should i buy a DVD-ROM?

natim33 · #1 30-11-2002, 01:30

i heard it is possible to rip dvd PS2 games and burn it on a cd.

my question is if it's worth to buy a DVD ROM and rip games?

psx_paul · #2 30-11-2002, 02:03

save your money for a decent DVD writer such as the Pioneer A04/A05 (under £200)

natim33 · #3 30-11-2002, 13:42

DVD burner cost about 450$, not to talk about that the dvd-r is really expensive!

so that possibility is out of the question.

psx_paul · #4 30-11-2002, 14:04

fair enough

http://ps2modz.cjb.net - best site for PS2 ripping

bighap · #5 30-11-2002, 18:33

$450

What burner are you looking at?

natim33 · #6 01-12-2002, 01:43

PIONEER DVR-104 for about $460.
not to talk about the prices of the media.

for exampel:

10 Pack - 4.7 GB DVD RAM Media DVD-RW for HP 100i DVD Writer
for about $160.

get the idea.

dust2dust · #7 01-12-2002, 03:14

pioneer ao4 will cost u no more then $300 usa i sure i can find it alot cheaper

10 pack of dvd-r is about $15 if u buy cheap trusted brand

honestly ripping suxs bad save $70 for dvdrom save for a dvdwriter

psx_paul · #8 01-12-2002, 04:41

where was you looking?

if you want some pointers in the right direction just ask...

Warlock · #9 01-12-2002, 08:24

Quote:

Originally posted by dust2dust
pioneer ao4 will cost u no more then $300 usa i sure i can find it alot cheaper

10 pack of dvd-r is about $15 if u buy cheap trusted brand

honestly ripping suxs bad save $70 for dvdrom save for a dvdwriter

I agree, The A04 is fairly cheap, you can even find A03's real cheap on the net if you look. Ripping games is time consuming and a over all pain in the arse. Save your money, buy a dvd burner and be done with it.

BG · #10 01-12-2002, 09:31

Quote:

Originally posted by natim33
PIONEER DVR-104 for about $460.

Where in the world are you finding these prices......?

I purchased the Pioneer DVR-A05 for $329.00 (the newer model of the A04)

As far as media.... You can buy 100 dvd-r's for about $99.00.....

natim33 · #11 02-12-2002, 01:47

I live is israel!
a ****ing expensive countrey when it comes to electronics!

you see?

BTW

how long it takes to burn a whole 4.7gb dvd-r ??(lets say with the Pioneer DVR-A05 )

Warlock · #12 02-12-2002, 04:20

I believe BG posted earlier that it took about a hour at 1x, 30 min at 2x and 15 min at 4x using the A05.

dust2dust · #13 02-12-2002, 06:41

ripping a game will take you hours

then some wont even work

dust2dust · #14 02-12-2002, 06:48

Quote:

Originally posted by BG

As far as media.... You can buy 100 dvd-r's for about $99.00.....

i wouldnt use these at this price they b like english bulkpak disks
a load of crap would be my guess

BG · #15 02-12-2002, 06:53

Actually, they are not bad discs.....

They are the Princo branded white labels.... They work great in everything I have....(Although they are on 1X)