New to PS2 burning.

[taximan]

G'day...I am new to PS2 burning , but not to burning in general...but i have some question that need answers please.

1.- What is the best modchip for Australian pal PS2 model scph 30002 ?

2.- Can you burn PS2 games with an ordinary CDR-w Burner ?, I know I still need a DVD player to read PS2 games.

3.- Will modchiped PS2 machine read CD-R disc's, or do i have to burn on blank DVD disc's ?

4.- And if i have to use DVD's disc's, can I still use my CDR-w Burner ?

All your advice will be appreciated, as I am holding off purchasind products untill I get expert advice.

Thanks

[psx_paul]

Originally posted by taximan
G'day...I am new to PS2 burning , but not to burning in general...but i have some question that need answers please.

1.- What is the best modchip for Australian pal PS2 model scph 30002 ?
ANSWER - Take a look at these http://www.modchip-sbox.com/howtoIdentify.shtml / http://www.start-games.com/ps2version.asp? The best choice mod-chip is the Messiah and is compatible with all PAL models.

2.- Can you burn PS2 games with an ordinary CDR-w Burner ?, I know I still need a DVD player to read PS2 games.
ANSWER - Yes, there are 2 tyes of PS2 game format - namely Compact Disc and DVD-Rom. You can only backup PS2 compact disc games using a CD-Writer. You can backup PS2 compact disc and dvd-rom games using a DVD-Writer.

3.- Will modchiped PS2 machine read CD-R disc's, or do i have to burn on blank DVD disc's ?
ANSWER - Your PS2 will read both Compact Disc and DVD-Rom. Some mods cannot read backup CD-R's, some mods cannot read backup DVD-Rs, some mods require swapping discs at different stages of booting. This is where you need to investigate and find the best mod (Hint = Messiah) for your needs.

4.- And if i have to use DVD's disc's, can I still use my CDR-w Burner ?
ANSWER - No

All your advice will be appreciated, as I am holding off purchasind products untill I get expert advice.

My advice is by no means expert. This is what I have picked up from the forum since Feb 2002. Believe it or not everybody on this forum was new to this at one stage too - Even charlie and arakon !

Thanks

[taximan]

Originally posted by psx_paul

Thanks for your advice Paul, just one more quick request.

How do i tell the compact disc versions of PS2 games from DVD-rom versions ?.
Will Loading PS2 games into a DVD player identify them ?

Cause I am deciding wether to by a new DVD and CD burner for my PC, or waiting a few months to see how much the price of DVD burners may come down in price. As my old CDR-W burner is a couple of years old, and very slow compared to new cheaper models out now.

Thanks again

[psx_paul]

Back of the PS2 case, bottom right(ish). It tells you there. It also tells you on the disc.

Personally, I would save your money and purchase a DVD-Writer (Pioneer A03.

Once again, my advice is by no means expert!