Modchips and the PS2 are crap

[warlock1663]

I have installed a Magic 3 modchip and so far I have about 50 coasters laying around, none of which work. Im starting to really get the idea that the whole modchip thing is a scam. I have tried just about everything I can use to make backups of the games, I have tried different cdr media, I have adjusted the laser bla bla bla. nothing works, i just get a rediculous thing on the screen that says "please insert a PLaystation or Playstation 2 format cd"
or the screen locks up at the playstation screen when it does make an attempt to boot. Im just ready to toss it in the trash and buy an Xbox.

Anyone have any ideas?