[charlie_ps2]

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.