need help

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Ok I am kinda new at this any help would be appreciated I need some info on some items to get if someone would have the time to help thanks

1-What modchip is the best to use for the price

2-Is there a mod chip that I can use that will plug into the playstation2 that works as good or almost as good as the one you have to put inside? I really dont want to do the swap trick

3-will I need a dvd writer to copy dvd games I have some basic knowldege on copying games but it pretty much basic like isos and bin and cue files if so is the any certain features I will need on my dvd writer

4-whats are some of the best known media types to write on

5-will I need a patch to burn a game

6-what is the best known recording software and easiest to use

7-which version of the playstation 2 is the best one if there is a best one considering compatibality

8 what is pal and ntsc

Any help would be really appreciated Im new at this and really want to get this project started. I dont have lots of money but dont want to get junk either so what I am looking for is something that will work but not take a huge chunck out of my wallet thanks for replies in advance