Question about Modchips.

[Hakeshu]

Hi.. Long time I don't make a post or do any replys here.. ^^

But now I'll try to be active in the forums ..

I want to Mod my PS2 and my Xbox to play U.S. Games (I Live in Japan).. but I don't know any trusty page to buy :(

I found https://www.modchip.com/ on google, but I'm not sure about the security of the page.

Could somebody here tell me if https://www.modchip.com/ is trustfull?? or at least show a good page where I can buy my chips??

Thanx In advance people.. C-ya.

[Johnny]

I suggest Matrix Infinity or DMS4 Pro.

For Matrix Infinity official distributors, go here: http://www.infinitymod.com/matrix/

[JTI2K]

You could just flash the Xbox and do a cogswap in the PS2

Anyways, just to know, are modchips illegal in japan?

[Calpis]

Is there anywhere where modchips aren't illegal?

PS. I'll plug www.foundmy.com

[WolverineDK]

lol in my lovely country, modchips are not illegal :) And if they are, then they are selling them anyway without being stopped, just like some years ago, where Floyd(the chef) was in DK and made food on Christiania , you could at the time buy hash without being stopped by the police, but that is now history, and the hash deals are now more underground.

[Evangelion-01]

http://www.divineo.com/cgi-bin/div-us/di-ps2-stsm3j
that is probably the best option for you since you only want to play american games, get that if you have an old model ps2, that way you dont have to open it, and those discs are the japanese versions so they'll boot on your japanese ps2, or you can get dms4 and those pins if you dont know how to solder, but thats gonna set you back about 80bucks.

[XerdoPwerko]

I'd make a comment about there being no law in Mexico, but I'll go straight to recommending the Swap Magic 3.x option for PS2, especially the slim one (Don't know if it'll run on japanese machines, though, but it should - I think), and a soft-mod for XBox.

How to Soft-Mod a Jp. Xbox, that is another question.
But those two are the best options I think, other than the hard-drive installation of the games.

[dj898]

for xbox there are bunch of latest gen chips out requiring no soldering unlike 1st gen where 29 wires had to be soldered to a spot less than 2mm in diameter... :(

soft mod would be fine though it will get tired soon if you have bunch of different region titles...
I have v1.0 US xbox with chip to play different region titles as well as PAL xbox that I built from scrap/junk parts for XLIVE...

for PS2 I just saved the hassle and got PS2 Test unit...

[JTI2K]

Is there anywhere where modchips aren't illegal?

In most countries nobody gives a shit. I know that in spain and germany several courts declared that modchips arent illegal since they cant do others things than just playin pirated games.

Anyways, the PS2 the better is to get an old model and use it with an HD. Why? becos its DVD lens suckass (and the slim one suffer from overheating) and it`ll be broken before you know it. Plus with an HD the games load in a just a sec.

Too bad they discontinued the old model :-(


PD: I know theres an HDmod for the slimPS2, but the install is way too complex, and pretty sensible too.

[Taemos]

How to Soft-Mod a Jp. Xbox, that is another question.

I've heard Mechassault is region-free ;).

About the PS2 overheating comment, I've had no problems at all with mine. I've even watched a few movies on it. It gets warm to the touch, but it's not like it will burn your hand or anything. Hell, my Xbox gets warmer, and it's using an upgraded fan. :)

[XerdoPwerko]

Is it (PS2 older model) really discontinued? Because if it is, I REALLY need to get the spare parts to repair mine before they're no longer available.

[Taemos]

Is it (PS2 older model) really discontinued? Because if it is, I REALLY need to get the spare parts to repair mine before they're no longer available.

I'm pretty sure they quit producing them shortly before (or after?) the slim PSTwo went into production.

[JTI2K]

Is it (PS2 older model) really discontinued? Because if it is, I REALLY need to get the spare parts to repair mine before they're no longer available.

I been tring to find one for MONTHS, so i suppose its no more.......

Too bad, cuz even if i find one, the network-adapter (essential to install the HD) are even harder to find

[Zilog Jones]

Yes, I'm pretty certain they don't make them any more, too. Though I hope to God they're still making parts!

And a word of warning to you all - if for whatever reason you are going to acquire a SCPH-30003 (the first PAL model), DO NOT under any circumstances pay money for it! I have two here, and whatever the hell's wrong with them defies logic... and probably physics as well... O_o

[Taemos]

The EBGames stores here sell older used PS2s. I was considering buying one, until I remembered my old one.

[dj898]

for region free xbox titles have a look at this thread...

Region Free Xbox Games (list in thread) Vol. 2 (http://ntsc-uk.domino.org/showthread.php?t=29356)

[JTI2K]

Though I hope to God they're still making parts!

If the tray/DVD its broken you could always use it with the HD.

If you dont use an HD, then trow that shit and buy the new slim one. I have to say its prettier, too bad that the only way to atach a HD to it is with that damn "too-fucking-hard-to-weld" adaptor

[Taemos]

If the tray/DVD its broken you could always use it with the HD.

If you dont use an HD, then trow that shit and buy the new slim one. I have to say its prettier, too bad that the only way to atach a HD to it is with that damn "too-fucking-hard-to-weld" adaptor

If you mean permanently attach a hard drive, then maybe that is the only solution. You could always use USB Extreme and a USB harddrive, though, if you don't mind carting it around. It's what I've been planning on doing, I just have to get some money first...

[JTI2K]

You could always use USB Extreme and a USB harddrive.

The problem is that with USB it hardly loads at the same time that the DVD, and quite a number of games suffer from lag.

With all these issues, whats the point of the HD?


PD: i heard you guys are having a hard time there with the FBI, it that true or just exageration?

[Taemos]

The problem is that with USB it hardly loads at the same time that the DVD, and quite a number of games suffer from lag.

With all these issues, whats the point of the HD?


PD: i heard you guys are having a hard time there with the FBI, it that true or just exageration?

Ah, I never thought about that. I guess you'd be right about it being a bit pointless.

Who are you talking about with the FBI issues?

[JTI2K]

Who are you talking about with the FBI issues?

I just heard theres been a lot of raids since they pass that new anti piracy law.

Its that bad? I heard some guy got a 50000$ fine for selling xbox modchips in atlanta

[Taemos]

I haven't heard anything about that. $50,000 also seems to be a bit hefty for selling modchips, unless he was selling modified consoles with games already installed on the hard drives. I've heard of a few cases like that, and I think each of them gets what they deserve.

As for selling just modchips or an "installing service", I'll tell you once the local guy gets locked up ;).

[JTI2K]

Cool, i though that things were far worse than that

[RyanGamerGoneGrazy]

the local shops near my place still have 20 or so ff11 with the harddrives, they wer going for 120 cdn last time i checked.....it was a place called futureshop....its owned by best buy.....nice place..kinda expensive

[JTI2K]

the local shops near my place still have 20 or so ff11 with the harddrives, they wer going for 120 cdn

Wait, did they include the networkadapter?

[RyanGamerGoneGrazy]

no...just ff11 and the 40gig hdd...used network adaptors can be had for bout 10 used here......

[JTI2K]

used network adaptors can be had for bout 10 used here......

Hey could you get one and send it to me? Since sony released those damn PStwos those adapter just dissapeared from the stores.

Check it to see if its working :-D

[RyanGamerGoneGrazy]

i would, but im flat broke, plus ninetynine percent of the time, they dont check to see if it works, and all i have is the slim ps2...i checked the shipping for argentina, and it would cost a friggin fortune......sorry dude, i would if i could....terribly sorry

[JTI2K]

Dude Ill pay, how im goin to ask a perfect stranger to do me a gift? :-D

Although, if you cant test it and they wont either, bad luck :smt009

[RyanGamerGoneGrazy]

ebgames stopped testing all their shite bout a year ago, they used to be really cheery people, you could talk to them for hours and hours, now all they do is try to sell you a warranty on a friggin game....do they think were idiots....retorical question..



ill keep my open to see if i see anything, but i checked earlier today, the ebgames that had the network adapters went bust due to the location of the mall, it was a seedy place, and if you know about hamilton ontario, than you know how seedy it is, im goin to another one tommorw, so ill check...i hope..

[atomiX]

For xbox, go with softmod since you just want to play imports. Great thing is that you can still do almost everything you could with a modchip. Plus...it's free (if you have the right tools that is).

For PS2, depends what you want to do. I'd recommend swap magic since you don't need to open your console.

[madhatter256]

Modding a PS2 is one of the most hardest things to do. Too many wires!!

[JTI2K]

the ebgames that had the network adapters went bust due to the location of the mall, it was a seedy place

OK; but what you mean with "seedy"?

[RyanGamerGoneGrazy]

the place was a dump..hamilton is a friggin dump......excuse my language, but the scum that walked through that place....i wouldnt go into that place wavin money around for fear of being mugged, but did they ever have some good deals

[Taemos]

Modding a PS2 is one of the most hardest things to do. Too many wires!!

Exactly why I bought Swap Magic. Now if I could make something to jam down in the lid sensor, I'd be good to go.

[XerdoPwerko]

Modding a PS2 is one of the most hardest things to do. Too many wires!!

Listen to this one, please. I learned that the hard way.

Yes, get Swap Magic, unless you have a seriously expert electronics technician that can help you.

[JTI2K]

i wouldnt go into that place wavin money around for fear of being mugged, but did they ever have some good deals

Yeah i kno, theres was a whole VG mall in one of the worst zones of BuenosAires, Once.

The place got ever EVRYTHING you could imagine, too bad the placa was a damn ghetto and you could carry a lot of money (or games in the way out) :smt009

[Johnny]

Modding a PS2 is one of the most hardest things to do. Too many wires!!

Yep, and here's the most important part: the installation itself. Use the right cables, a decent solder, plus you have to place the modchip on a place it won't cause interference.

Marcelo, from Maximum Level Games, did the install of mine, and all i can say is WOW. 1 hour of a work of art.

Anyway, you can use DMS4EZI that does not require a single soldering. Just connect the chips to the boards and it's ready to go:

JTI2K: If you want a PS2 network adaptor, check www.mercadolivre.com.br or any brazilian online game store. I'm sure you'll find one easy.

[Taemos]

If they find some way to make one of those things for the slim PS2, I'll be happy :).

[JTI2K]

JTI2K: If you want a PS2 network adaptor, check www.mercadolivre.com.br or any brazilian online game store. I'm sure you'll find one easy.

Dunno, mercadolibre (at least the argentinian one) suckass, plus i still need a PS2 :smt042

[zappenduster]

i just bought a ps2 test to get rid of the region hazzle but is there something on the xbox dev that alows you to play all regions ? (xbox debug or so ?

[dj898]

afaik there's no ps2test equivalent for xbox...