Xbox modder wanting to start ps2 modding I have a couple questions

Ok I have been modding xboxs for the past 2 years and I am now wanting to get into ps2 modding and I need to ask a couple questions before I do my install:

1. Which Version is best to mod on? The Big one (the older one) or the slim version?
2. What Modchip is currently Top of The Line?
3. What is the biggest HDD you can install? Can you get more than 137GBs?
4. Is it possible to install a IDE Hdd on a slim with modifications?
5. What all can a modded ps2 do?
6. Can you change the dashboard for a ps2?

Thanks and I am sure I will have more to ask later on

1. The big ones are harder to get open. Took me FOREVER to get mine open. But the best? Dunno what you really mean.
2. Matrix infinity, Crystal chip, some others..They all have advanced features, if you just want something simple, theres tons of others.
3. google it.
4. yes. google it.
5. play backups, run homebrew, play movies, music, etc.
6. i dunno.

also dont forget that a ps2 is 100x harder to mod than an xbox so make sure you soldering skills are up to snuff ..

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Originally Posted by gameplaya376

also dont forget that a ps2 is 100x harder to mod than an xbox so make sure you soldering skills are up to snuff ..

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Corect think of doing 10-20 Do points

Yeah it's much more complicated. Anyone can mod an xbox, but not everyone can mod a ps2. You need a very steady hand when modding ps2's.

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Originally Posted by leglezz

Ok I have been modding xboxs for the past 2 years and I am now wanting to get into ps2 modding and I need to ask a couple questions before I do my install:

1. Which Version is best to mod on? The Big one (the older one) or the slim version?
2. What Modchip is currently Top of The Line?
3. What is the biggest HDD you can install? Can you get more than 137GBs?
4. Is it possible to install a IDE Hdd on a slim with modifications?
5. What all can a modded ps2 do?
6. Can you change the dashboard for a ps2?

Thanks and I am sure I will have more to ask later on

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I mod ps2, xbox and gamecube so ill fill you in here.

1) Well, if you are asking what version should i "start" with to mod, I would definetly say a v13 or a v14/v15 board. Its easy to open, all points are kinda easy and you dont need to hassle with the laserfix as in v12.. I remember when i started to mod ps2 i destroyed lot of ps2 while putting in the laser fix.

The v13/v14/v15 board is also easy to "fix" if you bridge or do something wrong. If you gonna do your first one look for a PS2 with serial number SPCH 75004 or 70004 where the void warranty sticker is located under the board.

2) Use Matrix Infinity. Very good chip, easy to trouble shoot to if the install dont work. Best chip if u ask me

3) Yes, you can use more than 137g if the tools you are using are patched with LBA48 support

4) No.

5) Not much. Play games and homebrew (dev1 from memory card) For all other stuff ppl use xbox

6) Nope you cant. This is not same system as xbox at all.

The KEY to successfull PS2 modding is FLUX!!
Here is a v12 i did yesterday with matrix infinity

http://www.spillchip.com/espen_geilo.jpg

This one has a laserfix but the v13 board looks excatly same, u just dont need the laserfix (located on the bottom left)

i think i too can answer your questions..

1. Which Version is best to mod on? The Big one (the older one) or the slim version?
A: I think the best ones are the older ps2's cause you can reach easily within those versions and the parts and modchips are also readily available.

2. What Modchip is currently Top of The Line?
A: Like mp-a said..

3. What is the biggest HDD you can install? Can you get more than 137GBs?
A: Refer to this website.. http://ps2drives.x-pec.com/
You got a full chart showing you the compatibility of diff drives

4. Is it possible to install a IDE Hdd on a slim with modifications?
A: Yeah u can.. http://www.psx-scene.com/forums/arch...p/t-24629.html
http://www.psx-scene.com/forums/arch...p/t-24633.html

5. What all can a modded ps2 do?
A: like mp-a said..

6. Can you change the dashboard for a ps2?
A: wat do mean by a dashboard? if u mean cover and stuff then yeah u can..

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6. Can you change the dashboard for a ps2?
A: wat do mean by a dashboard? if u mean cover and stuff then yeah u can..

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On xbox you can change the dashboard. On PS2 you cant.
THe "dashboard" on ps2 will be the screen that let you choose between SYSTEM SETTINGS and BROWSER screen that access disc and memory card.
On xbox ppl write own programs that boot up when the xbox starts.

Of course, if you save PS2OS on memcard, you can boot that as a "dash" while pressing R1 on matrix chip, but its still not same system as on xbox.

Definately much easier to migrate from PS2 modder to X-box modder than backwards. Did a couple x-box already myself, almost cried at the simplicity...(not saying that x-box is flawless, but nothing compared to ps2)

1) Big ones v5-v7. Although very rare to find nowadays, they are very resistant, no vias to solder to(unless you are masochistic and need to use vias), need no laser protection, and less wire count. Or the newer slim models v13 and up.

2)Matrix Infinity, DMS4, Crystal. Matrix Infinity very very stable, easy to troubleshoot, many functions, support widely available everywhere, fair price.
DMS4..uhm maybe just Pro version on v10 and down to use with hdd, expensive and very limited support. Crystal, same as matrix, good support, fair price, I prefer Matrix if you ask me. There are other cheaper options, but you may be giving away some functions only these chips offer. STAY AWAY FROM CLONES!

3)Most definately, use 48-bit programs. And even if using a smaller than 137gb hd, say 120gb, its still a lot of space!

4)(verbatim from xmod): "Yeah u can.. http://www.psx-scene.com/forums/arch...p/t-24629.html
http://www.psx-scene.com/forums/arch...p/t-24633.html"

5)Play all regions games, homebrew, all region dvd films, PS1 games, install unofficial hdd's, run programs from memory card and hdd

6)well, not really. The closest resemblance would be the PS2 operating system and browser, you could use an "alternative" to boot up like PS2OS or ToxicOs(on DMS4), but you cant change the original, and anyways original is still the best option.

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Originally Posted by leglezz

Ok I have been modding xboxs for the past 2 years and I am now wanting to get into ps2 modding and I need to ask a couple questions before I do my install:

1. Which Version is best to mod on? The Big one (the older one) or the slim version?
2. What Modchip is currently Top of The Line?
3. What is the biggest HDD you can install? Can you get more than 137GBs?
4. Is it possible to install a IDE Hdd on a slim with modifications?
5. What all can a modded ps2 do?
6. Can you change the dashboard for a ps2?

Thanks and I am sure I will have more to ask later on

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1) The slim has less pieces to take off, I like them more. Avoid Ps2 version 1-3 they are probably the hardest to mod.
2) Matrix Infinity ,Crystal Lite 1.1 , Ghost 2.2.... and lots more chips are out there. If u are tight on money there are cheaper chips out there that are still good like the H20, octapus 3d, and the myth 600 and 610.
3) I have a 200 gig but ive heard people that have 300 gig hd's just gotta have the right version of hdloader.
4) Yes 3 ways- 1) Hdcombo 2) XCM Connect 3) Take a IDE ribbon cut the end off and use the XCM connect solder point instructions for each of the 40 wires. All these ways you will end up soldering 40 points in a tight area.
5) Ps2 backups, Psx backups, Homebrew games, Load games from the HD, Listen to mp3's , shoutcast radio, file managing, Divx videos, rad host client and SMS is nice.
6) Only thing similar that i can think off is if u use Hdloader as the main program that boots up on ur ps2 in either dev 1 or 2 and u can change the skin to whatever u want. Its very fun if u know how to use photoshop!