Arakon Or Someone Plz Help!!!!!!!!

[timjoler]

Ive got a v5 ps2 w/NEO 2.2 installed by the guy i bought it off.
DVD REGION X without the dongle.... ie new version
The problem is I cant get the EA method to work. I hold reset for 5 seconds but the tray doesnt open automatically for some reason. I hold eject for 5 seconds........ nothing. Normal PSX and PS2 backups work fine. Only EA ones causing probs especially NHL 2002.

CAN SOMEONE PLZ HELP!!!!!!!!

thanx

p.s. wots all this about holding L1 + O + triangle ..........etc

does it concern me???

pps
I tried patching the stupid backup, but the disc never had a .cue or .bin file. Not even a .img file!!!!!!
could this b the problem????

[timjoler]

hold reset for 5 seconds but the tray doesnt open automatically for some reason. I hold eject for 5 seconds........ nothing

i shouls have said "....... hold the reset button until region select screen comes up.........."

sorry

[psx_paul]

Ok, Neo 2.2 EA boot methods taken from BG's sticky post

EA Boot Method (PS2 Backups)

NOTE: This is the method for PS2 backups that won't boot with normal method.

• Insert the AR2/GS2 CD1
• Power off the PS2 for 5 seconds
• Press and hold the reset button - machine will boot
• Menu screen will appear
• Select START GAME (Still holding Reset)
• Select WITHOUT CODES (Still holding reset)
• Let go of reset - tray will eject and stay open for 4 seconds
• The disc will still be spinning when using AR2/GS2 v1.4 & above
• Swap AR2/GS2 disc with your PS2 backup
• Do not press eject - the tray will close automatically
• Press X AS SOON as the tray closes
• For AR2/GS2 v1.4 & above you need to select O + R1 instead of X
• The game will now load

You also have the option to patch your EA game.

EA Boot Method 2 (PS2 Backups)

NOTE: This is the alternative EA Method that seems to work for some people.

• Insert the AR2/GS2 CD1
• Power off the PS2 for 5 seconds
• Press and hold the reset button - machine will boot
• Menu screen will appear
• Let go of reset - tray will eject and stay open for 4 seconds
• The disc will still be spinning when using AR2/GS2 v1.4 & above
• Leave the AR2/GS2 disc in and let the tray close
• Select START GAME
• Select WITHOUT CODES
• Press Eject
• Swap AR2/GS2 disc with your PS2 backup
• Press Eject - Game will now load
• Press X
• If you have v1.4 & above you may need to press O + R1 instead of X
• The game will now load

You also have the option to patch your EA game.

I am probably wrong but I thought that you could only use AR2/GS

[Warlock]

The EA swap method only works on a versions 4,3,2,and 1 with a neo2.2 chip. This method isnt supported Versions 5,6, and 7.

[timjoler]

So wot should i do?
Does this mean i cant play EA games unless theyre patched??

[charlie_ps2]

Switch to a no swap mod like Messiah, magic or Apple