psun69: I wouldn't have a clue whats wrong with it. But I had problems with this game as well. I have a V7 PAL Chipped Ps2, the game loads fine, but when I try to select the Solo or Online Missions... the game kicks me out to the Red Screen of Death.
(Apparently the V7 Has a double check security thingy... It happens with ALL the splinter cell games on my PS2)
I don't have a HDD, my copy is on a DVD+R, but the thing is... that after looking through a lot of forums I finally made it work.
I downloaded ZONELOADER DVD from here
Code:
http://www.ps2nfo.com/forums/ps2-1-1-swap-chat/who-remembers-ps2-zoneloader-1153.html
SO I loaded that dvd first, and then when it asks me to load the GAME dvd.. i inserted the game and BAM!!!... the thing works like a charm!!!
So maybe try to burn to DVD and try this method
Hope it works for you.
PS: To anyone else.... does anyone know how to remove the DOUBLE CHECKS that some games perform on the DVDs???
Thanks in advance!!