Sonys new slim PSTwo hacked already!!
 

Well its seems that a very new mod team with an even newer style of mod chips (blank like the xbox chips that the end user flashes with a hacked flash bios) has confirmed that they have already been able to hack the new slim PSTwo with there chip.

Read more about it here.

http://crystal-chips.com/index.php?page=news

:) :) :)
Gimme Gimme Gimme

Having looked at the mobo pictures it was obviously only going to be a matter of time, lets just hope we can get stock in time for its UK release (not that I would consider using them in the UK of course :p )

Well since it comes to the end user blank, (only able to boot dev apps) and its up to them to flash it with a hacked bios, would this make it legal to install/sell in the UK?

Who cares m8, ukmodchips are a Dominican based company :D :D :D It's up to the customer to check local laws etc ;)

Yep! :D like the o2 mod as well thats legal.

I stop short of saying the o2 mod is legal. Personally I think TS would shoot first & ask questions later. You'll find yourself prosecuted with the gear confiscated/destroyed & having to spend a fortune in legal fees l8r trying to convince a judge that your goods were not covered by the act!

UK's mod chip legality is a whole different thread all together!

I'm very interested in the crystal chip and hope it turns out to be what they are promoting it as. What I find even more exiting about it is that they are saying it works with all versions including the new slim PSTwo now being dubbed the V12.

Terry from foundmy.com has had nothing but good things to say about it.

We will just have to wait and see. Maybe I can get a few samples from someone :D

Im gonna want this chip and ps2.




Tyler!

Why is it though that it states that playing backups or imports will not be allowed/supported? Or am I just reading that wrong? :confused:

I suppose by upgrading the firmware it should be alright eh?

Also it seems that $ony implemented a new protection to not allow non-$ony memory cards from being used. Is this right? I'm not sure if I'm reading this properly.... :rolleyes:

You just have to play the game m8

A bit like BMW not allowing anybody other than their own service centres to service your car, a bit like Epsom voiding your warranty if you use non branded ink cartridges...........................

The big fish is weilding 'corporate hospitality' & treating high court judges to a weeks golfing holiday on exclusive tropical islands.

They play the game, so we do as well.

"DMS Team have had the slimline USA PS2 slimline in our hands for several days. Testing shows that our FPGA code already supports booting burned medias on the new system. Therefore the DMS4 Lite and Pro will boot burned progarms on the new PS2 by default. The Eject solder point has been removed, however we have found an alternative point which can be used to provide the functionality required by our FPGA code :) We're now working on installation diagrams and they will be online by the time our MODS hit stores early next week. Once again DMS lead the field with innovation and confirm first support for the new system. Enjoy :)"

Looks like DMS4 also hack the new ps2s :)

Oh yeah I forgot about the "eject solder point".




Tyler!

Hmmm yes that will be a problem. Is there a reset button?

Well it doesnt look like its a problem after all, check this out.

http://www.neoasic.com/jpg/CC-70012-logo.jpg

Turns out the CC chip doesnt need the eject/reset points on the PSTwo.

I'm hoping to get a sample soon.

No time for samples, we need stock of a working/reliable v12 mod!

hopfully $ony has fixed the crap laser /la chip probs you would think that insted of taking people to cort for chipping thay would put there money into getting the things to work right not melting itself if a durty disk is used

cc team should have the v12 supported chips very soon... matter of days

Well the CC team released the source code of there firmware the other day and it has been hacked already to boot back-ups. I received a sample the other day but I'm waiting for my PSTwo to show up as I had to order it online because all the stores around here are sold out, just to find out that Fry's is also sold out and my V12 is on back-order! :(

Nope! First v12 machine we opened yesterday needed the pots turned down to less than 300 ohms just to get DVDR working (OUCH!).

The 2nd machine worked fine & the ohms read 770!

The 1.0 Infinity needs to be flashed in an earlier version to work in a v12, you can't flash it from the memory card manager :eek:

Crystal Chips are shipping now.

I've also heard reports of the laser driver IC and the laser also burning out in these new V12's. The IC is similar to the LA but combined with the LB as well. Looks like the dead V9/V10 syndrome all over again. Maybe a Romeo type mod can prevent this problem as well. Only time will tell, but until then I'm kind of leary about the V12.

I've just heard rumour there may be a link between the 'F' wire & laser problems. The machine I had probs with had the F fitted but I left it off on the next machine which works fine.

Let me get this right, you left the 'F' wire off the install of an infinity in a V12 and it booted just fine?

Yep, the F wire is purely for DVDRW support m8.

Right on!! Then there is no need for the 'F' wire to be installed.


GOOD NEWS!!!! My V12 just showed up at my door step. DHL is awesome!! Time to play!! :D :D

when will the new ps2 arrive to the states? or have they arrived already to retail stores or just online stores? i wouldnt mind getting these new ps2's :p

They are available in the US, I just received mine today. I did order it online, but I have seen reports of people walking into walmart and purchasing them.

hey spedmetal, post a pic of your mod asap :P your installs always look splendid :P

where did u order ur pstwo from..i live in west coast if thats going to be an issue as far as not getting one.

cool...thanx for the info spedmetal :). this will be my early xmas present for myself....haha :p

So...whats the verdict as of today on these chips, install and their performance?

Where can I get one in Canada installed?

Thanks!

dude do u know how old this post is, Lol...
Read the other topics and all shall be reveiled.

Agreed.