V4 PS2 with Magic 3 some simple questions

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well it hasnt changed hands yet. but he was throwing in a GBA SP and mario 3 also since i included a 60 gig hard drive with the trade. im reluctant only cuz of the iffy chip and the known laser issues with the ps2.

i had another fella who wanted to trade me a ver 3 box with swap disks and a neokey and a butt load of games.

that trade i was even more reluctant to get simply becuase the swap disks required that you use the knife trick to open the tray ... yes ?? i thought thats what i read. am i wrong.
or would the ver 3 with swap disks and neokey be better ?

btw fast replies thanks for the info fellas.