A serious Newbie question

[Mack]

I have been out of the CD/DVD copying scene for some time. I need to know what I need to copy PS2 games? What is the best DVD recorder and what will it cost? What is the best Program to use to copy PS2 games? What is the best modchip.?I think I have a version 1 PS2 not sure though. Let me know and it would be of great help. Any additional information will be helpful as well. Thank You.