Help reqd for modding slimline PS2 V14 (SCHP 75001)

alfa_beta · #1 08-11-2005, 13:45

Hi guys,
Would really appreciate your help... I recently bought the latest slimline NTSC PS2 console V 14 (model SCPH 75001). Now I want to play PAL based game DVD on the system. Any idea if there are any modchips available for slimline V14?

I went to a site that had a product called "Swap Magic 3.6 disks along with a flip top cover for the PStwo slimline version". As per the web site this product allows you to play imported game DVDs (I am assuming PAL games are imported games) without installing any chip etc. Here's the link to the web page - http://www.modchipstore.com/PS2-Play...-3--16204.html

Can anyone tell me howz this product and do you need to flash your chip before you can play imports as in the case of modchips?

Thanks,
Alfa

Warlock · #2 08-11-2005, 13:58

I would get a Infinity, Crystal Chip or a DMS.

alfa_beta · #3 08-11-2005, 14:00

Are these solderless or do I need to install the chips (like Matrix Infinity)? Also, are these chips supported for slimline V14 PS2 console?

spedmetal · #4 08-11-2005, 20:16

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Originally Posted by alfa_beta

Are these solderless or do I need to install the chips (like Matrix Infinity)? Also, are these chips supported for slimline V14 PS2 console?

Not as of yet. They are working on it. The V14 is very new.

Jay_83 · #5 09-11-2005, 06:18

V14 with swap magic works fine.

U'l need these tools (magic key 2) instead of the older ones ....
http://www.ps2ools.co.uk/index.php?m...products_id=10

I sold my v12 and now running a v14 with this setup. Works okidokily

alfa_beta · #6 09-11-2005, 12:35

Spedmetal, I have heard that crystal chip is compatible with v14. Is it true?

Jay_83, Do I require magic key or any other tool to play the game with swipe magic? Can't I do it simply by using swipe magic disk?

Do let me know.

Warlock · #7 09-11-2005, 13:20

Crystal chip is compatable with v14.

Jay_83 · #8 09-11-2005, 14:16

You need the magic key 2 tools in order to make the ps2 think the drive is closed all the time, basically so that the disc will spin with the drive open.

Once you've got these in place (Only have to do once and piss easy to put in, no breaking of any parts and no breaking of the warrenty sticker) simply put in the swap magic disc, let it load, take out the swap magic and put the backup in. Press any button and thats it.

There are a very small amount of games that don't work with swap magic 3.6 and for the ones that don't easy workarounds are available.

If you're looking for an easier life with a pretty much guarenteed 100% success rate you'l be better off with a modchip.

alfa_beta · #9 09-11-2005, 15:51

Thanks Warlock & Jay_83 for ur responses.

Jay_83, I have one more query for u... are magic key 2 tools same as "PlayStation 2 PSTwo Slim Line Flip Top Cover" product which is mentioned in the link I put in my original post at the top? Do you think it does the same job as magic key tools?

Thanks.

Jay_83 · #10 09-11-2005, 16:15

Basically the flip-top does the same job as the tools, ie makes the pstwo think the drive's shut all the time but to be honest it's a complete waste of money.

To use the flip top you'l need to break your warrenty sticker rendering any warrenty (or all of it seeing as it's a v14) useless.

The tools do the exact same job, but are neater, and you won't lose your warrenty (Which is the whole idea of swap magic in the first place)

alfa_beta · #11 10-11-2005, 07:54

Thanks Jay... by any chance do you know of any other tools that can be used with swap magic and won't break the warranty of my PS2? Or can you direct me to a web site where I can find such kind of tools?

Jay_83 · #12 10-11-2005, 10:29

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Originally Posted by alfa_beta

Thanks Jay... by any chance do you know of any other tools that can be used with swap magic and won't break the warranty of my PS2? Or can you direct me to a web site where I can find such kind of tools?

No other tool can be used with the new V14 as of yet apart from magic keys 2. Do a google for them

alfa_beta · #13 10-11-2005, 15:03

Thanks a lot buddy... really appreciate the help.

spedmetal · #14 10-11-2005, 16:10

Are you really that concerned about the void sticker? Rip that thing off, shred it up, crumple it into a ball and bounce it off the cats forehead and wait for a mod chip to be released that works in the V14.

alfa_beta · #15 10-11-2005, 20:04

I am not bothered abt the warranty sticker and would luv to get my PS2 modded the first day a modchip comes out. But in case it takes a long time for a modchip for V14 console to come out, I will go for swap magic card and I definitely wouldn't want to lose my warranty for swap magic! That would be like getting worst of both the worlds... use swap magic and lose the warranty as well !!!