PS2 Playback problem

[out2llunge]

Can someone help me please?

We made and sell a 2 disc dvd on making your own fishing tackle. I've tested the burned discs (DVD-R) on a number of different machines and they all worked fine. A customer tried a copy on his PS2 and all he got was a loud high pitched squeal. Is anyone aware of compatibility issues with DVD-R and a PS2? Is there a website that lists compatability issues so that I can avoid these issues in the future?

Many thanks!

[jmet]

There is no website list that I am aware of. There many different versions of the PS2, each version is different. I have a PS2 Version 7, and it played DVD+R only. But have a friend that has a Version 5 that plays DVD-R only.

On a side note, this is a video forum. If I were you I would go to a game forum.

[out2llunge]

THanks for the info and advice - I'll try that.

[jmet]

"THanks for the info and advice "

You're Very Welcome!

[out2llunge]

Just an update, it very much depends on the model or mods that have been done to the unit, but once again thanks for the help.

[setarip]

To out2llunge

If your burner is capable of "bitsetting" (turns a bit [1/8 of 1 byte] either on or off, to make ONLY a DVD+R [NOT a DVD-R] appear to most players to be a DVD-ROM), start cranking out DVD+Rs with the bit set.

Otherwise, choose either DVD+Rs or DVD-Rs and include a statement with your product stating which format a DVD player (or PS2, or XBox, etc.) must be capable of playing...

[out2llunge]

Thanks setarip. We were just deciding what kind of disclaimer might be appropriate.

[setarip]

"Thanks setarip."

My pleasure ;>}


"We were just deciding what kind of disclaimer might be appropriate."

(Just kidding) How about, "If this DVD doesn't playback for you, either fish or cut bait!" ?