PS2 DVD to DVD-R

[Warlock]

You must use a original dvd game with a larger TOC than the backup you are trying to boot. To boot dvd-r you must have a GS2v 1.9 or better, First load the GS2 and power down the console by pressing and holding reset. Then restart the console by pressing and holding reset, do not let go, Allow the GS2 to completely load, With out letting go of the reset button press eject and swap with a original dvd game with large TOC. wait about 10 sec then select start game, without codes, release the reset button, the tray should eject, swap dvd original with dvd-r backup. Tray will close automatically, Press x to boot game.This boot method works for neo2.2 chips on PS2 versions 1,2,3 and 4. If the tray doesnt eject after holding the reset for 5 sec and releasing then the console isnt capable of booting dvd-r with this chip.

[argo]

C.R.G,
when using the search button just type in TABLE.
That will take you to a usefull previous forum page.
Look under the fourth one down SITES OF TABLE OF CONTENTS.
If you haven't got any of the large T.O.C original games you could try a cover dvd that comes with a ps2 magazine the only trouble being you won't know how big the T.O.C of it will be.
Make sure you follow the guidelines of psxcopyworld or WARLOCK
because they do know what there talking about.


Argo.

[C.R.G]

I am trying all your directions up to this point still without success at this time. I can not even boot the back ups when using the original. Should'nt that T.O.C be large enough

I backed them up them following the Primo DVD directions step by step.

In the browser screen all i see is the memory card and when the disc is installed it just goes to please insert a Playstaion 2 formated disc.

I am so close but when using the swap method it just stays frozen at the last screen (insert the disc and press x to start).

My GS2 is Version # 2

Should i just give up and get a different mod chip?

Well i will keep trying, persistence might just work.

Thank you for all your help.

[argo]

C.R.G,
as far as i know the T.O.C of the dvd boot disk must be LARGER than the backup.
Therefore the original, being the same size as wouldn't work.
I think the frozen screen at the last point indicates this.
Is there anyone you know who has any ps2 dvd originals that you could try as the boot disk?
The other point to consider is even if you do get it to work the holding down of buttons and disk swapping isn't the easiest way to start playing a game.
A better chip with direct boot capabilities would of course solve
all the problems.


Argo.

[C.R.G]

I am now have some trouble booting the PS1 back up copys as it comes up 1/2 the time please insert a Playstion formated disc.

Is there a laser reading issue and is this the reason i can not get it to load my back up DVD games.

It still loads my CD PS2 games, PS2 CD back up and DVD movies just fine.

I looked it up i have a version 4 PS2. with my Neo 2 i should be able to load these in.

Still confussed.

[C.R.G]

Is there some where in the Alberta area of Canada i can get a direct boot mod chip so my probelms will go away.

I checked around here but have not had any success, everyone is pushing the Neo ones

[argo]

C.R.G,
i can't help you with mod chip suppliers in Canada as i'm on the other side of the atlantic but it's interresting you say everyone is pushing the neo chips.

What about asking one of the people you spoke with when you were asking around.
Maybe you could take some of your disks and ask them to try them out like sort of a demonstration of how the neo works.
That way you would be checking your own disks and seeing what they do to get them to boot up.
Or just tell them exactly what problems your having and could they help, it might be worth it even if it involves a small fee and it would save a lot of time to offset that.


Argo.

[bighap]

The only Canadian place I'm aware of is http://www.modchip.ca

[C.R.G]

O.K here is what i have done for the boot procedure.

) Turned on the PS2 with GS2 Version 2 (holding down the ON/RESET)
2) Selected Start Game (Still Holding ON/Reset)
3) Press EJECT (while still holding the ON/RESET button) and swap GS2 with Boot DVD which had twice the T.O.C
4) Press EJECT to close (Wait 60 seconds)
5) Then select WITHOUT CODES. your to wait until disc stops, BUT MINE NEVER DOES.....IT JUST KEEPS ON SPINNING!!!!
6) Then I let go of reset and the tray comes out (With the Disc Still Spinning)
7) I Swaped Boot DVD for a backup DVDR then pressed X just
as the tray started to go back in but the Press X screen never disappears.

I Also tried variations on time and when to swap discs and when to push x. Still nothing.

When i am in the browser screen i can insert a DVD movie which the PS2 brings up and if i swap to the PS2 DVD-R Back up the game still brings up the gold disc but will not start.

When i am in the browser screen i can insert a PS2 DVD Game with a large T.O.C and the PS2 brings up the gold disc and if i swap to the PS2 DVD-R Back up the game goes to please insert a Playstaion formatted disc.

Again i have a Pioneer A04 DVD-R and used Pioneer DVD-R discs for the back up with Primo software

I have a Neo2 mod and a Version 4 system utilizing a GS2 Version 2.

The disc snow sound normal when tring to load but i still can not play the backed up PS2 DVD games, however all the other back ups still work great.

If you have any more help to ofter it would be appreciated. I hope i have provided enough info.

C.R.G

[groovster]

just a note...apparently some sphc30001 w/ a datecode of 1c have the 040 bios chip in them...a few magicII retailers, even charlieps2, say that this console will need to "R" chip.

[Warlock]

) Turned on the PS2 with GS2 Version 2 (holding down the ON/RESET)
2) once GS2 is loaded Press EJECT (while still holding the ON/RESET button) and swap GS2 with original dvd game
4) Press EJECT to close (Wait 15 seconds)
5) Then select Gameshark codes and turn on or off any code on any game, Press start, select with codes, and press x to load game. A black screen will appear saying "updating codes list please wait" Time you see this release the reset button, tray will eject, swap original dvd with backup, tray will close and backup will load.Nightstalker posted this method earlier. it seems if you are using GS2 v2x you must boot dvd-r with this method.

[C.R.G]

THANK YOU!!!! THANK YOU!!!! THANK YOU!!!!

Finally it works. and here i thought i was going crazy. It is quite a bit of troulbe to load so i think i will still look for a direct boot mod in Canada once my fingers rest from all the gaming i will be doing over the next couple of days.

One thing.... When i try to boot my back up PS2 DVD of Superman It loads to the opening screen and frezzes saying the same word over and over. Is this a disc, loading or back up problem?

Thanks you to everyone who assisted me in my time of need.

I can not beleive all the the support I have got over the past few days.

THIS FORUM RULES !!!

C.R.G

[argo]

C.R.G,
great news, now that it's working and your right this forum
does rule.
Great work from WARLOCK remembering nightstalkers previous
post (i told you he new what he was talking about).
I wonder if the booting methods for neo's/gamesharks/action replays could be made a sticky, as can be seen from this thread
it would have been really helpfull????
If you haven't allready got yourself a disk cleaner the cd type with little brushes attached it's a good purchase, keeps the lens clean, helps the laser read the disks etc.



Argo.

[BG]

Argo.....I'm currently working on a post that will be a sticky when done... It will cover ALL of the mod chips currently available and the BOOT procedures for each.....It will take a little time considering the number of chips available and ALL of the DIFFERENT boot procedures... Maybe, I will be able to finish it this weekend.....

[argo]

Excellent B.G.

I try and contribute a little to the forum with the bits i've picked up over the last year but i would know nothing
if it wasn't for the hard work and many hours spent by the


DIE HARD MEMBERS/ MODERATORS ETC.

You will have noticed how much it is appreciated by C.R.G's
last post when people help out.

It might sound corny or even patronizing to say it but

For all you guys.

THANK YOU.

It's what makes this forum THE BEST.

Argo.