Yep, I'd recommend a Messiah 2 Pro and use higher quality CD-Rs (Less strain to the PS2 laser). Also I'd invest in getting a DVD Burner. Preferably Pioneer A05 or A06 (I have a A06 External Burner). Ritek DVD-R media. RecordNow is great for both CD and DVD backups. CloneCD and Alcohol 120% is good as well, I use Nero (Some seem to have a problem w/ it, but it works fine with me
). Hope this helps