A couple media questions
 

I've backed up most of my DVD5 games to Ritek DVD-R G05 without any problems thanks to the info found on these forums.. Ritek G05 seem to be one of the best to use.

1) Now I have a handful of older PS2 games on CD-ROM but I don't know which media to use for backup. In my PSX days I used good 'ol Verbatim DataLifePlus (blue dye). For the life of me when I go looking for Verbatims now all I find is silver like dye bottoms.. AZO and stuff like that. My question is.. what is good backup media for CD based games without putting to much stress on the laser and where to get them.

2) My second question.. I'm thinking of going to buy GT4 but the media is DVD9 (dual layer). My BenQ 1620 burner only supports DVD+R dual layer burns but I read that +R sucks for PS2. What do I use to backup dual layer discs (without ripping down to DVD5)?? If I must use +R what is the best brand to use?

yeah i have a hard time finding the old verbatim's myself :) . I been using TDK lately. There not nearly as good as the old Verbatim data life plus but they seem to work ok. I also use the Verbatim dvd+r DL media. Depending on your modchip you can now backup GOW and GT4 to +DL media and load it No problem. Team Toxic also released a patcher so that a patched image will work on most older no-swap chips when burnt to DL media.

Good to know that it's not just me going crazy.. I miss those verbatims :(
I have a CC with latest firmware so DL should work..
I'll have to give TDK CDR and Verbatim+R's a try.. Now I just have to find a small pack of +R's :)

thanks

Really? They're very easy to find in the UK... :)

what are easy to find in the uk verbatims? yeah i baught a box from my supplier site the other day

A box of blue dye verbatims? must be nice :(

it is :)

I'm using Sony DVD+Rs right now and haven't had any problems with them yet.