Need mod chip for new PS2

[lufcfan]

well, it's all in the UIS...

[spedmetal]

If your going to install the chip yourself purchase it from here www.foundmy.com . Consider this, the PS2 and PSTwo are much more difficult to install a chip in then the PS.

[Warlock]

I agree with Sped, When you get the console opened look at ALL the solder points. If you have any doubt about soldering to the chip legs or VIA points i would close it up and send it to a pro. Better this than buying a new PS2.

[whoeverxxx]

I'm not worried about soldering the chip in.
My biggest worry is wether or not a modchip does what I'm thinking it does in a PS2......Eg.. Does it work with all backuped games and what software is best to use to back up games? I remember there was one that worked far better than the rest with a PS1. Can a computer CD\DVD Rom drive even read the entire PS2
disc? I know they can't with Xbox games. Is there an easy method for the copy protection on the disc or am I worring too much?
Is there a preference of which console to choose from between the standard PS2 and the slim design as far as which one will work the best with backuped games? Is a PS2 harddrive nessasary for some backuped games? I really like the compact design even though it can't use a harddrive, but like I said I'm a newbe to PS2, just heard it was far simpler to backup your games compared to the Xbox by reading forums years ago, almost as simple as the PS1 was but I havent taken an interest in it since then until now becuase of all the good games the PS2 has to offer. I have hardwood floors and alot of company so I don't want to take a chance on ruining a $50 disc, so backup is definitly for me.

[lufcfan]

It's all in the Ultimate Info Sticky. Backing up PS2 games is p*ss easy and if you get an Infinity or Crystal chip you'll love it...

[whoeverxxx]

I'm leaning toward the crystal chip since I beleive its newer and the site says it works well in the slim PS2, it states that its $42(US) plus shipping and handling for THE CHIP ONLY, does this mean I need something else?

http://www.foundmy.com/

[Terry Bogard]

Originally Posted by whoeverxxx

I'm leaning toward the crystal chip since I beleive its newer and the site says it works well in the slim PS2, it states that its $42(US) plus shipping and handling for THE CHIP ONLY, does this mean I need something else?

http://www.foundmy.com/

Most likely you will need to get hold of some Kynar wire (30 gauge). It's very fine hook-up wire that is perfect for chip installation.

For your other comment about backing up Xbox games, they are just as easy to do as a PS2 game. You just have to use the Xbox itself to read the game disc. No biggie. Once you do it once or twice, it becomes second nature.