PS2 Backups?

[sig0797]

Understand this was PS3 area, but did not see anything for PS2 nor did I know how to create one. My 8yo daughter is destroying my PS2 games, any way I can make back-up copies via software?

Thanks,

Dave

[katzdvd]

http://forum.digital-digest.com/showthread.php?t=68444&highlight=playstation+2+games

[Derree]

As katz posted with that link you need either to put mod chip inside of the unit or use swap magic disc...I recommond the swap magic myself...

[katzdvd]

.I recommond the swap magic myself..

I just wish I could back up the swap magic/coder discs, so they don't run the risk of getting scratched!

[Budreaux]

I just wish I could back up the swap magic/coder discs, so they don't run the risk of getting scratched!

You can actually..you just need a mod chip for the backup copy to work...

I'm a long time modder.. I install mod chips and let me tell ya..professionally installed modchips are the best bet... there is no need for any special tool or anything..just b/u your game with DVDD and you;re good to go.

[katzdvd]

You can actually..you just need a mod chip for the backup copy to work

These are pressed discs - no program I have has been able to back them up. Lengthly discussion on cdfreaks about guys who have tried & failed.

[Budreaux]

These are pressed discs - no program I have has been able to back them up. Lengthly discussion on cdfreaks about guys who have tried & failed.

Yes, I understand that, but I have succeeded.
PS2 modding is my side business.. I wouldn;t give you false information intentionally.
I understand that Swap Magic is using a pressed disk, what I said was you can back up the Swap magic disk and use it, you just have to have a mod chip installed to use it..which totally defeats the purpose of using swap magic in the first place..
I was just giving ya a hard time about it is all, but making a copy of swap magic and using the copy is possible with a mod chip installed, just no point in using swap magic is you ahve a mod chip.

[katzdvd]

I was just giving ya a hard time about it is all, but making a copy of swap magic and using the copy is possible

Okay, I understand the joke

But how are you backing up the pressed disc? It has been awhile since I tried it, but from memory, there is a bin file that cannot be copied...

[Budreaux]

You do realize that all PS2 games you buy are pressed disks?

Also, I don;t want to get into this topic to deep.. I respect these forums and don;t really want to tipetoe around the rules.

[katzdvd]

I was just giving ya a hard time about it is all, but making a copy of swap magic and using the copy is possible

No problem, we don't want to break any rules. Yeah, I know all games, etc. are pressed/factory disc, but the swap & coder discs are completely different, as you probably know.

They have circular "grooves" (rings) on them, giving the appearance of a record. It is these that the bin file cannot be copied from.

But, no worry, I just tell the kids to make sure they are extra careful with those