Magic3 install experiences...

[Gurm]

Well, just finally did my neighbor's brother's PS2.

He went against my advice and ordered a GENERIC Magic3 from some no-name outfit. Bleh.

Then he's all amazed that all he gets is a chip, no instructions or wires.

So, I rip open his PS2 (version 4 gap bios), and it's all disgusting and dirty inside. I figure the $25 he's giving me doesn't EVEN cover this...

But I begin.

Now, some thoughts:

1. Whoever designed the magic was a complete and utter f***ing moron. Wires from all different places have to go next to each other, making it nearly impossible to do a nice neat cable route.

2. It ran like a champ afterwards, although I didn't even bother testing DVD9 games or anything really challenging.

3. I'm handier with a soldering iron than I remember.

4. I'm ordering an Apple for myself. No more of this 25-wire BS.

- Gurm

[charlie_ps2]

What a great report. Let's hear more from you!

Especially when you find there's nothing to choose in the Install stakes between Apple and Magic!

[Gurm]

Err... ok, no problem.

I'll let you know, I fully expect the Apple will install much nicer (in addition to running better afterwards).

All I can say at the moment is:

PS2 V4 = BAD
PS2 V5+ = GOOD

At least so far.

- Gurm