Noob here, sorry if this is dumb...

[DDDD1234]

I havent searched for anything yet, because im not sure what to start searching, so heres my question, sorry if it's been posted somewhere else or if it could have been easily found by searching.

I just got a new PS2 Slim with the flip top for Xmas. I have seen things around about a ghost switch and swap magic 3.6 disc... now im not sure how the PS2 versions go and what will work with what. heres my info

Brand new black PS2 slim with flip top
V12
Model No. SCPH-75001

this is what i have seen
http://www.customps2.com/site/pages/prods/pstwo_gc.html

now can i get the ghost switch from that site, follow instructions and install, and use the swap magic 3.6 disc, and play my back ups?

is that it? or is there somthing different i need... or is there a better way?
if someone could give me just a numbered list of steps, kinda step 1, 2 ,3 etc, and maybe a website to get what i need... it would help a lot.
thanks in advance and a merry christmas/happy holiday to everyone here.

[DDDD1234]

am i asking somthing i cant ask? is this in the wrong forum? or is there no one that can help me?

[tixet]

It's still Christmas for most of the world..... might want to give people more than 3 hours to reply.

[DDDD1234]

It's still Christmas for most of the world..... might want to give people more than 3 hours to reply.

sorry , i didnt expect everyone on here to be christian. ill just wait

[RAISTLIN]

For the most part, yes. I don't know about the newer SM disc set, but the older ones had a TOC limit--somewhere around 4.35 GB. In other words , you can't use it on full single layer discs (4.37GB) or dual layer discs (up to 8.5GB). For those you would have to use a GameShark or Action Replay and let a normal disc change (no bypass device) spin up a normal disc that was larger than your backup disc, and then use a bypassed disc change to swap in your backup, then boot the game. A real pain in the arse, and can risk damage to your drive mechanics and discs if you frequently play large games via backup.

In all honesty, for the cost (about $25) vs. the headache and stability of the machine, you'd be better off spending just a bit more to get a quality modchip. I haven't followed the development in quite a while, but I think the clip systems have come a long way so you don't have the tricky soldering to do anymore. Of course, you could send it to any of a dozen or more users here who could do a quality soldered solution for a reasonable price.

Trust me, you will be much happier with a truely chipped solution!

A lot of stores have dropped the mods due to some changes in the legal scene, but you might still find some info/chips at these places:

mrmodchip.com
consoleweb.com
china-magic.com
ps2modchip.com

(I know, these are really old, but they stilll have some stuff. Anyone please feel free to add newer sites if you want)

BTW, is the Magic camp still putting out a viable product these days?

Raist

[DDDD1234]

For the most part, yes. I don't know about the newer SM disc set, but the older ones had a TOC limit--somewhere around 4.35 GB. In other words , you can't use it on full single layer discs (4.37GB) or dual layer discs (up to 8.5GB). For those you would have to use a GameShark or Action Replay and let a normal disc change (no bypass device) spin up a normal disc that was larger than your backup disc, and then use a bypassed disc change to swap in your backup, then boot the game. A real pain in the arse, and can risk damage to your drive mechanics and discs if you frequently play large games via backup.

In all honesty, for the cost (about $25) vs. the headache and stability of the machine, you'd be better off spending just a bit more to get a quality modchip. I haven't followed the development in quite a while, but I think the clip systems have come a long way so you don't have the tricky soldering to do anymore. Of course, you could send it to any of a dozen or more users here who could do a quality soldered solution for a reasonable price.

Trust me, you will be much happier with a truely chipped solution!

A lot of stores have dropped the mods due to some changes in the legal scene, but you might still find some info/chips at these places:

mrmodchip.com
consoleweb.com
china-magic.com
ps2modchip.com

(I know, these are really old, but they stilll have some stuff. Anyone please feel free to add newer sites if you want)

BTW, is the Magic camp still putting out a viable product these days?

Raist

thanks, so going the ghost switch way isnt as easy as they make it out to be huh? ive got a modded xbox, that i loved (till a power outage), so i think they may be the way to go, although i dont really trust my hands inside that tiny box so i dont know fi ill do it.. ill keep looking around for what i thinks best for me, if youve got any other info, please let me know, thanks again.