DVD-R boot methods

[ZeRo ONE]

ok i have a dvd-r game and a chip in ps2 and a gameshark 2. i've already tried one boot method (holding the button, swapping disks, etc.). is there any other boot methods, or is it because of my chip, or my gs2? i have the gs2 v2, could that be the problem?

[Armadillo]

what chip do you have ?

[ZeRo ONE]

not exactly sure... i just kno that i need the gameshark to get burned ps2 games to work, and ps1 games work automatically. i dunno the name or anything

[Armadillo]

need more details like when you do the dvd-r boot method does the tray not come out by itself or does the game not boot.

It could be you have usb mod or a neo2.2 in 5 wire mode so you cant boot dvd-r or it could just be you didn't do the method right or are using dvd-r's that your ps2 can't read.

So more details please.

[NorthViking]

moved to ps2 forum >>

[CyBeR XxX]

it's probably a star chip but not sure. we need more info m8 there like 20000 different methods.

[mrcabbie]

as you do not know what psx chip you got try one of these boot methods:dance:

you can all but try cya ;-)



Normal Boot Method (PS2 Backups Normal Boot Method (PS2 Backups)
That standard method for PS2 backups using AR2/GS2

Insert the AR2/GS2 CD1

Power off the PS2 for 5 seconds

Turn on the machine - will boot to a menu

Select START GAME

Select WITHOUT CODES

Press Eject

Swap AR2/GS2 disc with your PS2 backup

Press eject to close tray

Press X AS SOON as the tray closes

The game will now load

Normal Boot Method 2 (PS2 Backups & AR2/GS2 v1.1)
Alternative normal method - has had greater success with v1.1 AR2/GS2

Insert the AR2/GS2 CD1

Power off the PS2 for 5 seconds

Turn on the machine - will boot to a menu

Select START GAME

Select WITHOUT CODES

Screen will say Insert Disc - Press X

Press Eject

Swap AR2/GS2 disc with your PS2 backup

Press X - Wait for it to say Loading and background animation stops

Press eject to close tray

The game will now load



EA Boot Method (PS2 Backups)
This is the method for PS2 backups that won't boot with normal method

Insert the AR2/GS2 CD1

Power off the PS2 for 5 seconds

Press and hold the reset button - machine will boot

Menu screen will appear

Select START GAME (Still holding Reset)

Select WITHOUT CODES (Still holding reset)

Let go of reset - tray will eject and stay open for 4 seconds

The disc will still be spinning when using AR2/GS2 v1.4 & above

Swap AR2/GS2 disc with your PS2 backup

Do not press eject - the tray will close automatically

Press X AS SOON as the tray closes

For AR2/GS2 v1.4 & above you need to select O + R1 instead of X

The game will now load

EA Boot Method 2 (PS2 Backups)
This is the alternative EA Method that seems to work for some people

Insert the AR2/GS2 CD1

Power off the PS2 for 5 seconds

Press and hold the reset button - machine will boot

Menu screen will appear

Let go of reset - tray will eject and stay open for 4 seconds

The disc will still be spinning when using AR2/GS2 v1.4 & above

Leave the AR2/GS2 disc in and let the tray close

Select START GAME

Select WITHOUT CODES

Press Eject

Swap AR2/GS2 disc with your PS2 backup

Press Eject - Game will now load

Press X

If you have v1.4 you may need to press O + R1 instead of X

If you have 1.5 or above you may have to press Triangle + Circle + Square + X

The game will now load



DVD Rip Boot Method (PS2 DVD Rips)
Another alternative method for troublesome discs

Insert the AR2/GS2 CD1

Power off the PS2 for 5 seconds

Press and hold the reset button - machine will boot

Menu screen will appear

Let go of reset - tray will eject and stay open for 4 seconds

The disc will still be spinning when using AR2/GS2 v1.4 & above

Swap AR2/GS2 disc with your DVD Rip backup

Select START GAME

Select WITHOUT CODES

Press eject till tray comes out halfway then press eject again

Press X AS SOON as the tray closes

For AR2/GS2 v1.4 & above you need to select O + R1 instead of X

The game will now load



Ready to Rumble 2 Boot Method (Alternative Method)
Some people had trouble with Ready to Rumble 2 and this seemed to fix it

Uses the normal EA Boot Method to boot the game

As soon as the game starts to check the Memory Card Press EJECT

Wait a couple of seconds until the main R2R screen appears

Close the tray and the game should now work ok



How to boot PSX backups & PS2 originals
Wouldn't it be great if all backups booted like this !

Power off the PS2 for 5 seconds

Boot as normal - no special



How to boot PSX originals
This technique simply deactivates the chip

Insert your PSX original

Power off the PS2 for 5 seconds

Press reset for 1 second (Until blue light comes on) then let go

Game will now boot as normal - the chip is deactivated



How to boot PSX imports
Please note that this will be automatic with NEO3

Insert your PSX original

Power off the PS2 for 5 seconds

Turn on the machine

Press eject just before the PSX LOGO SCREEN

Swap with your PSX import backup

Press eject to close the tray

The game will now load



How to reset the AR2/GS2 back to its factory settings
Do this if your system suddenly becomes unreliable at booting PS2 backups using the normal method - you will lose any saves.

Insert your AR2/GS2 CD1

Power off the PS2 for 5 seconds

Hold all the top buttons (R1 + R2 + L1 + L2) and press start

Turn on the machine (Keep buttons held)

You will get a message to reset to factory defaults

Press X

Restart the machine

The AR2/GS2 has now been reset

[ZeRo ONE]

the problem i am having is that the tray doesn't open at all when i let go of the reset button, not by itself anyway.

[Armadillo]

Well then you ethier have a neokey which will be in the usb port or you have a neo2.2/starchip wired in 5 wire mode instead of 8.Ethier way unless the tray ejects by itself you cant boot dvd-r.

[songoku119]

Indeed. Go to the GS2 screen and select start game without codes. When it sais insert game, you hold the eject button, it should start making some funky whining and beeping sounds. The reset light should turn a brighter color, wich will be because of the orangle light in the back lighting up also. You should see that light as well. Anyways, when the whining stops, the tray should open automatically. Once it opens swap the GS2 disk with the copied game and wait till the beeping and whining stops. Sometimes it will close again by itself, and you will have a time period of about 5 seconds in wich to swap that copied game. Sometimes the light will just turn back to the regular green and you will have to hold the eject button again to close it(yes it will close if you just press it, but this is how you have to do it). In either case, once it closes you must immediately press the X button. Also, in most modchips I have seen, including the USB mods, a Gameshark Version 2 is highly recommended. If you dont have that version, i recommend you get it POST HASTE!

[Duff123]

I have a few questions about burning PS2 games. I don't have a mod chip, but I've read that you can still make a game boot by doing a swap method by taking off the front of the tray and flipping a switch to make the tray pop out so you can put a burned game in. What I was reading said that Gameshark 2 or Action Replay 2 v1.1, 1.2 & 1.3 were the best, will v2 or newer work?

Does it matter if I copy my game to a CDR or a DVD-R or DVD-RW? Will any of them boot with a good copy made and using this swapping method?

Will Alcohol 120% make a good back up copy? I've read mostly about CDRWIN, but I don't have that. If I get CDRWIN, can I burn it with DVD Decrypter and have a good copy?

Thanx for answering my questions.