Playstation 2 boot disc, etc.

[Mobius]

Have seen similiar threads for other consoles, so I hope this is not against the rules. If it is then just delete this thread!

Revisiting the Final Fantasy 8 Soundtrack has brought a lump to my throat, as I remember childhood years spent working my way through countless Japanese RPG's. Unfortunately I gave my sister my playstation 1 (which was chipped) so she could play Harvest Moon to her hearts content. I have a ps2, but its untouched with regards to modding. I don't know anybody that could fit a chip (my old Japanese mate has swanned off to University) so basically I'm wondering whether playing backup discs with a ps2 is now possible using some sort of boot disc, rather than having to solder a chip or something into the ps2? Alternatively, is there some type of "action replay" card device? I remember they were a popular way of doing it with the original psx, although I never tried it myself.

Summary - I want to mod my ps2 so I can play imported/back up ps1/ps2 games. Is this possible? I have a cd burner etc, so I can download files as necessary if some sort of player made boot disc is available.

 

[Whipped]

No links, cause that would break the CoC

Basically, there are swap discs. They require you to replace the lid of your PS2 with one that can be opened from the top. You can then put the boot DVD/CD in the PS2, let it get to the welcome screen, swap the disc with your backup and play away.

It's not 100% compatible and a lot of the time you end up making a ton of coasters before you get the right burning speed and media for the backup to work.

If you can find some way to get a chip in the machine then do it. just don't try it yourself unless you are very, very good at soldering. I tried to do mine and decided against it when I found I had to solder 12 connections around a chip, where each point was only 1/2 a millimeter away from the next.

 

[cHodAX]

Signup for the disqworld forums (Playstation section), there are guys like m4tty that will arrange for courier collection and delivery plus the fitting of a good mod chip all for around £40, he had mine collected/fitted and back to me in 4 days or so about a year ago. He has a great reputation on those forums as well, has been on there for years and is totally trustworthy. There are a few others that offer a similair service as well.

Just make a post in the Playstation forum asking for a quote and I am sure someone will reply.

 

[Mobius]

Thanks. I've signed up to that forum but am still waiting activation.