this game is protected. you need a nstc protection fix. go to psx copyworld at this site and itll give you instructions how to copy this game. it is simple to patch games. i never new how to do it myself and i wasted tones of discs untill i found this site. other games that F*#k you up are: resident evil 3, dino crisis, ape escape,spyro2,3, crash bash&racing, and many many more!!!