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

trolli · Basic Member Joined: 17 Apr 2003

I'm looking at getting a used PS2, and then buying a mod chip for it. From what I have seen in this thread there are different mod chips for different versions of PS2.

The model of PS2 i see used the most is the SCPH-30001. And from what I can tell I can get a Magic 3.1 chip for it. I just want to make sure this is correct before I go out and buy both.

I want the mod so that I can play import games, not burns or copies. I don't really care about those. I'm just looking to be able to play ligitimate versions of DDRMax and DDRMax2 JP versions.

Zep · Posted: Tue May 13, 2003 4:38 pm Post subject:

It dose not work I have tryed it

so don't wast your time
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1nphas3n · Basic Member Joined: 11 May 2003

Izkmix · Posted: Wed May 14, 2003 12:56 pm Post subject:

I am getting a Magic 3.1 in my ps2 and I was wondering if anyone has tried using the chip with a network adapter? Thanks.
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BTTB · Trick Member Joined: 10 Dec 2002 Location: Deep in you.

Does the PSX tech refund if they mess up? What is their policy?

bnd · Basic Member Joined: 25 Apr 2003

I just got an install from PSX-tech, and the guy checks every PS2/Xbox before it goes out (checks for all types of media too: CD, DVD, backups, etc). Apparently mine did get a little shaken up during shipping, and it wouldn't play DVDs, but I e-mailed him and he gave me his phone number then told me how to fix it.

Awesome experience and I highly recommend that if you're sending your PS2 off, send it to PSX-tech.

trolli · Basic Member Joined: 17 Apr 2003

I see a lot of people have sent their playstations out to psx-tech and have good reviews. Has anyone every bought a pre-modded playstation from there?

bio retard · Posted: Thu May 15, 2003 3:29 pm Post subject:

Magic 3.1 works with the network adapter, whether you're playing backups or originals online.
I believe PSX-Tech would refund your money, but you may want to e-mail them.
I have heard a few people say that the pre-modded systems work fine.

Saiyajin · Posted: Thu May 15, 2003 4:25 pm Post subject:

For some reason I got a bit nostalgic when I thought of playing the Tony Hawk games... Problem is, all I have is a Japanese PS2.

I've been wondering for a long while what I could do to play Tony Hawk 3 or 4 on my import PS2... but Japan never releases those games. However, I just started searching for mods, and I saw the Swap Magic V2... It says it's capable of playing original import PS2 games, DVD and CD based. And, good lord, there is a model for JAPANESE SYSTEMS AVAILABLE at http://www.firefly-hk.com/customer/product.php?productid=35&cat=&page=&XCARTSESSID=d765b5a73162714f6dbaa4256c0688f0 that url! My question is this: If I would buy this, could I use the flip-top for my Japanese PS2 as well?

Also, does anyone know how compatible this is with most original PS2 games?

And does anyone have experience using the Japanese version of this swap disc with American games? If this method will work to play original US games on my Japanese PS2, I will be so extatic, I will run up and down the walls. I've wanted to play games like Tony Hawk, SSX, and sports games for the longest time... but never had the american PS2 to do so. So, any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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ddravan · Basic Member Joined: 20 Apr 2003

psx-tech rocks. very professional install and they have done a LOT so its not some newbie doing it.

highly recommend!

ryju · Basic Member Joined: 05 Nov 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada

does anyone have the anti-mod codes for DDR 5th mix?
thanks

Larrikin · Contributor Joined: 17 Feb 2002 Location: Illadelphia

Saiyajin · Posted: Fri May 16, 2003 6:40 pm Post subject:

Cool, thanks larrakin. I ordered both things last night... I doubt the Japanese swap disc will come for a few weeks... the only place that had the Japanese version was in Hong Kong. At least, that I saw. And the flip cover ended up costing 35 dollars total X_x, priority mail shipping included. It looked like a good quality one though... =D I can't wait to be able to play Tony Hawk 3 & 4 and GTA3 again. =D Some great American-only games! =D
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Kage · Trick Member Joined: 19 Mar 2002

Alright, I'm back from a long time ago....since MAX JP was released. Now since MAX2 JP came out, I would like to know if there is a way to patch the game the same way as MAX JP so it works on a PS2 w/ the USB mod. Yes, that's right, I have the POS USB mod. I also have a Jap PS1 btw. If anyone has any info or can point me to some about making a back up of MAX2, please do so.

Larrikin · Contributor Joined: 17 Feb 2002 Location: Illadelphia

Saiyajin · Posted: Sat May 17, 2003 6:13 am Post subject:

Larrikin · Contributor Joined: 17 Feb 2002 Location: Illadelphia

Saiyajin · Posted: Sat May 17, 2003 9:09 am Post subject:

Right... Awesome. I never buy RPGs in English anyway... so seems like I'm set. Rock on. Thanks.

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Remy · Trick Member Joined: 24 Jan 2002 Location: Astoria, NY

DVD-9s currently are Xenosaga, MGS2 Substance, and Sakura Wars.
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