contemplating to buy or not, is it v7?

[Demondus]

i got a v12, no hdd support so thats a bummer. been looking around for old model os ps2 and came across 3 used scph39001, i think thats the v7 correct? i have a hdd from my previous ps2 that went kaputz, so i'm contemplating whether to buy the used one if its really a v7 since they are supposed to be the best version of ps2. And since its used i don't want to put too much strain on the laser lens, so i'm thinking of getting a mod chipthat allow booting from the mem card itself. Need advice on ehether an MI or CC is best for v7? Thanks in advance for any reply.

[Warlock]

Both the CC and MI are excellent chips. You cant go wrong purchasing either. I think the CC is a couple of bucks cheaper if that matters :rolleyes:

[Demondus]

Thanx for the reply bro, so is it the scph 39001 a v7 u know?

[woo124]

Yes, it's a v7, but be careful. I heard some people have fake v7s where they just replace the stickers so that it just looks like 1 v7.

[Demondus]

Yeah that is what I'm afraid of too when buying used, any way to test it to see if its the real thing?

[lufcfan]

well, you could fire it up, when it gets to Browser and System Configuration, hilight 'System Configuration' and hit Triangle. On there, will be the SCPH code from the motherboard = can't change that :)

[Demondus]

Awesome, guess I'll be shelling out some dough today. Thanx again guys for the info, much appreciated.

[lufcfan]

No problems - you can't go wrong with V7s - I have one and love it to bits :D