PS TWO Mod Chip Advice
 

I just got the new PS Two as a gift and i am wanting to mod it with a new chip because i have a couple of ps2 games that are scratched bad. I heard that there is problems with the new ps2 and mod chips though. I also have no soldering skills and was planning on having someone like sped mod it if i have it done but i noticed he is not doing it at the moment. Can anyone advise me on what to do? I was looking at the Crystal chip because it has many of the features i want.

Take the advise posted on Sped's site and wait until a 100% working solution has been found. I am doing the same myself in not modding any PStwo's until its sorted.

Well, the CC is an awesome chip, and apparently a new batch fixes the problems of the initial PSTwos - time will only tell however...

Sell and get a V7 :)

I don't actually mind the new PSTwo now it's here = but it does need these issues addressing before i'd buy one. The reason I will never get one however, is that there is no bay for the HDD - oh yeah, and I have a V7 :D

Same as me :)

ohhhhh me too :D

;) Lol

We are in the process of acquiring one type of V12 fix. It is a combination of the Diode fix and the Matrix PIC fix. This will be offered in addition to an install in the V12's for a small fee of $10 for those that feel they would like something like this. It looks like this.

http://www.norcalmods.com/graphix/v12-fix.jpg

Weather its needed or not I cant say 100% but some people fell some sort of fix is needed. We have installed a few v12's now with no fix and they are still working fine.

Read this post for an explanation of what is currently going on.

http://www.fileforums.com/showpost.p...8&postcount=13

I cant exchange the ps2 and i like having the newer one because of certian reasons but i have noticed it does get very hot. Is that a problem or been a problem for a lot of modders? Also i will wait a while longer and see what sped does and what others do and if it looks like the fixes help or it doesnt need a fix then i will prob end up getting the crystal.

It gets hot because its soo small, thats one of the major problems.. Maybe mod your case and add a PC fan to it a 120x120 will do :) lol

I know why u want the slim one.. because its new and everyone wants it, Lol.. shame they didn't make it good, and just rushed it out again. Crap laser, overheats, no hdd etc!

I heard besides the first batch that the lasers are stronger. Also i cannot exchange it because of the fact that it was a gift from a close friend.

Nah, the lasers are cheap. IMO the only consoles with decent lasers are v5, v6, v7.

Does that fix Sped was talking about lengthen the life of the laser?

ok if you can't sell it maybe you should wait a bit before you mod it. If it dies then at least you can mail it back to sony under warranty.

Thats what i was thinking, on one forum a couple people said the sonys have like a lifetime warranty where if you talk to them they will actually fix disc read error problems and such for life. If you mail it in. Does anyone know how long the warranty actually lasts as long as i dont open it?

Uh til Sony goes bankrupt
or you die
or it's obsolete and you don't care anymore
or you mod it
or you take off security seal sticker
It's about 10-15 bucks to mail it off to Sony if it does die. And even after Sony does repair work on it-it still gets an additional 30 day warranty. Give it some time. I know it stinks having to wait to mod it but consider the price of a new laser-ouch. Best to give it some time. In the time you spend waiting just use that time to save up money for the chip. :D

Hi,

Newbie here :)

I'm interested in getting my PStwo modded by GWD - http://www.gameworlddirect.co.uk/cat...oducts_id=2669

Does anyone know if this chip will allow the playing of backups? The site refuses to discuss it, from what the page says. Other than playing import games, does it have other advantages?

Much appreciated,

TwitTwoo

If its a real Martix infinity a simple firmware update will allow you to play backups.

It will play backups - but you'll have to flash it with the latest version of the Infinity firmware to do so. It's an easy job, i'd happily tell you how to do.

That's a top site. I've had plenty of dealings with Ben - great bloke and a really reputable site as far as I and many others are concerned :)

I've PMed you but haven't got a reply yet...maybe you didn't get it or are busy. So, how do I go about implementing this firmware update and where can I get it from?

I just pmed you with the info i think you need. Also anybody hear of any problems with the PStwo?

Sorry mate, I've been very busy. First, I was putting my new computer system together, then I did some revision for my A-Level exams this week and then my new website. Sorry I couldn't get back to you...

LUFCfan :)

yeah game world direct are very good ive used them many times before. Good reputation altho he dont do free postage anymore :( :D only bad thing i can say.

Yeah, but P&P is only about £1 anyway... :rolleyes:

i know its a great service i used to like his 5 quid xbox chips! worked a treat

Can I have a British-English to American-English translation please (or maybe even an Aussie-English to American-English translation)...what is a "quid"? :o

its a big job ita cost ya 3 quid just to find out ok? paypal lalala lalala

Quid = Pound

lol you are so mean :)

A pound. Is the exchange rate still 2.68 to 1.00?

Yeah, something like that, you could check out a currency exchange site like xe.com for the exact rate.

btw, I bought a Matrix Infinity and a Neofix off Gameworlddirect last night as Diveneo was taking ages to get the Neofix in.

Now guess what, today I get an email saying they have them in stock! :rolleyes: Always happens to me...

Although the site seems very professional and keeps you informed the whole time. I hate it when I don't know what going on.

thats way 2 high