Crystal Chip Progress Update

**xiaNaix** · 02-14-2007,02:32 PM

The Crystal Chip Team has updated their site with a progress report...

Just a quick update to let you all know what's going on. We're making great progress toward Release 35 and have improved several aspects of the CrystalChip software! In-Game-Reset, another feature only available on Crystal Chips, is now working with almost every single game with few black screens after reset! Video fixes are being given a complete rewrite and our super cool secret feature is looking veeery nice indeed! More is being done but we'll save that for release day. Release is still more than a week away with no definite date set yet but the wait will definately be worth it!

We'd also like to take the time to mention a feature of the CrystalChip that many people do not know about. Unlike most chips, particularly Matrix Infinity, CrystalChip contains many features which make it virtually un-cloneable! Even if a "clone" were made(which is very very difficult), it is virtually impossible for it to completely emulate the CrystalChip since we have some secret commands embedded in the secure Actel FPGA which will only respond to a set of unique 128-bit sequences. Even attempting brute-force to determine what these sequences are would take a months, if not years, since you must reset the PS2 before the CC will allow you to try another sequence if you get it wrong. Not only that but even if one sequence was cracked, we have many in the FPGA so we can block clones simply by changing the sequence used to verify the chip while maintaining compatability with all existing genuine Crystal Chips!

Why should you care? Clones cause several problems which directly effect users. First of all, as some Matrix Infinity owners are finding, some shady resellers are selling Modbo and other Matrix clones as original Matrix and charging the same price! Most users aren't even aware that they've been ripped until they try to change a setting or update the firmware and their chip is dead! This is a very sad situation which leads to having to remove the chip, and buy and install a new chip or if you bought a premod you end up having to send your whole console back! Unfortunately, this situation is becoming more common. Second, clones steal profits from the original developer and profits are what allow a developer to continue supporting their product. CrystalChips can and will continue supporting the entire range of CrystalChips since we are guaranteed that every CrystalChip installed is 100% genuine!

So if you're thinking about getting a Matrix Infinity(or a clone), consider purchasing a Crystal Chip instead. Not only do we offer more flash memory(Matrix has 64KByte vs CC1.2 with 128KByte or CC2.0 with 1MByte or CC2.0 SLE with 2MByte), more features and better support but you can rest assured that your chip is a genuine CrystalChip that has passed the highest standards of manufacturing and quality assurance in the market! Each Crystal Chip is programmed and tested by hand before being sealed in a electro-static
safe bag to ensure that once you've gone through the trouble ordering and installing your chip that you won't spend days trying to debug an installation that was never the problem to begin with! Don't be fooled by a brand name that may or may not be a clone! Do your research and you'll find that Crystal Chip is the best chip available!

Finally, please excuse any problems you may experience with the website over the following week as we update some of the pages!

As always, thank you to our loyal customers and we very much look forward to rewarding you with our next software release!

Source: Official Site

**smu johnson** · 02-14-2007,05:54 PM

Great post.

It makes me sad to read the reports of fake matrix chips going around. The frustration of innocent PS2 users who faithfully have their modchips installed thinking everything is OK and then flash it screwing it up entirely is terrible! I can't imagine the frustration that would cause someone, and especially the feeling of being ripped off so badly... nothing feels worse.

**urbigbro** · 02-15-2007,07:56 AM

I hope that the hidden feature is a native HDD loader app like Toxic OS with built in DNAS patching for games on HDD. I know no chip has this but I can dream can't I? If that actually was a feature I could not have to worry about my old PS2's laser dying when I want to play online. Fast loading and DNAS compatibility, it would be perfect. Even if it required me to patch the image with my originals ID, I'd be in PS2 heaven.

**stefanol69** · 02-15-2007,08:42 AM

imo it will be VGA and 480p support - but who knows. Built in HD Loader, but rewritten from basics, so all the game would work would be great - but i don't know if it's possible.

**rom_hunter** · 02-15-2007,10:05 AM

Hooray for Crystal Chips! I can't believe they are still updating with new releases (new feature? wonder what it is...). I mean, it is because of them, I'm still bothered to attempt to fix my ps2, and then CC it before the launch of ps3 haha.

Hope they stick around for the ps3 chips (Emerald-chips?!) as I can already imagine them selling like hot-cakes.

**vectorz** · 02-15-2007,02:04 PM

"Second, clones steal profits from the original developer and profits are what allow a developer to continue supporting their product. "

Who would've thought... a developer that makes a product which is mainly used to pirate games, is complaining about *his* product getting pirated.

Awww.... what goes around comes around.

**CrystalChip** · 02-15-2007,02:39 PM

Originally Posted by vectorz

"Second, clones steal profits from the original developer and profits are what allow a developer to continue supporting their product. "

Who would've thought... a developer that makes a product which is mainly used to pirate games, is complaining about *his* product getting pirated.

Awww.... what goes around comes around.

I always love this argument! What you don't take into account is that this product is NOT intended for use pirating games. Our software is intended to discourage piracy and the focus with our software is on homebrew software and feature like region-free. People who are looking to pirate software can and will buy cheap chips that do just that.

I'm against piracy all around. I don't like being robbed and I'm not ok with people robbing others. I *am* very much for consumer rights, like the right to do with your console as you will.

Every bit of the CC software is created by us, from scratch. We do not steal software from Sony, game developers or other chip makers. Your accusation that we are thieves because some users may use our product to pirate is uncalled for and makes you look like an asshole.

It must be nice to live in such a black and white world where everything is one way or another and you're always right with your assumptions.

**CrystalChip** · 02-15-2007,02:44 PM

to the others: as I've said in the past, there will never be an integrated HDL feature in CC. I'm not going to bother explaining why again then have to argue my case again. Sorry.

**Dante_Must_Die** · 02-16-2007,04:54 AM

don't care about that!

What I want is 480p/VGA with LOT OF detailed options (refresh rate, screen placement, vertical stretching off, ... other resolutions?

).

**drazic2012** · 02-16-2007,04:22 PM

Originally Posted by Dante_Must_Die

What I want is 480p/VGA with LOT OF detailed options (refresh rate, screen placement, vertical stretching off, ... other resolutions?

).

That's exactly what I'm hoping for too.... maybe with an added 576p mode for us PAL users.

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