Def Jam Vendetta: Streaming Audio Problem

I'm using a back-up of Def Jam Vendetta that, for the most part, boots and runs perfectly. No skipping during FMV. Fast Loads. Etc. Etc.

Here's the problem:
During gameplay/matches that go beyond 3-4 minutes, the streaming audio/bg-music, cuts out and the laser sounds as if it is trying to travel further than mechanically possible (towards the center, I imagine). The sound of the laser traveling is what worries me, it makes a rattling noise.

The game freezes for about 3 seconds then resumes, accompanied by the sound of the laser refocussing and the audio picking back up.

I guess I shouldn't be so nit-picky, my mod works perfectly for all of my other games (even Vice City, which is constantly accessing the disc for data).

Just wondering.

[bighap]

How did you copy the game? What media is the game on? What version ps2 do you have? What mod?

Hmmm.

I recorded and burned the ".gi" image using a Pioneer A05 and PrimoDVD. Used 1x speed. Once to a Maxell, once to Verbatim DataLifePlus(?), once to Memorex.

The Verbatim is the least problematic.

Where can I get information about distinguishing what version PS2 I have?

I believe I have a Messiah2 installed, though I'll have to double check to make sure.

Thanks for your help.

[bighap]

You can see what version your ps2 is here. When booting a backup, hold reset for about 5 seconds. This would disable your Messiah 2 if that's what you had.

It looks like I have the dreaded rev.4 PS2, though she runs fine at the moment (save for the DefJamVendetta, of course). Guess all I can do is play her into the ground.

But in the meantime, I need to look into getting another PS2 (preferably already mod'd).

BigHap, thank you much for the help. It's much appreciated.

[bighap]

Anytime

[egomaniacal1]

HEY....whats wrong with version 4 PS2's?!?!? I have a messiah 2 pro chip and just bought a ver. 4 PS2 to have it installed in as opposed to my ver. 1.....so somebody tell me what the problems are concerning the ver. 4 PS2 before i have my chip installed.

[bighap]

v4 doesn't have a very good laser which can eventually lead to problems playing dvd backups. I personally wouldn't mod anything less than a v5, but that is just me.

[mud ver.2]

Yeah, the v.4 is crap. If it boots a DVD-R, you're lucky. And it probably won't boot it for long.

I sold my v.4 with a neo 2.5 DVD-key for $120, and use that towards a new v.7.

My V.4 is doing okay for now, but I fully expect it to crap out sooner (rather than later).

I wish I had known about all these issues before getting mod'd... eh, one to grow on, I suppose.

[JamieMadrox]

man .. that sucks about version 4 because i have one .. and i get that same problem with vendetta and legends of wrestling .. is there anything i can do short of buying a new ps2 such as replacing the laser or what .. thanks in advance for any help

[bighap]

By the time you get a replacement laser and have it installed it really isn't worth the price. You would be best off selling what you have and getting a new ps2.

[JamieMadrox]

is there anywhere online that shows you how to install the laser or how to realign or fix your current laser?

[bighap]

Here

[JamieMadrox]

well big hap i took your first suggestion and went out and got a new ps2 i got the v7, what i was wondering was do they make a no solder chip for the v7 and if not i was thinking about getting an apple and wanted to know how that worked for you and what the most reliable place to get to install it was