a few questions
 

i just got a pioneer A-04 and i'm having trouble backing up psx2 dvd games .i have a usb mod chip and game shark and the cdr psx1 games work fine i'm guessing its the blank dvd-r im useing.can someone please recommend a good cheap brand and also are there any mod chips that you dont have to use the gmeshark with. im using Prassi PrimoDVD 2.0 to do the image and burning i used the wonderful guide from this site and i also have the latest firmware for my drive im useing win xp pro ntfs file system with 750mhz anthlon processor 512mb ram and service pack 1 installed. i have already wasted 3 dvd-r brand name of eproformance dvd-r 4.7gb/120 min from tigerdirect trying to burn resident evil code veronica i would really be thankfull for any help.

i dont know bout the cheep media, but i do no that these chips dont need gameshark to play; magic1/2or3, apple, matrics1/2,ripper1/2, and the messhias.
i hope you can use my help.

the PS2 can be very fussy on what dvd-r media it reads.

my advice would be if you want perfect backups 1st time go for the bigger boys such as TDK/Verbatim etc. If you are prepared to test out cheaper brand media then cerry on until you find the right disc for you (you might get lucky :D )

compusa sell there own brand dvdr many people use them without problems

Yep... The Comp USA brand works excellent for me....

:D

P.S. Whats going on Dust2Dust :cool:

Thanks
 

Thanks To All That Replied .i have decided to order the verbatim disc and thanks for the modchip info im looking at a magic chip but its got 22 wires to solder i think looks like a challenge but it would be well worth it in the end if it works just hope i dont make a mistake and bridge over a few solder joints but again thanks to all that helps out .

Re: a few questions
 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by metroplexprime
[B].i have a usb mod chip and game sharkA usb mod will NOT boot dvd-r. You must update to a better chip.