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Rumor has it that the DMS3 Team is about to release a new chip called the DMS3 Plus. Here is a quote from an email I received from Divineo.

Originally Posted by Divineo.com

DMS Technologies is releasing a new version of their popular DMS3
product: The DMS3 PLUS. It should be available in about 2 weeks, but we are taking preorders now! Check specifications below, and place your order now if you want to be sure to have yours on release date!

- Compatible with Playstation 2 PAL V3, V4, V4R, V5, V6, V7, V8, V9, v10
- Compatible with Playstation 2 USA V1, V2, V3, V4, V4R, V5, V6, V7, V9, V10
- Compatible with Playstation 2 JAPAN/ASIAN V4, V4R, V5, V6, V7, V8, V9, V10
- Reduced wire installation only 19 wires for V3-V7 and 20 wires for V8,V9 and V10
- Ground bounce elimated, for easier installation on V3 and V4.
- High quality components, DMS3 Plus based on Actel FPGA.
- Flash upgradable via CD
- DVD region free
- DEV.olution mode 1 and 2
- ATAD patching
- Configuration mode (Select boot mode and enable/disable features.)
- PS2 HDD support
- Supports CD silver, CDR, PSX, DVD Rom, DVD silver, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R and DVD+RW.
- Screen position and colour fix.
- Sleep mode for online gaming.
- Direct boot no swap needed.
- Each DMS3 Plus packaged in anti-static bag for ESD prevention.

Looks like they are feeling the pressure from the Matrix Infinity and finally released 1 chip compatible with all versions, and less wires, and a more stabile setup. Hope this one is all its cracked up to be.