Magic 2 V5 CLOBE Test results
 

Lik-Sang kindly sent me a number of modchips to test and here is my report on the Magic 2 v5 Clone (green pcb).

PS2 SYSTEM
PAL v5.x SCPH 30003R

INSTALLATION
1 hour + glue drying time + assembly/disassembly

Z wire NOT attached; mounting on side of metal case.

PS2 ORIGINAL IN-REGION
OK GTA 3 (DVD)
OK Medal of Honour (DVD)

PS2 ORIGINAL IMPORT
OK Final Fantasy X (DVD NTSC US)
OK DOA2 (DVD NTSC JAP)
OK Metal gear Solid 2 (DVD NTSC US)

PS2 BACKUP GAMES
OK Tony Hawk 3 (DVD-R PAL)
OK Wipeout Fusion (DVD-R PAL)
OK EA NBA Street (CD-R, NTSC-US)
OK Twisted Metal Black (CD-R, Kalisto Rip)

PS1 GAMES
OK FF IX (CD NTSC-JAP)
OK FF IX (CD-R NTSC US)

DVD MOVIE (Long RESET)
OK In Region movie - no skipping nor sound distortion
OK NTSC US movie booted with AR2/v2.0 - ditto no problems

AR2 WITH CODES
OK GTA3 with codes

VERDICT
Fine.

Re: Magic 2 V5 CLOBE Test results
 

Hi Charlie
Just wondering about ur test on V5 board
Is ur test in dvd movie in full color or did it need the color fix??
About the AR2/V2.0 did u need to do any alteration on the board or just wire according to diagram??

As u know I been test on V5 as well but somehow I cant manage to get the AR 2 to work.
Your info will be much helpful to me and the other..
Thanks.............

Andex,

On one TV (non-multi-system) I put the Region 1 movie signal through an NTSC-PAL convertor for 100% good colour. On the multiystem TV everything played in right colour and dimension.

For AR2/v2.0 no Z wire was attached. When it was attached, it stopped the disk tray from closing under EJECT button control.

Thanks Charlie u just made my day..

Just one more Q:
I have try to get hold of ps2 V3 and V4 so I can have a go on my magic 2 clone but so far I have no luck.I just wondering if u know anybody that have V3 board or V4???

Thanks again..............

We refuse v3 install work nowadays.Laser's always shot.

But no, I don't know who's got one for sale. Exchange & Mart?