PlayStation 2 question.

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I have a PS Two and I don't want to install a Mod Chip.
I saw an ad on a dutch site of 'PS2 Swap Magic 3.6 Plus' which says that you can play copies/backups without having to install a Mod Chip but it also mentions that it does not work with every PS2 game.

Is this true and does this work without any problems?

[Formula1]

Yeah i've read about swap magic. It's a disc you put in your ps2 and then circumvents the security feature of the PS2, and allows you to swap in a back up disc of your own. Usually if it doesnt work with a game, it means you need to get a later version of it. By all means a modchip is more preferreble, or maybe you can get HDLOADER. HDLOADER allows your ps2 to play games from a hard drive.

[abu_has_the_power]

u can use swap magic, hdd loader (doesn't work on all games), and there's something else too

modchip is the most reliable. it plays pretty much all games burned correctly, and it'll never cause u frustration.

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u can use swap magic, hdd loader (doesn't work on all games), and there's something else too

modchip is the most reliable. it plays pretty much all games burned correctly, and it'll never cause u frustration.

I don't want a mod chip because then i'll lose my warranty.
I've read that you need to keep the 'flip top' open while using the Swap disc but can you close it when you play a backed up game?

[3RA1N1AC]

you need to close the lid any time you've put a disc in. the lid has a weighted thing attached to it, which holds the CD/DVD in place. the disc drive will not read the disc correctly without that weight on top of it.

[famous45]

Swap Magic can be used with the flip top or the slide tool that you can get. Just make sure to get the correct swap magic for your region (NTSC or PAL) and it sould work with most games.

[Busyman™]

Swap Magic can be used with the flip top or the slide tool that you can get. Just make sure to get the correct swap magic for your region (NTSC or PAL) and it sould work with most games.

You can't use a slide tool with the PS Two and it already is a flip top.

[suprafreak6]

famous is correct when he stated that you could use the slide tool, thats what i got for my neighbor, swap magic works with almost all games....there is a different swap magic required for PS Two

[JordoR]

If your not looking to void your warranty, then just get a Hard-Drive for your PS2 (and no, not a Sony one). I have a 120 GB hard drive in my PS2 combined with HDloader, and I can pretty much rip any game to my drive. So for only the cost of renting the game, or borrowing it from a friend.. you can own the game. A good option in my opinion.

[Busyman™]

famous is correct when he stated that you could use the slide tool, thats what i got for my neighbor, swap magic works with almost all games....there is a different swap magic required for PS Two

You don't use a slide card with the PSTwo. You'd use the Magic Switch. The lastest Swap Magic is 3.3.

[Busyman™]

If your not looking to void your warranty, then just get a Hard-Drive for your PS2 (and no, not a Sony one). I have a 120 GB hard drive in my PS2 combined with HDloader, and I can pretty much rip any game to my drive. So for only the cost of renting the game, or borrowing it from a friend.. you can own the game. A good option in my opinion.

That's what I have for my Xbox. I see that 360s can be modded now but how about HD hookups?

[suckaaa]

I have a modded ps2 with the messiah 2 it has run every game tht i have dloaded / bought without any problems i reccomend this to you

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If your not looking to void your warranty, then just get a Hard-Drive for your PS2 (and no, not a Sony one). I have a 120 GB hard drive in my PS2 combined with HDloader, and I can pretty much rip any game to my drive. So for only the cost of renting the game, or borrowing it from a friend.. you can own the game. A good option in my opinion.

Can you please explain how that works...

you need an external USB HD? and how do you get the games to work?


edit:



HD Loader is not compatible with the new slimline PS2 (SCPH-70000).

Mine is SCPH-70004

[Formula1]

you need an IDE hard drive (40gb-120gb) + PS2 network adapter + HDLOADER. Sony PS2 warranty is almost useless.. you can buy different ps2 parts from the internet.

[Busyman™]

Did anyone read that IKE said he has the PSTwo.

It already has an ethernet port and dial-up jack built in.

There is nothing to slide for the slide card.

[Formula1]

oh, well i really dont know much when it comes to it.. www.ps2-scene.org may help..

[abu_has_the_power]

the harddrive method does not work for all games. that's the biggest problem with it. other than that, it's the safest way to go. no voiding the warranty, which is pretty useless to begin with, no wearing out of the laser.

yes, using burned dvd's will wear our your laser. there are maybe premium high class dvd-r's that work really well and will not wear out your laser as much as cheaper dvdrs (taiyo yuden, verbatim, and some others)

check forums.afterdawn.com in their ps2 section for very detailed info

i'd recommend u just go and get a mod chip. the warranty is stupid.

and a lot of games won't run properly off an external usb harddrive. if u have the older ps2 where u can install a ps2 harddrive, it has higher chances of compatibility, but still not as good as running burned dvds

[JordoR]

Yes its true, the only main problem with the HD method is the compatibility issues. Although I've only come across a few games that I wasn't able to run. Using different modes you can make a game run properly, EX: All EA games run on Mode 3.

And even if you come across a game that wont run in any of the seven modes on HDLoader, you can download patch fixes that will allow the games to run properly. Luckily I do have an older big PS2, so that I can install the HD internally and not have to use a USB HD. The Slim PS2 has a lot of games that aren't compatible.