Some questions.....

[the_pikeman]

Right I'm thinking about getting a x-box or a PS2. No due to the way CD/DVDs have a way of getting scratched around me I will probably need to backup my games which is gonna be a big factor. So my questions for the PS2 are :

What MOD chip to get? (I'd prefere no solder but if it's not as good I can solder it in)
Do you need a different MOD chip for different versions of the PS2?
What DVD media do you use? (DVD+RW, DVD-R ect)
What's the best cheapest make of that media?
Where's a good place in the UK that sells mod chips?
Do you need a extra disk (action replay) to play PS2 back ups?

Thanx
-how.

[BG]

Originally posted by the_pikeman
Right I'm thinking about getting a x-box or a PS2. No due to the way CD/DVDs have a way of getting scratched around me I will probably need to backup my games which is gonna be a big factor. So my questions for the PS2 are :

What MOD chip to get? (I'd prefere no solder but if it's not as good I can solder it in)

Answer: Stay away from no solder chips if possible.
Get the Messiah 2.....Its the BEST there is!

Originally posted by the_pikeman
Do you need a different MOD chip for different versions of the PS2?

Answer: The Messiah 2 works in ALL versions.

Originally posted by the_pikeman
What DVD media do you use? (DVD+RW, DVD-R ect)

Answer: I personally use the -R format.. If you have a newer PS2 you can probably get away with using either type....

Originally posted by the_pikeman
What's the best cheapest make of that media?

Answer: In the UK.....Traxdata DVD-R's..Cheap and work 100%!

Originally posted by the_pikeman
Where's a good place in the UK that sells mod chips?

Answer: Contact Charlie_PS2 or Dust2Dust....

Originally posted by the_pikeman
Do you need a extra disk (action replay) to play PS2 back ups?

Answer: Not with the Messiah 2. It direct boots everything on its own. No need for anything else.


Originally posted by the_pikeman
Thanx
-how.

Answer: No problem.... :D

[dust2dust]

only use for action replay is if u want multi region dvd for films

[the_pikeman]

Thanx alot
some more questions
If I start to back up my DVD collection (I've already scratched one film :( ) Do I need a MOD chip? (for compatibility)

If I have a R1 DVD and play it using that action replay will I need a NTSC -> PAL converter or dose it do that in the software?

Are there any emulators out for the PS2 like there are for the xbox?

Thanx again
-How.

[dust2dust]

u need no chip to play backup films

not sure about ntsc output ,if a chip is installed all thats needed is two points linked on the ps2 board and output will be forced to pal for sure
or buy fully loaded scart lead u have np either

[Warlock]

Good to see your back dust :)

[dust2dust]

thx m8
its good to be back

:p