Advice would be Appreciated

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I have a PAL ps2 which i got a few months ago...and i have already got quite a few games... and as most know they wernet cheap. The problem is that im quite careless with my discs no matter how hard i try... and they are getting damaged. In other words...i wish to make copies of my games so i can use these and be as careless as i am... without potentially throwing away my money

What i need is advice on how i can best do this... bearing in mind i just spent a small fortune on my ps2 im slightly concerned about breaking off disc trays and sticking pumkin knives inside the drive!

What is the best way to play my backups? Bearing in mind i would be happy to pay up to £50 for a chip to help me in my task... but ive heard about problems...ideally i would like one that doesnt involve complicated and time consuming 'swap tricks'...thats not what i spent my piggy bank on...for some time i was interested in the Neo4...but my hopes for that are gone.

Help! i need advice... im new to this and dont know what to do! whats the best way? Help would be appreciated