DVD decrypter will help in ragard to games that are encrypted. You dont always need it for every game however. I use Roxio6, Nero, RNdeluxe and they all work good but no one program works for every game in my experiences. Sometimes I have to try one of the different types of programs if it doesnt work on the first try.
Edit: Here is a link I use for backing up a game over the standard 4.7g. You can also find this link in the backup produres located in the ultimate info sticky.
This will come in handy from time to time. PS2modz Paradise
