DVD - R's Won't play!
 

Hello
My mate has a PS2 chipped and so do i.

I have not yet tried a DVD - R back up on my ps2 but he has.

But he says it will not boot even when he uses the normal method of booting or the Holding Reset Boot.

Any ideas why?
Or any ideas how he can get them to boot?

More info needed dude,

Ie,
What Mod you're using
How you're trying to boot
What DVDR Media
And the Version of ps2

Cheers

What Mod you're using: One of the first ones out

How you're trying to boot: He has tried the insert AR2 and select without codes method + The hold reset and Change disk method.

What DVDR Media: He doesn't know, but he says it's cheap disks

And the Version of ps2:
Console - SCPH 30003
Browser - 1.20
CD player = 1.20
Playstation Driver = 1.1
DVD player = 1.20E


Sorry about the lack of information but we never chipped them our self.

I'm guessing you've got a neo2.2 Mod. Check the stickies at the top of this forum for boot procedures because dvdr games boot differently to cdr games.
First you need a dvd original game with a large table of contents (I used to use gta3) but as i said check the post by BG (credit to the guy)

Anyway, first thing sounds like you're tryin to boot it wrong, BUT you have a version 4 ps2 which don't like cheap dvdr media. i ALWAYS use either Verbatim, Panasonic or pioneer media and have never had a coaster yet (100+ BACKUPS made for myself and friends.

Anyway, Hope this helps, let me know how u get on.

Ok thanks bud, what stops me just melting the solder and pulling out my old chip and getting it re-chipped?

Nothing stops you doing that mate, but a slight warning that the neo2.2 (Chip i'm presuming you've got > If you hold reset and your drive ejects it is) damages the ps2 laser.
It sends the incorrect voltage although i did have a ver4 myself with the neo2.2 for exactly a year with no problems it did eventually take my drive down.

The same time i modded my ver4 (I was strapped for cash!) i modded a ver4 for my mate with messiah and his machine got hammered in comparison to mine (left on overnight regularly....He's a drunk! LOL!)
And his machine is STILL 100%

Get yours remodded if you like but personally i'd sell it and get a new ver7 with messiah2.

Yeah but how much am i looking for a Version 7 which is already modded?

I have contacted Charlie_ps2 about one but no reply yet

Give charlie some time and he will get back to you.
Charlie should be able to sort you out with a brand new ver7 with messiah2.
Glad i can help
:p

Yeah but i don't wanna be paying loads for a ps2 when i already have one, yes i would love it to just boot when i put the disk in it's just the money that's the problem! LOL

Sure, by all means ask charlie_ps2 to take out your mod and replace it with a messiah 2. Just hope that the neo2.2 hasn't done much damage!

I'm in no way saying that the ver4 ps2 is pants, just that i know a lot which the neo2.2 have taken down within time and the laser unit's just don't seem to be as good as ver5-7.

Hope this helps,
James

Ok, so im looking around £200 for a ps2 with a Messiah 2 mod chip.

Because game have them at £189 with a game so im guessing around £190 to £200

You're gonna be looking at more than that mate, Don't forget the chip is gonna cost you anything in the vacinity of £40 then you're gonna have to pay for installation (Its a very difficult job that only professionals should do) along with p&p.
Wait until charlie gets back to u.
Its gonna cost u a lot but it's gonna be worth it in the long run

Jay_83 is an excellent ambassador! The PS2 new is £170 (but you could get one with a free game and bring/send it to us); I have e-mailed/PM'd you separately with the pre-mod price. Just knock off the £170 and you've got the Messiah 2 + Install price (which I don't like quoting on a technical forum).

Your v3/v4 can be modded but it's a shite job to do and we charge more for the v3 because of the hassle, esp. bringing the laser into DVD-R calibration.

Ok thanks.
I'll have to think about it, not got the money to get a new one yet

:p What can i say!? Just respect the work you do here m8! :p

Well im thinking about getting my old one re-chipped.

Is it safe to do or not? And if the laser has been messed up can a new one be fitted?

Yeh it's safe to do. I've not swapped a neo2.2 with messiah 2 be4 but have done with magic3.

So it's gonna cost you for the mod + install, then if ur dvd drive plays up its gonna cost you around another £40 for new drive. I honestly think its best to just sell your ver4 and save up for a new machine.

I had the same dilema as you once, and i had to do without a ps2 for 4 weeks to get the money together for a new machine and new mod but i am happy i did in the end.

Obviously the decision is up to you but do what you think best.

Hope this helps.
James

Well i have been told by my gran to wait till after christmas because she is going to give me money, so i might wait and see what money i get off her and my mum and dad

Cool! Good luck m8!

oh, and don't forget if you go get a v7 you get a nice new shiny pad! :D

LOL. Hopefully i will be able to get a new one and then sell this version 4 one.

What's the chances of the drive going wrong do you think?

Its difficult to say dude, Just remember you've got the wear and tear since you bought it (I take it you bought it new) and the damage the neo2.2 has probably done.
Just save up m8

Yeah i guess. Hopefully i'll get a lot of money for Christmas! He He, i know im getting a DVD Writer anyway

:D Enjoy it

hey psx_paul! Seein as santa's buyin this dude a dvdwriter what you ever got off the big red man?

I'm still waiting for my megadrive i wished for! Guess i'm too bad!:p

Well im going to try save up and get a new one

Cool, You'l love it when you get it.

Glad i could help
James

I can remember getting my Megadrive when it came out for xmas one year :D
I still play on PGEN occasionally

I'd never heard of pgen be4! I'l have to check this out!

Santa better bring me something nice this christmas! A panasonic Q would be nice! :D

Well i have £20 already, that's just today. It's off Paper Money.

Hopefully i'll get around £150 for christmas or something

£20 + £150 xmas + some of the funds from selling your old console

=

pre-modded v7 PAL PS2 with Messiah 2

when you are ready and if you want to, contact dust2dust and/or charlie_ps2 through their forum profiles for pre-modded consoles :)

I am contacting them about pre modded consoles now.

The only problem is selling my old console for a good enough price.

Stick it on ebay. People will buy anything and for way too much.

I don't do that selling on the internet, i might have a friend who is buying it for £100 but don't know about it yet