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H|LLJD00
22-12-2003, 13:52
Where is the best/cheapest place to get a Messiah 2 PRO chip for a V7 PS2.

I am in the south-west.


Cheers!
H|LLJD00
22-12-2003, 15:03
please delete two of these topics, as I dont know what happened. Sorry for the triple posting :(
TylerDurden
22-12-2003, 15:56
I would go to www.modchips.cc they have Messiah 2 (not sure which version though) and a Duo chip.

I would recommend the Duo chip because its only $19 with free shipping and its only 17 wires to solder. Ive installed one and its still running great according to my friend.




Tyler!
H|LLJD00
22-12-2003, 16:02
ok, ignore pricing... Which is best?
TylerDurden
22-12-2003, 16:07
If id have a choice Id still go with the Duo for a v7. Cause really there is no difference between the two.




Tyler!
charlie_ps2
22-12-2003, 16:12
Originally posted by H|LLJD00
Where is the best/cheapest place to get a Messiah 2 PRO chip for a V7 PS2.

I am in the south-west.


Cheers!
Try Dust2Dust in these forums (he's my mate btw so I'm biased).

I have reservations about fewer wires - i.e. with fewer wires, less data can be monitored and thus there is more scope for freezing and other unwanted effects. Not that they'll happen often - but happen the probably will.
TylerDurden
22-12-2003, 16:17
Originally posted by charlie_ps2
I have reservations about fewer wires - i.e. with fewer wires, less data can be monitored and thus there is more scope for freezing and other unwanted effects.


Have you installed one of these chips Chuck?

I challenge you to prove your theory (in lamens terms).




Tyler!
spedmetal
22-12-2003, 20:37
Also the messiah chip www.modchips.cc is selling I do believe its a clone. I cant prove what Charlie has stated but it does kinda makes sence. However I have installed quit a few Duo's as of late and they are working great. But the Apple pro is just as good and becoming my favorite chip even though it has more wires. By the way does any one know if the team that makes the Duo and the Apple are the same? They both have alot of similarity's.
ShadowKnyght
23-12-2003, 01:03
modchips.cc does not sell real Messiah's only the HK version - they do sell DUO though - and I can recommend them as decent people to deal with!

As to the instability...

Never had any problems with DUO - ever! but can't say the same with Messiah...

Heard fewer wires may be a possible problem with V8 onwards when using DVD-RW but the DUO is only for V1-7 anyway so <shrug>

I would go the DUO
H|LLJD00
23-12-2003, 04:09
hmm...

Seems people like the DUO more. But hasn't the Messiah 2 PRO got more options etc?

I also have to be able to turn the chip off, for online play.
ShadowKnyght
23-12-2003, 04:49
DUO can be disabled same way - hold reset for 5 seconds!

Messiah has no extra options - the Messiah like the DUO, Apple Pro and MagicV is only a game booting chip no more no less.

With the budget move to not include an onboard crystal - I really can not see why they cost so much or why somebody would prefer them. Hence the instability that can occur on V5/6 stations when using the M2.
H|LLJD00
23-12-2003, 04:56
hmm... ok i will get a DUO then :)

Were do u buy ur chips tec (UK) ?
TylerDurden
23-12-2003, 05:26
Originally posted by ShadowKnyght
Never had any problems with DUO - ever!



Yes but there will be no convincing ol' Chuck.



Tyler!
H|LLJD00
23-12-2003, 13:36
Can you tell me the best cd's/dvd's to use for a V7.
As I have ordered my DUO mod chip, and my Pioneer A06.

Cheers
TylerDurden
23-12-2003, 15:56
The majority of the people here have success with Ritek DVDR.

I personally use Verbatim DataLife Plus cdr's.



Tyler!
H|LLJD00
23-12-2003, 16:42
ok cheers.
Putting in my order(s) now :)
H|LLJD00
25-12-2003, 03:04
oh! :)

My uncle got me some 'Verbatim' a pack of tem. Well that will do, till I get my chip, and ready to backup my games!

HAPPY XMAS ALL
bighap
25-12-2003, 05:06
Verbatim should be fine.