How to boot DVD-R (only) with AR2/GS2 V2x
• Insert AR2/GS2
• Power down console, wait 5 sec, and restart console by pressing and holding reset. (Dont let go)
• After GS2 completely loads, swap with original dvd game.(high TOC)
• Wait about 15 sec and select Gameshark codes (or ar2 codes) and turn on or off any code on any game.
• Press start, select with codes and press x to load game.
• You will see a black screen saying "updating codes please wait" at this time release the reset button, tray will eject, swap with backup, tray closes and game loads.[/color]
If you are booting exactly like this, it may very well be because you have a V1 PS2.....
With the laser being as old as it is, you may not be able to boot dvd-r backups.....