Mode Mayhem

Cyber Akuma · #1 03-10-2002, 19:05

I have a psx iso that was ripped in MODE 1. As far as I know, psx games are supposed to be mode 2. I tried burning it in mode 1, psx hanged at a black screen, tried forcing mode 2, wouldent burn. I am gonna try premastering now and nope that works. But any suggestions are appreciated. I dont think the files in the iso as damaged as they extract successfully and burn successfully. If the fact that it IS burning in mode1 instead of mode2 being the problem, is there any way to make it mode2? Any suggestions are appreciated.

Cyber Akuma · #2 03-10-2002, 19:56

Okayyyyyyyyyy, my premastering job was even worse then a normal burn. The premastered cds, even though I chose mode 2, just made the lazer move back and fourth all over the cd forever.

Please, anybody have any ideas? This game is pretty rare, I really want to be able to play it.

psx_paul · #3 05-10-2002, 00:15

what program are you using to try and burn?
try nero, file>burn image>select image>burn

Cyber Akuma · #4 05-10-2002, 11:30

Yes, tried Nero, got the same results as CDRWIN/DJ

I have to convert this image to mode2 somehow. (At least I THINK that is the problem since all the files are intact)

djgarf · #5 06-10-2002, 02:39

i think u can convert the image to mode 2 with cdmage!!

Cyber Akuma · #6 06-10-2002, 06:38

I have that program, where is the option to convert the image? I didnt see any.

djgarf · #7 06-10-2002, 08:02

i just tried it with a mode1 image and it does not work sorry.
the only other thing i can think of is to rip the files from the iso and rebuild the disk using the method on http://emus4psx.host.sk/ehardspanish.htm

just remember to read the whole page first and use the tool 2352.bin and not 2336.iso!!
i use this method to build multi game psx disks so it does work!!

Cyber Akuma · #8 07-10-2002, 08:36

Wow, how....... confusing @.@

Well, I will try it sometime this week and tell you how it went.

djgarf · #9 07-10-2002, 09:29

it's not confusing if u use 2352.bin as then you do not need to type in any dos commands!

Cyber Akuma · #10 07-10-2002, 11:06

The first zip, cdpsx.zip, refuses to open, I think it might be corrupt. Can anybody else open it? Or at least has the files that are supposed to be in the zip?

Cyber Akuma · #11 07-10-2002, 11:25

ARGH! The rar file right under it is messed up too. Does anybody have the non-corrupt files from this site?

djgarf · #12 07-10-2002, 11:49

i just downloaded cdpsx and it's fine!!

Cyber Akuma · #13 28-10-2002, 01:23

Argh, just tried jsing this method, the iso comes out ok but DOES NOT BOOT. Its starting to drive me crazy. Any other ideas? Isnt there some way to just directly convert the iso from mode1 to mode2 withotu extracting all the files and rebuilding it?