backup copy of my PS2 game

[frank087234]

I want to make backup copy of my PS2 game. Which is the best
software to use for this purpose to buy? AnyDVD, CloneDVD
or Clone CD??

[Rocol]

Personally I use Stomp RecordNow Max .. simplicity in itself to use ;) .. a trial can be downloaded here ....

http://www.downseek.com/download/21458.asp

and a tutorial for backing up PS2 games, using Stomp RecordNow Max, here ...

http://www.dvd-backup.net/article.php?13.0

[FantasyGhost]

There's no "best" software, all are equally good it's just up to you to decide which you prefer most. AnyDVD and CloneDVD are about the same except tht CLoneDVD doesn't backup protected DVDmovies. CloneCD is for CDs and as most PS2 games are DVD nowadays you'll be better off with the DVD version. Then there are lots of other burning programs, you decide which one you like most. http://www.mgforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26798

[frank087234]

Does it matter if my OS FAT32 or NTFS? ( ire need split). Does back up copy work with the new Slim PS2? Do I still need to modify Console (Mod). Thanks

[FantasyGhost]

Well i dunno about other software, but i do know that DVDDecrypter can make a second file if it's getting above 4GB then you get an MDS file which holds the 2 created ISO files together. And i think Alcohol 120% does the same as it's also creates an MDS file.

[Rocol]

It doesn't matter about your OS file system.

You will have to get your PS2 chipped to play backups. There are other methods, but they are not very reliable, and could damage your console.

[frank087234]

Where can I have new slim PS2 chipped? I live in UK.

[Rocol]

Try a Computer Fair in your area ..

http://www.computerfairs.com/cgi-bin/cfi?M=1&R=2

or a Computer Market ..

http://www.computermarkets.co.uk/

They are currently charging around £80 to chip the new slimline PS2's .. they do it whilst you wait ;)

[frank087234]

so if i get it chipped, it will play backup copies using RecordNow Max?

[FantasyGhost]

yes, once it's chipped you can play backups, imports, etc

[frank087234]

Which type of DVD should I buy in order to make a workable backup copy of ps2 games?

[Rocol]

Personally I use the DVD-R, with the Ritek, purple dye, writing surface .. but most DVD's will handle them OK.

[frank087234]

I have Sony DVD RW DW - U55A ( Multiformat DVD+/- RW) istalled on Laptop Sony Vaio ( CPU 1.6 Pent M, 60 GB, 512 RAM) is this device OK to copy PS2. Also is there place to chip slimline PS2 in South East UK ( Brighton or Crawley)? Thanks

[Mugatu03]

You could send it away. If you look online there are places that will do it if you send them the PS2 and they will send it back. I dont know if you can trust them, but apparently they do a good job.

[Rocol]

Did you check for a Computer Fair, at a location near to you ?? .. they will do it whilst you wait ;)

http://www.computerfairs.com/cgi-bin/cfi?M=1&R=2

[Mugatu03]

Thats really cool. Ive never heard of a place that did mods while you wait. Thats awesome, thats a great service, I think some of those need to get to America.