Taking the plunge!...maybe

[jasonfinal]

Posted here about a year ago because I was considering buying a PS2. Turned out to be too expensive then.

But now...!!!

So just a few questions:

1.) Which DVD burner to buy. The pioneers or the new Sony that supports all the formats. And what is the use being able to write in all the formats anyway. BTW, copying DVD movies is also very important to me. If you recommend that I get a pioneer. Is it alright to get one of the older models (A03 or A04 and save some money)?

2.) I bought the PS2 about 2 months ago in AUS. Are there any problems there in terms of getting the best mod chip for that particular model. (I don't know what model it's yet, still need to check)

Cheers