..Decision is yours..If you get a DVD+R drive and then it doesn't work I'll say this much..Some might be nice about it while others will flame for not listening.. :(

I'm out..
AnthonyC
08-08-2002, 19:27
My problem is that my DVD player is +R/+RW, and have been told that it will not play -R/-RW.

Hence my dilemma.
TylerDurden
08-08-2002, 19:28
Your ps2 will boot up DVD-R movies as well as long as they have been encoded correctly. I do it all the time.



Tyler!
AnthonyC
08-08-2002, 19:37
What do you mean by encoded?

I have been told not to play movies on the playstation as it wears out the laser.

Is it ok?
TylerDurden
08-08-2002, 19:41
Everything wears out the ps2 laser. Not just movies. It wont matter if you use backups, movies, or original games your ps2 laser will eventually go out.

As long as you keep it clean it will last as long as it possibly can.



Tyler!
A03
08-08-2002, 19:49
My problem is that my DVD player is +R/+RW, and have been told that it will not play -R/-RW.
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who ever said PS2 reads DVD+R is smoking some major drug..
PS2 is DVD-R format..And yes like tyler said everything will wear out eventually..It doesn't matter..
AnthonyC
08-08-2002, 20:39
Charlie said that V5 onwards would read DVD+R....it's in his help post!

That's why I asked which was the best DVD+R.
TylerDurden
08-08-2002, 20:49
I dont care what Charlie says.


Dude just go out and buy a DVD+R burner. Have fun.



Tyler!
A03
08-08-2002, 20:59
My friend: Charlie is Expert but he's NOT God..
If Charlie asked you to jump off the Bridge would you?
Do whatever you want..Have fun with the DVD+R drive..
AnthonyC
08-08-2002, 21:23
Have been making further enquiries, and have been told that there is a 90% chance that DVD-R will play on my DVD.

Ok guys, you win!

Seeing that the PS2 is my main concern, a Pionneer A04 it is!

Thanks for your help.
A03
08-08-2002, 21:35
Good man!! Excellent Decision. ;)
TylerDurden
09-08-2002, 05:31
Yup yup.



Tyler!