I've lost the ability to make backups!

[Frequency99]

Recently, I've lost the ability to burn PS2 games... All the games I've burnt in the last 2-3 months do not load up on my PS2 (either the disc is not recognized, or the load stops at a consitent point). However, I can still play my old backups. I'm using the same DVDs (in fact, the exact same spindle of DVD - Ritek G04). I'm using the same DVD Decrypter program with the same DVD burner drive. Does anybody have an ideas? I'm using a v1 PS2 with (I believe) the only Neo (DVD) chip that supports the v1.

Thanks in advance.

[snake2]

Originally Posted by Frequency99

I'm using a v1 PS2 with (I believe) the only Neo (DVD) chip that supports the v1.

thats your prob you need a newer mod chip and your aser is prolly on the way out

[crazygamelover]

If I remeber correctly the neo chip is a laser killer, and doesnt work on some games.

As snake mentioned, its time to upgrade to a newer ps2 and chip.

For a newer chip I recommend a duo2. They are very good and reliable chips and will do direct boot on PS2 backups. If you want the high end features then go with a Matrix Infinity chip. Your V1 has to be close to laser death by now.

[Warlock]

If the console is in fact a v1 i am shocked it lasted this long.

[Frequency99]

I don't believe it's the laser, since I can still play my old games properly. It's just the new games I've burnt that do not work. If it's the chip, then it must be something to do with a new protection scheme in the last 3 months or so...

And yes, it is a v1 and it lasted. I don't use it THAT much...

[Jay_83]

There is no protection on the newer games.

If you've got the old neo 2.2 chip and have to swap your games using gameshark/action replay then sack the whole thing off as little/no people use this method....the neo 2.2 pumps a nice 5v through a 3.3v capicitor so within time it DOES kill your laser.

Personally it wouldn't be worth getting a new modchip in your machine. The best thing to do would be to sell her on (Ebay etc) and buy yourself a premodded console. Depending on where u r in the world there's enough people on this board to point you to your local 'chipper'