Copying PS2 games

[tdg8934]

Why do some DVD and CD games copy fine and play with a V4 modchip and others do not? With my DVD-R copies, I have to use an original DVD such as Final Fantasy X becuase it has a bigger TOC as you may know. I use the standard DVD copying program that came with my Pioneer A04 DVD recorder, and it copies fine. But only 50% of them actually work with my no solder V4 modchip using Gameshark 2 V2. Do I have to patch them? I though patching was only for PAL to NTSC switching and only for CDs?

Please help...Also If any one knows the secret to XBOX copying I would like assistance as NONE of them work on DVD-R, DVD-WR, CD-R nor CD-WR. I heard only DVD-WR or CD-WR work. I have evolution X ISO and can not get my Enigma X modchip to recognize anything. However, it does play DVD movies well (better than PS2) and original games well.

PLEASE HELP!!!

[BG]

You didn't mention what software came with your A04....
Try using Primo DVD.....
Follow this tutorial written by Charlie_PS2 to the letter and you should have no problems....
Primo Tutorial (http://www.psxcopyworld.co.uk/Primo_Tutorial.htm) ..:p

You should not have to patch DVD games since they are not protected (YET)....

Patching is not just for PAL-NTSC... Its also used for patching certain copy protections such as EA protected games....:cool:

[tdg8934]

I am using Recordnow DX v4.11 (newer version of Primo I believe). This came with my A04 DVD writer by Pioneer. I believe the tutorial will also work with Record now DX as it looks similar enough. I will try and let you know...

They all copy fine using "Make an exact copy" in the Recordnow DX v4.11 wizard but only have about a 60% working rate. This is CD-R and DVD-R's. I can't get CD-RW nor DVD-RWs to work either.

[BG]

You should not use your A04 for CD-R copies.... It will not make a exact copy because the A04 cannot read sub-channel data...
Whenever possible use a 100 % compatible Clone CD burner and Clone CD 4 software for your CD-R backups....

Also CD-RW & DVD-RW are not rec. for use on a V4...(weak lasers)

You may find that your laser is starting to get weak... Also ALWAYS burn at a low speed ( I always burn CD-R's @ 4X) Takes a little longer but you get a MUCH better copy.....:cool:

Also you didn't mention what type of media you are using....
It is NOT AS important on CD-R's BUT on DVD-R's ALWAYS USE HIGH Quality media.... Since the grooves on a DVD-R are much closer together it is harder to read than a cd-r.... The cheaper quality DVD-R's have a poor reflectivity rate thus making them harder to read.....