[Jay_83]

To put it simply, it is not just the media that causes backups to not boot etc. Its down to the program you use, burn speed, and the quality of your ps2.

I have NEVER seen anything below a version 5 have a problem with verbatim, Pioneer, and panasonic dvdrs. All are expensive but i have never had a 'bad burn' or any complaints. Especially when there are so many people having problems with laser intensive games such as gta:vice city. also a mint v2 usa machine was sent to me a few months back which would boot everything i put in, apart from dvd+r

I have ALWAYS had a 100% success rate using DVDR media so why change? (reminds me of history lessons about the gap between rails on the railways!!!)

I personally don't change my media unless i have to but i rate the following like this

Verbatim (100%)
Panasonic rf120's (100%)
Pioneer (90% - Sometimes funny on old machines when burnt at 2x)
NEO-TECH Gen 3(90%) - same comment as pioneer.


Hope this helps.