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Liquidus · #1 09-11-2002, 15:56

Q1.

I have got a Philips DVD +RW - D01

So it uses Dvd+r's and this dosen't work on ps2's
Can I use DVD-r's on my drive

Q2
For Dvds to burn it's Primo but what about
Ps2 cd's, what software do I use etc

BG · #2 09-11-2002, 16:04

Answer to question 1:

The +R format will work on some ps2's... You will have to try it and see.
You cannot use the -R format with your drive..

Answer to question 2:

To burn CD based games, ALWAYS use Clone CD and a 100% compatible burner.....

Liquidus · #3 09-11-2002, 16:08

I don't think I will since Dvd- & +r's are Expensive in Ireland

BG · #4 09-11-2002, 16:15

What version PS2 do you have.... The +R format can be read in V5 or higher.... (Not all, but most)
If you never try 1, you will never know if you can or not....

Warlock · #5 09-11-2002, 16:27

Yep, i got a ntsc v5 that seems to read +r media quite well. Try it, you wont know til you do.

charlie_ps2 · #6 09-11-2002, 16:47

This stupid old moderator who's the subject of a confidence vote has posted a specific article on the DVD+R subject in one of the factoids.

Liquidus · #7 10-11-2002, 06:03

I've got a v4 pal ps2
But i'm not going to try because dvd+-r's are so expensive in Ireland

BG · #8 10-11-2002, 06:15

If they are so "expensive" that you won't even try 1, how were you going to backup games if you found out the +R format would work???
It probably won't matter anyway because you have a V4, BUT you still will never know unless you try....

Liquidus · #9 10-11-2002, 06:19

I'll give it a try then
What game would work best with Dvd+r's
Well €30 for 3dvd+r's are expensive, yes

BG · #10 10-11-2002, 06:21

Any DVD based game should work fine....

Let us know how you make out.....

Liquidus · #11 10-11-2002, 06:24

Well does it matter if the dvd is full of scratches
because that's why I'm backing it up

I'm sending of my payment for my messiah 2 pro

VidfreekCD · #12 10-11-2002, 07:50

hehe, yeah it matters, its quite possible that your drive wont be able to read it properly if its full of scratches

Always take care of your games

TylerDurden · #13 10-11-2002, 09:37

Most scratches will polish off if you use a finishing car polish and a soft cloth to polish. I have done this and saved many originals that way.

Deep scratches will not always polish off.

Tyler!

djCookie · #14 10-11-2002, 19:23

@Liquidus

if you ever get into a position where your dvd+r dose you proud, you need to start looking at where you shop 4 disc's
cdrmedia.co.uk has 3 brands to choose from & BigPockets are selling Datasafe DVD+R Branded 4.7 gb - Single disc @ £1.16 (see below links) and there are many other places to look for deals

....why at those prices im sure you'll buy some just to make some Pat Butcher earings !!!!

http://www.cd-rmedia.co.uk/cgi-bin2/...type=cat&id=18

http://www.bigpockets.co.uk/product.php?id=332

Hope this helps u a bit

Liquidus · #15 11-11-2002, 10:38

Thanx Dude