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Octavius Hite · Posted: Sun Feb 29, 2004 4:16 am Post subject: Bought Modded PS2 now what?

Bought a modded PS2 in Yongsan but cant get DVD's to play. What am I doing wrong?

Please help!

buddy bradley · Joined: 24 Aug 2003 Location: The Beyond

Plug it in.

Seriously though, did you check to see that it's working when you bought it? We aren't dealing with a lot of information here. Specifics, man, specifics!

Gord · Joined: 25 Feb 2003

Some non-swap mod chips report all DVD media being a game, so the PS2 tries to load it as a game instead of a movie. If you picked up a unit with one one those chips, you're S.O.L. for watching movies with it. You'll know if you have one of these units if you toss in a movie and you get a red screen saying "Please insert PlayStation 2 disc".

jaebea · Joined: 21 Sep 2003 Location: SYD

Depends on the chip.

My Messiah2 chip is a switchable chip, which means I hold down the power button for fractionally longer (until the screen jumps a bit) then it can read PS1 and DVD movies perfectly. If I hold it down completely, then I can switch the chip off.

jae.

komtengi · Joined: 30 Sep 2003 Location: Slummin it up in Haebangchon

buy a dvd player... they're not that expensive.. well worth it

jurassic5 · Joined: 02 Apr 2003 Location: PA

yeah, i got my ps2 modded and the guy told me that i have to hold down my power switch when turning it on for about 5 seconds. it works. now all i have to do is get a swap disc so i can watch korean dvd's.

U.S.A. · Joined: 19 Jan 2003

Had my PS2 modded many years ago in Korea. When it was done, the dude gave me a disc titled "Action Replay" (something something). I would put that disc in then choose which region for my DVD. Never had a problem. See if the dude in the store knows about the Action Replay disc.

komtengi · Joined: 30 Sep 2003 Location: Slummin it up in Haebangchon

older chips required action replay, newer ones dont.
watching dvds on your ps2 will ensure your lens has a shorter lifespan. personally I use my ps2 for games only....

dogbert · Joined: 29 Jan 2003 Location: Killbox 90210

Toby · Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Location: Wedded Bliss

I just turn mine on and off about three times if it is not reading properly. After that it is fine. Same with copied games.

kylehawkins2000 · Joined: 08 Apr 2003

I bought a PS2 here in Korea and had the same problem. Don't fret, it'll work! Try holding the power button down for three seconds, releasing for a second, and holding it in again.

It takes a couple of tries sometimes but I've always been able to get it to work.

Good Luck

Tiberious aka Sparkles · Joined: 23 Jan 2003 Location: I'm one cool cat!

Suntzu · Joined: 14 Mar 2004

I bought a new PS2 but my games won't play as they are from another country.(some are backups too) Where can I get mine modded? The model is a 50005/N Please email if you know for sure!

Thanks heaps

[email protected]

rawiri · Joined: 01 Jun 2003 Location: Lovely day for a fire drill.

i got my buddy in new zealand to buy and send over a game that i have been salivating about for ages, he has mailed it and its on its way but im wondering if my modded ps2 will play ALL GAMES FROM ALL COUNTRYS, it now doesnt play DVD's (after the mod chip was put in) i dont care but.......if it doesnt play stacey jones rugby league 2003, I'LL BE RIGHT PEEVED! what ya reckon my chances are peeps?

jaebea · Joined: 21 Sep 2003 Location: SYD

The PS2 will explode from playing such a ridiculous title.. :)

Just kidding, it should do fine if the mod has been done right.

jae.