thinking about dvd r? have some questions any replies would be great

[jungleq]

I'm thinking of buying a dvd r. If i have a usb mod and a gameshark for the ps2 will it be easy to backup games. What i mean by easy is the same as what the psx is. If i have to download a patch for games that is fine. I am really thinking of buying a dvdr/w. I am also not very experience in soldering (psx about 12 okay but 2 dead) and want opinions on the usb mod. thank you for any help.