Importing IIDX

Dam Dariram · Trick Member Joined: 11 Feb 2002

I'm thinking about getting some iidx. My old ps2 is OOC so I was thinking about getting a slimline. How easy is it too play imported games on those with a swamp disc. Is it as easy as it was on ps1. Also where is a good place to buy import game. Any place that takes a visa debit would be good.

0rion · Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2007 4:48 pm Post subject:

On a slim PS2, all you need to do is cover the various places that tell the system that it's "open" (on a regular, you'd need a fliptop mod). From there, all you need is a Swap Magic disc, which is usually quite inexpensive.
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Vodka Drunkenski · Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2007 5:03 pm Post subject:

Whats a good cheap way to cover up the sensors that tell the slimline that it is open?
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0rion · Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2007 5:18 pm Post subject:

Electric (black) tape.

You can find guides for what to cover up on the Internet.
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Dam Dariram · Trick Member Joined: 11 Feb 2002

Is magic keys and a swap magic the way to go? Whats the difference between 3.6 and 3.8? Where is the best place to buy these things? I was thinking play-asia for my import. Are they good and do they take visa debit? Finally what style of IIDX do you reccomend?

cj iwakura · Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 5:55 pm Post subject:

If you have a slim PS2, there's a kit that includes three tiny pieces you snap into the PS2. It's a flawed system, but with a bit of extra effort, it works.

If you have a newer model, you might have to get a more expensive version of the kit, but it's flexible with the older one too.

I recommend 10th, because it's got great new songs and a few classics.
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Wordhiezel · Posted: Tue May 15, 2007 5:13 am Post subject:

As soon as I mod my slimline I'm getting IIDX Red and Happy Sky

I need an arcade-style controller though, which are extremely expensive. The controller that came with Beatmania US sucks.
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Weston · Trick Member Joined: 17 Feb 2003 Location: Minnesota

The beatmania US controller is much better than the Japanese versions from what I hear. I think the US controller is great, although I made a few modifications to it. You really don't need an arcade style controller unless you want to be totally hardcore into the game.

Wordhiezel · Posted: Tue May 15, 2007 10:11 am Post subject:

Yeah I plan on going all the way and getting good enough to pass the level 12 songs like Mei and Nageki No Ki, something I know I won't be able to do with the regular controller. The buttons are too stiff.
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tekkie · Trick Member Joined: 19 Dec 2003 Location: Albuquerque

The Japanese buttons are like little clicky ones.

The US are more like smushy.

Japanese > US.
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Dam Dariram · Trick Member Joined: 11 Feb 2002

I got my new ps2 I think its a V15. Now where can I get magic keys and beatmania? Where can i find out of what songs are on each style?