1 PS2 DVD game = 3 files (11).gi....whats that

[stoney]

Hello all, this is my first post in here so I hope Im putting it in the correct area. I am using RecordMAXNow and I love it except for one thing. Some DVDs, well most DVD Playstation games write 3 files on the hard drive. When I go to burn the image file , it looks like this

Metal Gear Solid.gi
Metal Gear Solid (11).gi
Metal Gear Solid (12).gi

I was told to burn the first one and the following ones will burn also, but that does not seem to work. Has anyone ever seen this. I know its more than likely something stupid Im doing , but I can take it:)

Eric:confused:

[bighap]

Correct, you burn the one with out the (#). Not sure why it's not working for you. What error is occuring?

[Hunter16]

The Reason for the 3 files is +
If the game is over 2 Gb in size the Prog splits the image in to parts Normaly the first part being of 2.1 Gb

Hope this answers part of the question
:)

[stoney]

Thanks a bunch, guys for the quick response. I am wondering if its the media I am using,,,,, but then again, I backed up Madded 2003 and it works fine,,, seems like whenever the 3 files are created, I have trouble. Now I did just install px 358 engine or something like that...not sure what that is or what it does, but someone told me to do it. I guess DVD-r is the media to use and I bought mine at office max ,, its called HYpermedia. BUt if one game works shouldnt they all work? Anyhow thanks to you guys who helped me out. and thanks for a great site. O by the way , what the hel is that px engine anyhow? As far as an error, it just doesnt boot up on the PSX2.


Eric

[bighap]

Some games will work with cheap media, some won't. Try some Verbatim, this should fix your problem. The px engine update upgrades your software to support the latest drives.

[stoney]

Dam,,, it figures,,, I just bouht 100 spindle of no name DVD-r's off of ebay. They may be going back on I guess, where would be the best place to buy them in bulk. also , do I have to use DVD-R,,, I have some DVD+RW,,, I guess they wont work? Im using the DRU500 Sony if that maters.


Thanks so much for your help: Eric

[orion731]

Try these http://www.qtccdr.com/product-detail.cfm?category=DVDR%20Media&subcategory=4%2E7GB%20&product=DVDR%2DS4%2E7G%2D1X&unit=N . They work awesome for me. They are the white label princos. I don't burn coasters but maybe one in fifty. Work great for dvd movies too!! Hope this helps.

[orion731]

Hmmmm.... They might not be compatible with your burner. You might want to contact BG. I know he's used the white label princos before. He might know is they're compatible with your Sony.