Ps2 Scph-50001

breezy · #1 06-10-2003, 04:20

I just went to walmart yesterday and picked up a 50001 here in central US. What options do i have for chipping this thing? Any insite on this new model will be greatly appreciated.

thanks

bighap · #2 06-10-2003, 08:11

None. The Messiah 2 1.31 doesn't work with US consoles. It shouldn't be long for the 1.32 though.

charlie_ps2 · #3 06-10-2003, 16:53

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Originally posted by bighap
None. The Messiah 2 1.31 doesn't work with US consoles. It shouldn't be long for the 1.32 though.

Bighap

Maybe you know.

What doesn't work on 50001 withj Messiah 2 v1.31? Specifically what is the problem?

EVOEvo · #4 06-10-2003, 17:14

did the just skip the v8 units totaly in the U.S.? and here in the mid west there still 39001 systems besides the online bundles which i think there v7's just with a modem also

bighap · #5 06-10-2003, 17:46

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Originally posted by charlie_ps2
Bighap

Maybe you know.

What doesn't work on 50001 withj Messiah 2 v1.31? Specifically what is the problem?

I don't know what the problem is. www.foundmy.com just say it isn't compatible. I would ask them, as they did the testing.

"Update: October 2, 2003
- Well, we finally did out test, and guess what??? The M2 Pro v1.31 is not compatible with the SPCH-50001.
- We await the M2 Team to contact us and let us if they want to support the SCPH-50001 model.
- Now we wait for the DMS3 team to send us their product to see how well its compatible with the SPCH-50001!!!"

breezy · #6 08-10-2003, 08:42

Just want some opinions! I have this 50001 that cannot be chipped right now so, what do you guys think i should do? Wait for a chip for a 50001 or return it and get a 39001?

thanks for everyones help.

bighap · #7 08-10-2003, 08:53

There now is a report that the 1.31 does work with the US v9. Put things on hold until these conflicting reports are settled.

TylerDurden · #8 08-10-2003, 08:55

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Originally posted by breezy
I have this 50001 that cannot be chipped right now so, what do you guys think i should do? Wait for a chip for a 50001 or return it and get a 39001?

Thats actually your choice. You can either wait or return. Heck flip a coin.

Tyler!

mach7 · #9 08-10-2003, 08:56

Oooo... is that the version 9 with improved dvd-r dvd-rw reading?

Me wants.

bighap · #10 08-10-2003, 09:07

That is what they claim, but it is the same laser that can be found in v5-v8.

mach7 · #11 08-10-2003, 09:15

That's good to know, bighap. Thanks. Guess I'll wait around to hear more testomonials before I spend another few hundred bucks on the new setup.

I just hate choppy video, my PS2 is so sensitive not even all Ritek's work on it, I just buy a batch of Ritek DVD-Rs, and maybe they will work, or maybe they won't. :S

A03 · #12 08-10-2003, 10:02

Just got one yesterday as well..No rush for me on the chip compatibility..Whenever..Been busy playing KawaX and MameX on the Xbox so I can wait..No Prob!!

bighap · #13 08-10-2003, 13:57

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Originally posted by mach7
I just hate choppy video, my PS2 is so sensitive not even all Ritek's work on it, I just buy a batch of Ritek DVD-Rs, and maybe they will work, or maybe they won't. :S

Has it always been like that or did it suddenly start acting up? Some v7 lasers aren't adjusted properly for dvd backups. Could need a tweeking.

mach7 · #14 08-10-2003, 16:19

She has always been that way. In fact, I had to do the white cog adjustment to get to that level of worky.

Most of the Ritek's I get work, it's just when I get a bad batch of em I start dreaming of greener v9 pastures.

ottoman · #15 09-10-2003, 01:57

both charlie an dust got v9's an they say workin like a charm on dvd-rw backups so although the same laser in it probably adjusted an optimised for dvd-r/+r/rw/+rw.

Breezy- Hang onto it 4 now cos it is an all round better machine an according to dust Messiah 2 1.32 should be around some time over the next month or so.

Mach7 - Sounds like yr ps2 laser needs calibrating an to be quite honest it a pain in da arse an gettin a version 9 would be simpler al round. At least then if it don't play dvd-r u can send it back.

Regards to all