Which PS2 Method Has NO Problems

[lowlow42]

Hey guys, you might remember me from past posts. I have made a couple successful PS2-DVD games. Thanks for all the past help.

But my question is, what method do you guys use, that you guys never have problems with?

My method is ISO Read (DVD Decrypter), and then burn .iso with RecordNow MAX, but I have had 2 bad discs from that method. So before I try a 3rd time, I would like to know perhaps another method. Should I try Alcohol 120%? Also, I'm running out of DVD-R's, which ones should I get?

The discs I've had errors with, have both been EA Games, does that have anything to do with the coasters I've created? (Madden 2004, NBA Street Vol. 2)

As always, help is appreciated.

[lowlow42]

Might I add, that DVD Decrypter save's the Iso successfully. It is RecordNow MAX that gives me an error.

[nissmo300]

DVD Decrypter 2 Step PS2 Backup
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1. Mode > ISO > Read
2. Mode > ISO > Write

Is that hard?

[lowlow42]

I heard about that, but I also heard you need to burn at 1x. And DVD Decrypter burns at maximum. But if that works for you, then maybe I'll give it a try. So how about the DVD-R's?

[nissmo300]

Download the latest version and it allows you to pick the burn speed.

As for DVDs I use 2 kind, Verbatim and Ritek. I never had any problems with either.

[lowlow42]

Ok then, I'll try with Dvd Decrypter. And I'll stick to using Verbatim DVD-R, being the fact I've never had problems with them either.

Thanks for the help.

[radman2112]

I agree. I use DVD Decrypter for both steps and I havent had a coaster yet, even with EA games. I think its the best and easiest way.

[lowlow42]

Ok, next time I'll make sure that I'll do it this way.

[lowlow42]

I saw these new discs, are they any good? Do they work, as far as backing-up PS2 games?

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=1072284520997&skuId=6260985&type=product&pr...oryId=cat01163

I also hear TDK are pretty good.

If anyone has a link for 15 pack Verbatim DataLife Plus DVD-R's, I'd appreciate it.

[glockjs]

maxell 4x-r are the best discs you can buy on the store shelf.

you should be able to just do a disc copy with nero.

as far as ea games have an extra security built in, if your mod chip cant break it you cant play their games. depends on your mod chip.

[lowlow42]

But burning EA Games should be no problem, correct?

I've heard before that the best way to back-up games is to rip it to your hard drive first.

I have a No-Solder v7 Modchip with Swap Magic Boot Discs (2.0). That should play EA Games with no problem, correct?

[ps2daddy]

But burning EA Games should be no problem, correct?

I've heard before that the best way to back-up games is to rip it to your hard drive first.

I have a No-Solder v7 Modchip with Swap Magic Boot Discs (2.0). That should play EA Games with no problem, correct?

EA sports games only gave problems to those people that had neokeys and neo2.2's(there was an alternate boot method to defeat this with the neo 2.2) and the like (older swap mods that sent the scex signal). EA sports games required patches to play correctly with these mods. This was also only a problem with CD based games using those particular chips. If anyone is still posesse one othese types of chips patches to defeat this can be found at varous places on the web you also need ppf-o-matic. Drop me a pm if more details are needed on this
*update(this can also be defeated by using clonecd or alchol 120% to record your backups)

If you want a complete list of games that will not play with your swapmagic disks (without extra added help depending on your ps2 version, some wont play at all only a small number of games though) look here www.swapmagicfix.com

[lowlow42]

Yeah, I have no problem booting up a disc. It rips successfully, but when I record with RecordNow Max, it gives me an error.

[ps2daddy]

Yeah, I have no problem booting up a disc. It rips successfully, but when I record with RecordNow Max, it gives me an error.

Did you update to the latest pxengine?
Also what os are you running?
I am still thinking it might be your brand of disks.

Since I only use verbatim, Apple, or ritek now I have never had a bad disk with those brands (seriously). I have had a few bad disks using some other brands but none with those on my ps2 or my xbox.

I use Toast to write my backups (I'm on a mac)
But dvd decryptor and recordnow max should work great though

[lowlow42]

Yeah I have PxEngine358, and I have Windows XP Home. I currently use Verbatim DataLife Plus DVD-R.

[ps2daddy]

Yeah I have PxEngine358, and I have Windows XP Home. I currently use Verbatim DataLife Plus DVD-R.

More questions

How fast is your processor?

How much ram do you have?

How fast do you burn?

Do you do anything else in the background while burning?

When was the last time you defraged your HD?

[lowlow42]

AMD Athlon XP 2600+ 2.08 GHZ.
512 MB RAM.
In RecordNow Max, I burn at 1x.
I have nothing else running when burning.
I havent defragged in a while, but it tells me I should defrag both of my hard drives.

Defragging has something to do with the burning process?

[ps2daddy]

AMD Athlon XP 2600+ 2.08 GHZ.
512 MB RAM.
In RecordNow Max, I burn at 1x.
I have nothing else running when burning.
I havent defragged in a while, but it tells me I should defrag both of my hard drives.

Defragging has something to do with the burning process?

I dont know specifically if this is your problem but if your hard drive is very fragmented it will give you errors when you try to burn sometimes.

It has to search all over your HD to find bits and pieces of your files in order to burn it and sometimes that can freak a CPU out.

When you defragment it lines the files up in a better order like putting your ducks in a row and keeps your cpu happier.

Sounds like your processor, ram and OS are up to the task of burning. You might want to try defragging before you go to bed, just something else to try.

[lowlow42]

Ok, because its not very fragmented, I've had my computer for about a month and a half. I havent really done much with it.

But either way, I will defragment it tonight.

[Denvers Dawgs]

I only use dvd+r dvds for movies.....will these work for PS2 games?

[handyguy]

No, -r for games. Write at 2x, no faster.

New consoles can do +r but -r is always best.

[lowlow42]

When I analyzed my hard drive, it said it didnt need defragging.

So I think that isn't my problem.

[ps2daddy]

When I analyzed my hard drive, it said it didnt need defragging.

So I think that isn't my problem.

Sorry I was just going by your statement

I havent defragged in a while, but it tells me I should defrag both of my hard drives.

[lowlow42]

Im sorry, I had opened it up the first time, and it said do it.

Then I opened it up a second time, it said I didnt need to.

[ps2daddy]

Im sorry, I had opened it up the first time, and it said do it.

Then I opened it up a second time, it said I didnt need to.

Its gotta be gremlins man

Dont know what your problem could be

I use verbatim, apple, & Ritek disks have burned anywhere from 1-4x with no problems -R media.

Done this procedure over 500+ times and no problems on the disks period

You ps2 laser might be buggy.

[lordsmurf]

So many myths on this thread.

Anyway. DVD DECRYPTER ... READ ISO ... WRITE ISO
Use any GOOD media and burn at ANY SPEED support by the media.

MXLRG02 4x burned at 4x will be fine. Good media, supported speed.
The ISO should be read/written fine.

If not, then the game may need a patch. Rare, but happens. If the game is new, maybe it has new protection on it, this can happen too.

RECORDNOW MAX is fine too, but really not needed. Whatever you do, do NOT use Nero. I love the program, but it has a huge weakness with PS2 games.

Odds are you have cheap discs and using bad (or old) burning software. Do what I just said, and you should be fine.

[lowlow42]

But you do realize, that my PS2 plays successfully backed-upped games perfect.

It is the burning process in RecordNow MAX that gives me an error. I've never had a problem with my PS2.[/quote]

[ps2daddy]

But you do realize, that my PS2 plays successfully backed-upped games perfect.

It is the burning process in RecordNow MAX that gives me an error. I've never had a problem with my PS2.

There inst a ps2 game that requires a patch to play if you use a modchip or not (unless you want to change NTSC/Pal region)

Ok its not the laser then

It might just be that copy of Recordnow max you might want to return it to the store and ask for a new copy if possible and see if that makes a difference

[lowlow42]

Oh alright, so it is Recordnow Max? I knew I wasnt doing the process wrong.

I'll see what I can do about the software. Thanks for your help, I appreciate it!