How do I upgrade the Modbo V1.2 to firmware 1.4b ??

**dungbeetle46** · 07-30-2005,08:01 PM

I keep reading these posts flaming the modbo and infinity se etc and was just wondering something.
Dont get me wrong I dont support them either and was quite upset when I was sold one not knowing it was a clone.
I just want someone to explain the difference.

(1) you can download a program to play ps2 games on your computer and your not told where but you can download the bios, isnt this the same thing and nobody cares about that.
(2) you can chip a sony to play games you havent bought, illegal yes but does happen, so people are ripping off the game developers, but nobody cares.
(3) if I came to you and said I have made a pstwo with ripped code and I can sell it to you for a third of the price of an original ps2, it might have a few little bugs but I am sure you guys here could help iron them out, you would all be jumping at the chance to get it up and running, a ps2 for a 3rd of the price, excellent.

But someone comes along with a chip for the 3rd of the price and everyone is jumping down thier throat about how bad they are and how bad the people are that use them.

I agree we shouldn't support them, but we shouldn't bag the people who do, a lot of these people only support them because its all they can afford, the same as a lot of people shop at those cheap import stores because they get something cheap, it may not last as long but its all they can afford.

If modders tell people they are getting a clone then it should be the individuals choice, if there told there getting the real deal and are instead sold a clone, shoot them.

just had to have my say, sorry if it upset anyone

T07N · 07-30-2005,08:10 PM

The cloners don't have to do as much work as the modchip maker, they are just rippers. The game industry owns A LOT of the market they don't need the bonus. If you can't afford $50 chip then you shouldn't own a ps2. Cause the games are mostly $50 each.

**dungbeetle46** · 07-30-2005,08:49 PM

here in australia an original matrix is $99 and a modbo is $20, I think that is why a lot of people use them, I use subzero2, also $20, and I have an original Matrix in my own machine, its just I can understand why some people might only want to pay $20 instead of $99 so I dont bag them ,Thats all. but now that chips like the subzero2 are available for the same price if not cheaper, I dont see a need for anyone to use the clones.

**SlinkyDink** · 07-30-2005,09:32 PM

Dungbeetle I couldn't agree more with your rational.
I personally love the modbo chip, even with its few problems. Its an awsome chip for the money (dev1 mode, autoboot!!, 100% boot rate)

I only wish I could somehow remove the matrix logo when the system boots, as it is not a real infinity and its misleading.

T07N · 07-31-2005,01:08 AM

Originally Posted by dungbeetle46

here in australia an original matrix is $99 and a modbo is $20, I think that is why a lot of people use them, I use subzero2, also $20, and I have an original Matrix in my own machine, its just I can understand why some people might only want to pay $20 instead of $99 so I dont bag them ,Thats all. but now that chips like the subzero2 are available for the same price if not cheaper, I dont see a need for anyone to use the clones.

Ok, I didn't know of the price difference. But I still rather use the Subzeros rather than the clone.

**dungbeetle46** · 07-31-2005,05:05 AM

The subzeros is all i use now, great chip, thanks to suMmone and ice

T07N · 07-31-2005,05:15 AM

Great =). Keep the scene clean haha.

**saasf** · 07-31-2005,11:26 AM

hahah the matrix infinity is only like $65au not $99au

cheers

**dungbeetle46** · 07-31-2005,06:19 PM

where do you get it for $65, please let me know thanks

**tickford** · 08-08-2005,12:25 AM

Didn't the Matrix team steal code in the 1st place????So really,they're chip is a clone too??I think every team has stole/ripped some part of code of other modchip developers,so......???

I personally love the modbo chip, even with its few problems. Its an awsome chip for the money (dev1 mode, autoboot!!, 100% boot rate)

To SlinkyDink & other modders:You think the Modbo is a decent chip for its price range??Any flaws apart from not having full Matrix Infinity functionality??
I'm mainly looking for something that plays ALL games.
Appreciate any feedback.

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