The How-To-Run-Imports Thread - Read the 1st post! (7.10.05)

Axis · Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2003 10:04 pm Post subject:

Hi,

I'm thinking about getting a Flip-Top for my PS2 ((Thanks Nugget!

)) and I have one question that I don't think has come up yet:

Does the CD-Tray motor still work once the Flip-Top is installed? Like, if I'm trying to play an original NTSC game, can I skip all the swapping, and just push the eject button to boot up a game normally?

TIA!

Doctor McNozzle · Basic Member Joined: 08 Aug 2003

now, i know this has been covered before, but i just want a definitive, clear answer:

If i have a flip-top, and a Gameshark 2 version 2, i can play psone games, correct? Assuming that is correct, I've heard stories about how 5th mix has anti-mod protection requiring ninja-like swapping of disks 2 or 3 times. Would i have to do this with a flip-top and gameshark? If not, is the procedure:

1. insert gameshark
2. put in anti mod codes
3. swap disc when told to using flip top
4. dance around as the game loads successfully?

Like i said, i know that these have all been answered separately, but getting one definitive answer for all these questions I'm sure would help me and a lot of others considering the flip top mod.

Whoever answers this will be my personal messiah.

Frags10 · Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2003 11:34 pm Post subject:

Cutriss · Staff Member Joined: 24 Jan 2002

I don't want to stir up anyone's hopes here, but Slashdot published an article over the weekend detailing one guy's successful efforts to trigger a buffer overflow exploit in the PS2, enabling the console to run arbitrary code.

This could lead to the ability to load *any* game disc, provided that you have a PS1 memory card, a corresponding PS1 game to load the exploit (currently the code is only set up to work with C:SotN and Chrono Cross), and a way to get the file onto your memory card (DexDrive).

I haven't tested this myself, so I don't know what the exploit's current state is, but it's highly likely that there will be a chipless boot mod in a matter of weeks.

Here's the story, for those interested.
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Doctor McNozzle · Basic Member Joined: 08 Aug 2003

*UPDATE 8-21*

after reading the forums on ps2ownz.com, i see that the chipless mod for ps2independence will work for homebrew code loaded from the memory card. However, according to the users of that forum, which are most likely far more informed than i, said that backups and imports could not be booted with this method; it simply can't be done. I guess we're better off with our flip-tops.

Axis · Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2003 10:49 pm Post subject:

I second Doctor McNozzle's question; I am still extremely confused as to which Gameshark/Action Replay I need to play PSX imports on my PS2

EDIT: I remember seeing that the GS-CDX does not work and the GS2 for PS2 does not let you input the needed antimod codes. So what about this one? I believe it is the GS Lite for the PSX.

http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/232306.asp

Cutriss · Staff Member Joined: 24 Jan 2002

GumshoeSleuth · Basic Member Joined: 28 May 2003

This has probly been answered someone but i didnt see it.

If you have your ps2 modded can it still play american games?

Isaru · Trick Member Joined: 18 Mar 2003 Location: Stockton, CA

Doctor McNozzle · Basic Member Joined: 08 Aug 2003

thanks a ton for clearing that up, Isaru.

*sends his payment to ps2cover.com right now*

Axis · Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2003 2:36 pm Post subject:

Well I ordered my Fliptop on Friday evening from ps2fliptop.com and it came today! Installation was a breeze! The instructions that came with the thing weren't very helpful at all, but I used that FAQ site that was posted in this thread, which was extremely useful. I had a little bit of trouble propping out the white disc from the original case ((I accidently cracked it

)) and squeezing in the power/reset wire at the end, but everything still works

Unfortunately, my Gameshark doesn't come until later this week, but at least I'll be ready for it when it does arrive. Thanks to all those who posted about their Fliptop experience!!

sandstorm12345666 · Basic Member Joined: 09 Nov 2002

i needed some help with an import mod and i figured this would be the right place to ask. i bought 5th mix jpn and i got a psx change 1 and when i try to play it works for about ten seconds then it says that the system has been tampered with and to call this number if you have any problems. i was wondering if i used an earlier version of the psx(i have a model number 90xx i guess because i dont have a parrallel port)if it would work or if it would be safe to call the number (arent these things illegal?). thanks for the help.

PSOmasterX77 · Trick Member Joined: 25 Aug 2003 Location: Rochester, NY

Yeah, I wanna import DDR Extreme, and I was also wondering if anybody has trouble with the magic swap dics? That's what I erally wanna get, but I haven't heard about these "flip tops". Can someone fill me in please?

Geneity X · Trick Member Joined: 21 Nov 2002 Location: @_@

I just tried for 3 hours strait to get the DVD SwapMagic disc to work and to no avail. My PS2 doesn't like reading games but with a few tries it will read them. The DVD Swap cd WILL NOT WORK

.What happens is when it reads it, In the browser screen it comes up as a gold cd and when I click on it it goes to a black screen for 8 secs then returns to the browser screen. Thats whats been happening for the past 3 hours (sounds like a rockin party, huh?

). I tried the Swap CD cd and that works with a few tries but unfourtanatly ParaPara is a DVD game.

Can anyone help me?

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Mikeweiser · Trick Member Joined: 15 Feb 2003 Location: Saginaw, MI

I got a quick question that I didn't see answered on the front page:

If I just go and buy an import ps2, then It will play both import PS2, and import PS games, just as a US PS2 would, with US PS/2 games?

Cutriss · Staff Member Joined: 24 Jan 2002

Yes.
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dj Zeph · Trick Member Joined: 18 Jun 2002 Location: Florida

cigy41987 · Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2003 6:54 pm Post subject:

OK problem: I just bought an Action Replay for my PS2 witht he intentions of using it to play Pop'N Music 8. When I put the disc in it said Disc read error. I know sionce my PS2 is an early model, its disk drive is defective and I was going to ship it out to be fixed but havent gotten to it yet mainly since my mom threw out the piece of paper with the info. When the cd did work, i said Insert A PS/ PS2 game. Am i doing something wrong? Does Action Replay not work for PS2? Is it just my disc drive thats messing it up? Thanks to anyone who helps!

Cutriss · Staff Member Joined: 24 Jan 2002

Since the Action Replay isn't an official Sony product, Datel doesn't have the ability to use Sony's proprietary copy protection mechanisms during the disc mastering process, so they have to do their best to mimic it.

As you can see, it doesn't always work that well. It affects GameShark users too.
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cigy41987 · Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2003 11:32 am Post subject:

Ughhh more problems. Ok, the action replay wrked after a while so I tried the homebrew slidecard methind, hit X...and nothign happened. Would this be because its not an Action Replay 2 but an Action Replay one (though its meant for PS2 just to clear thigns up) or could it be my drive again?