Matrix Infinity OR Duo 2 SE

#1 08-12-2005, 07:29 PM

I wanted to ask everyone what is better, Matrix Infinity or the Duo 2 SE. All of the solder points are the same, so that I dont have to worry about. Everyone is probably familiar with my current problem with the MI, so I was thinking why not just swap it out, but I would like to know the ups and downs of both before I swap. I already have the MI installed right now, Any help is appreciated!

viper357 · #2 08-12-2005, 08:45 PM

Well, personally I prefer the Duo 2 SE because I believe that a ps2 is for gaming, nothing else, i am not interested in all this other fancy stuff, I have installed a couple MI chips and installed lots and lots of Duo 2 SE chips, I love the Duo 2 SE, never had any hassles with it.

#3 08-12-2005, 08:49 PM

Plays everything on the fly.. no menu's or any of that crap? ie, all types of media.. cd-r, cd-rw, dvd-r, dvd+r, dvd+rw, dvd-rw

also no force booting?

viper357 · #4 08-12-2005, 09:04 PM

yep, basically stick it in and it will play it, although not too sure about the rw discs, I am not a fan of those and discourage people from using them.

#5 08-12-2005, 09:11 PM

kk, what would you recommend?

ps2mods101272 · #6 08-12-2005, 09:22 PM

I'd go for the INFINITY by choice, but the DUO 2 SE is a very good chip and its half the price of the INFINITY.

#7 08-12-2005, 10:56 PM

The Matrix Infinity enhance your ps2 with a lot of features with helps you play a wider amount of games such as pal games if you have an ntsc console and vice versa.

viper357 · #8 08-12-2005, 11:05 PM

Hi Tony, does the Duo not do that ? I haven't tried it yet. example if i put it in PAL console will it play ntsc games

#9 08-12-2005, 11:10 PM

No. The Duo 2 SE doesn't even support backup dvd9 games. It's a VERY basic chip.

viper357 · #10 08-12-2005, 11:15 PM

oh no, thanks for that info.

ronetoneps2 · #11 08-13-2005, 12:35 AM

it all comes down to preference and what meeets your needs. this gives a run down of the chips http://www.ps2newz.net/forums/showthread.php?t=38434

#12 08-13-2005, 01:43 AM

sweet, thanks... i do have to say that to Duo is nice for the install... and it reads my PS1 games

but we will see where it goes from here... please keep giving input

#13 08-13-2005, 02:47 AM

Okay, who would have guessed... another problem, now when I turn the PS2 on, it goes into "New purchase mode" everytime. I get the screen everyone gets when they first turn on the PS2 after buying... EVERY TIME!!! I can't play any games, but I can select what timezone I live in. does anyone know what the problem might be???

broodje · #14 08-13-2005, 04:53 AM

MI is good, y pay like 20 less then ? with MI u can do all kind s of cool stuff :P

u wont feel bad when u got it

But i must say, if u install it yourself, dont come crying if it doesnt work well, modding PS2 is pretty hard, i installed my own chip, and maybe am lucky maybe am just good lol, but it worked great from then. and i just love the MC manager, soon there will be a HDD manager

and ofcoz the DNA bypass. ( wich i dont think is ok, but the technique of making it work is very nice work))

#15 08-19-2005, 06:28 AM

After reading many posts. I think i'm gonna get a MI chip install, still pondering about the crystal chip tho.

SlinkyDink · #16 08-22-2005, 04:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ðelta

Okay, who would have guessed... another problem, now when I turn the PS2 on, it goes into "New purchase mode" everytime. I get the screen everyone gets when they first turn on the PS2 after buying... EVERY TIME!!! I can't play any games, but I can select what timezone I live in. does anyone know what the problem might be???

one of your dvd controller wires is pinched (grounded out). Check your install

jung_rob · #17 08-26-2005, 02:40 AM

duo2se doesnt support dvd9 backups? even if patched with the toxic DL patcher?