Which is the best DVD Burner at moment

MystD · #1 10-10-2002, 07:10

Cool so u can do PS2 Game backsups with a DVD-R. I´ve seen that they just cost aprox. 300$. My question is which 300$ DVD-R or RW is good for doing PS2 Game backups. And I have tons of Animes that I could burn on DVD. How is the compability to DVD Drives? I heard there is no standard jet. So could I use my Pioneer 16x DVD to read the DVD-Rs? Would be nice if somebody could advise me a little. thx.

charlie_ps2 · #2 10-10-2002, 07:28

Most people use Pioneer A04/A04. Consistent results.

MystD · #3 10-10-2002, 07:37

hmm it has only 2MB buffer, do the DVD Burner support BurnProof too? And is 4,7GB enough? I mean some Game/Movie DVDs use more than 4,7GB like 6GB, or I´m I wrong?

BG · #4 10-10-2002, 08:50

You cant make a 1:1 backup of a DVD movie that is over 4.7 gigs without ripping it....
There is not a dual layer dvd-burner out as of yet...As far as the 2MB buffer....Don't worry about it...They work flawlessly....
Compatibility of the DVD-R's is very good....Most (not all) home players will read them. Stay away from the +R format...These are harder to read and are less compatible than the -R....

MystD · #5 10-10-2002, 09:00

what does -r mean?

craigwaites · #6 10-10-2002, 09:16

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Originally posted by BG
Stay away from the +R format...These are harder to read and are less compatible than the -R....

What a load of garbage! Do some proper research through the tech media instead of listening to peeps who think they know. I'm not going to start an argument on the bulletin boards but dvd+r is far superior to dvd-r! The media for dvd-r is cheaper (approx 1/4 the price of +r) making it the most favourable if you intend selling the games.

The choice is yours, if you want faster write speeds buy dvd+r, if you want to sell your games, buy dvd-r!

Some dvd players get confused over dvdrw, because of the similarity to dual layered discs.

The only right answer at the moment is do not buy dvd-ram. Be aware also when you buy a drive that it is not DVD RW only (as some are). Sure the discs may still work but the cost a f***** fortune! Dvd rw are only useful for backing up pc data so have dropped in price, so peeps think they are picking up a bargain.

MystD · #7 10-10-2002, 09:26

I wanna mostly use it for data backups. I won´t sell them. I don´t have a DVD player. So I´ll use it only for PS2 game Backups. And my tons of Animes episodes (DivX). I just need the compability of the PS2 and perhaps my Pioneer 16x DVD.

BG · #8 10-10-2002, 10:04

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Originally posted by craigwaites
What a load of garbage! Do some proper research through the tech media instead of listening to peeps who think they know.

1st of all...DVD+R IS harder to read than a -R...FACT
How about you doing some reasearch...

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Dvd rw are only useful for backing up pc data so have dropped in price, so peeps think they are picking up a bargain.

INCORRECT.... DVD-RW can be used for PS2 backups as well....Although you need to have a V5 or higher for good success....

Regardless....If you are happy with your +R...FINE....Keep it...But DVD-R is still the one you want to use for PS2 backups as of now... The +R format may become more popular in the future..We will have to wait and see...

MystD · #9 10-10-2002, 10:12

ahh so -r means its only recordable and +r rw right?
Are there Burners that support both?

MystD · #10 10-10-2002, 10:15

I dont have a bootchip yet but I´ll use the Messiah chip. I´ve heard its the best one u get and it supports almost everything.

craigwaites · #11 10-10-2002, 10:21

Lol - yes m8 I will say -r is the best for ps2 back-ups (but only cos of the cheap media lol)

I never said -r were bad, everything has its place. Dvdrw may work in ps2, but are you going to pay that much for a blank?

End of subject before we look stupid!

BG · #12 10-10-2002, 10:28

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Originally posted by craigwaites
Lol - yes m8 I will say -r is the best for ps2 back-ups (but only cos of the cheap media lol)

It not really the price....Its just that -R is easier for the PS2 to read than the +R format..

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Dvdrw may work in ps2, but are you going to pay that much for a blank?

No WAY...I wouldn't pay the price for them for PS2 backups....

craigwaites · #13 10-10-2002, 10:30

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Originally posted by MystD
ahh so -r means its only recordable and +r rw right?
Are there Burners that support both?

No m8 - you either have -r/rw or +r/rw. If it is just rw (either format) dont touch it. Best thing to do is look at the suppliers of blank media. You can then compare the cost between both types. Also take into account the write speed if you are going to tie up your pc.

A very cost effective duplicator can be found here (much better than using your pc)

http://shop.ily.com/P_746.htm

BG · #14 10-10-2002, 10:31

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Originally posted by MystD
ahh so -r means its only recordable and +r rw right?
Are there Burners that support both?

+R & -R are two different formats...

RW means a disc is re-writable..Where the others can only be written to once...

Sony has a new burner that supports both..

BG · #15 10-10-2002, 10:33

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Originally posted by craigwaites
No m8 - you either have -r/rw or +r/rw. If it is just rw (either format) dont touch it. Best thing to do is look at the suppliers of blank media. You can then compare the cost between both types. Also take into account the write speed if you are going to tie up your pc.

A very cost effective duplicator can be found here (much better than using your pc)

http://shop.ily.com/P_746.htm

We must have been posting at the same time...LOL