Modchips
 

do you need a modchip to play copied ps2 games?

:D

Re: Modchips
 

No.... You don't HAVE TO HAVE ONE!
You can always shove a knife into your ps2 and boot that way.:confused:

Not a very good idea, unless you would like to have a nice PAPERWEIGHT....

BUY A MOD CHIP!!!!!!:cool:

how much are they?

That all depends......
What chip do you want?
What version PS2 do you have?
Can you do the install or will you have to pay someone to do it?
Do you want to have to "Swap" to play backups or do you want a "Direct Boot" chip......???

Do a little research and you should be able to find the answers too all of your questions.....:cool:

what i dnt get is this boot stuff

Explain exactly what you don't understand and i'll see if I can sort out your questions for you...:cool:

whats the difference between swap and direct boot?

whats the difference between swap and direct boot?
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It's Self Explanitory..You need to swap for Ps2 games and other requires no swap..Just pop the game in and it plays..

swap what?

It depends on what game you want to play with what chip you got..
For Example: Let's say you got Neo2.5 modchip..With this you need to use certain version of Gameshark2 disc and then load the backup game of your choice..For DVD-R games you need to double swap..
With a non swap chip like Magic2 you do not need to swap at all just insert the game in and hit reset..

so no swap is better, and most likely more expensive?

You put 1 and 1 together..That's obvious answer..But it's well worth..It seems like a lot but in the long run you'll be glad you did..

so how much wud the best direct boot chip cost and where can i get it from?

You can buy the Messiah and other chips at Lan-Kwei.com ... Or, since you are in the UK... Contact Charlie_PS2..... He can supply the chip and the installation if you want....:cool:

Also, since you are new at this..... You need to make sure EXACTLY what version PS2 you have since you need to know this BEFORE purchasing one....

how much wud it set me back? a lot?

Go to the website I posted... They have the prices for the chips there....
Just a note: I paid $413.00 (US) for my pre-modded PS2... That was a brand new V5 PAL PS2 with the Messiah already installed plus shipping to my front door.....:cool:

is it the m-pal addon?
and does it require soldering?

Yes.... Its the M-PAL addon...
And yes it requires 23 wires to be soldered..... Unless you are a pro at soldering I would HIGHLY suggest getting someone to do it for you...

ah, doh! dnt no any pros :( and itll cost quite a bit to send it to someone

Either pay more NOW and get the Messiah or you will be back on this forum all the time asking questions like "Why will this game not play?"....
The Messiah is worth EVERY PENNY it will cost you..... The choice is yours BUT remember...... You were warned......:cool:

how easy would it be to copy ps2 games? i dont wanna spend all this money and have no use for the chip

That's depends on the hardware in your computer...
Do you have a "Good CD Burner"? A 100% Clone CD compatible burner is the best to have.... Go to this website to see if your burner is compatible...Compatible Writers!
Do you have a DVD burner? (Pioneer A03 or A04 are the proven ones)

In my opinion, it is very easy to copy them....

yes mines on that list :)
its a philips DVDrw208

Nem2k, It really doesnt cost THAT much more for messiah. If you buy a crap neo chip or any other version mod that requires swaping you must also purchase a GS2 or AR2 along with a original copy of DMC to boot the larger dvd games. IMO $413.00 for a new console pre modded with a messiah or magic2 chip is well worth it.

ive already got a ps2 tho, and i really dnt have the money to buy another one

Get someone to install it for you, All i am saying is that by the time you buy a cheap $20.00 modchip, a $50.00 GS2 as well as a $50.00 original dvd game you have spent $120.00.

so anyone with any soldering experience can solder a messiah as long as they know where to put it?

I would suggest you contact Charlie_ps2 or Dust2Dust. Both are located in the UK and are very trustworthy. You can email them through this forum

Well where r u in u.k
If u stay around Manchester than give me a call,or Charlie-ps2 or Dust to Dust depand where u stay.

im nowhere near manchester, im in oxfordshire

I'm not sure who is doing it at oxfordshire but u can give Charlie_ps2 a bell and see if he can sort u out

i have, he said i would need a new laser as well :(

That is very possible.... If you have a older version PS2 then it would be rec. to replace the laser also..... (older versions have a harder time reading DVD-R's.....)
If you get the laser replaced when you get the unit chipped, it will save you from problems latter on....:cool:

First u need to know what ps2 version u got?
2nd what wrong with your ps2 console?
3th why did Charlie_ps2 say u need tyhe laser change?

The reason why I ask this question is If u ps2 is version 3 than messiah is not the best option for u and it not 100% work.

its version 3 :( and he said id need a change cos its an old ps2

andex: What did you mean when you said"The reason why I ask this question is If u ps2 is version 3 than messiah is not the best option for u and it not 100% work.":confused:

Well BG first not a lot of installer will willing to chip the ps2 v3 because its difficult to install and its not 100% working base on the old laser

Even though messiah is 100% compatible with all PAL version.

Thats way Charlie_ps2 ask Nem2kb to change his ps2 laser b4 he willing to do it.

how much wud a laser cost?