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danyuk · Joined: 17 Jun 2003

If u get it 'chipped' does that just mean u can play snide games or can u play games from England/US etc?

jaebea · Joined: 21 Sep 2003 Location: SYD

Depends on the chip.

Most modern modchips will add all sorts of features to your PS2.

Region free DVD is notable (this is NOT standard on PS2's), the ability to play imported PS1 and PS2 games (NOT standard) and the ability to pay "backups" (wahahaha just another word for "pirated") PS1 and PS2 games.

The Messiah2 chip comes highly recommended, over the Magic3.

jae.

danyuk · Joined: 17 Jun 2003

Thanks. So with the Messiah2 chip I can play imported games? If so where is best shop to go to in Seoul, if u know?

Thanks

danyuk · Joined: 17 Jun 2003

sorry, one more thing, how much to get the chip and have it installed?

dogbert · Joined: 29 Jan 2003 Location: Killbox 90210

I believe that there's still an issue with playing DVD games from PAL-standard regions. I don't think the mod will help with that. Gord?

LiquidSunshine · Joined: 31 Mar 2003

my ps2 has a mod chip and i can play nhl2004 from canada. by the way, it's a great game.

danyuk · Joined: 17 Jun 2003

Liquid. Im getting confused with what type of chip i need, here. What is a 'mod' chip? So thats better than the Messiah?

igotthisguitar · Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2003 9:36 pm Post subject:

>. I'd like to know more about this too. I'm looking to buy a unit at present but am unclear whether eg if my brother sends me games from Canada i can play them on a unit purchased here in Korea.

Are there any English games available here in Korea ???

Where do we go & how does one get a chip installed ??? According to one of these postings, the messiah chip sounds like the best way to go.

Thanks.

maxxx_power · Joined: 17 Mar 2003 Location: BWAHAHAHAHA! I'M FREE!!!!!!!

Go to Yongsan and wander around the underground part with all the phones, there is a ps2 vendor there that will sell you a chipped ps2. he will ask US or Korean System (go with the korean as you can always get a transformer or change out the power supply when you go home).

The chipped systems will play games from any region as well as backup *cough* copy *cough* games.

Don't forget to buy the region free DVD as well.

If you pm me I will tell you a really good place to get backup DVD and CD ps2 games.

J.B. Clamence · Joined: 15 Jan 2003

I think a lot of smaller electronics shops that sell PS2 (especially shops in places like Yongsan) will put the chip in for you. Just keep in mind that once the machine has been opened (and the seal on the back has been broken), your warranty is void.

LiquidSunshine · Joined: 31 Mar 2003

i have a korean machine and the chip allows me to play foreign games. you can get it in yongsan. when you buy the ps2 ask the vendor to hook you up. if he can't then move on to the next guy. eventually someone will fix it up for you. it is fairly common in yongsan

dogbert · Joined: 29 Jan 2003 Location: Killbox 90210

My advice is dress casually, don't wear a suit. Laughing

LiquidSunshine · Joined: 31 Mar 2003

i'm not sure here but i think mod means modified. i don't know what the actual name of the chip is.
it isn't the one that needs a cd to boot. don't get that one, it's pain in the arse.
i'm not much help here. i don't know the name of the chip. i just went and i let them hook it up.

jaebea · Joined: 21 Sep 2003 Location: SYD

As I mentioned before, I recommend the Messiah2 chip for PS2. The Magic3 had some issues when I installed so I upgraded to the Messiah2.

jae.