Archive for July, 2008:
6 Must Read Tips For A Successful PS2 Mod Chip Installation
By Steven Fields
Installing a mod chip into your Playstation 2 can be a bit of an intimidating task. Unless you’ve been glued to a soldering iron and have the utmost confidence in your soldering abilities - you’re probably scratching your head wondering if you’ll be able to do it. There is a good side to all of this though. Most PS2 Mod chip manufacturers have realized that not only do they need to ensure that their ps2 mod chips have features on top of features, but that they must also be relatively easy to install. I mean lets face it, not every single Playstation 2 owner has worked with electronics and soldering irons. In fact, many of us have probably never touched a soldering iron. Having said that, it certainly is not difficult to install a mod chip into your Playstation 2 console. I am by no means an expert when it comes to chips and soldering, but I found it to be medium on the scale of difficulty.
Modchip installation is not however for everyone. And I would urge anyone, that has not yet purchased their Playstation 2 system but plans to purchase it and immediately add a mod chip, to check out the various Pre Modded PS2 systems available for sale online. There are several online stores that have pre modded ps2 systems for sale and often times you’re paying just a nominal fee for the pre installation of the mod chip, when you consider that you would have to purchase the mod chip, ps2 system as well as the soldering tools and supplies, if you don’t have them already. The added bonus is that you won’t have to solder at all, and you can also rest a bit easier because most web sites will actually offer a lifetime warranty on the installation itself, and replace the 30 - 90 day manufacturer warranty and cover the unit if it is defective or not working in any way.
PS2 Swap Magic - Play PS2 Import And Backup Games With The Swap Magic
By Steven Fields
Playing import games on your Playstation 2 or new Slim PSTwo console was virtually impossible, considering that it required you to install a mod chip into your PS2 machine, something that not everyone is able to do, or is willing to do. A PS2 Mod Chip requires you to solder small wires to some pretty small solder points right on the main board (motherboard) of your PS2 Console. Playing import games was really for the hard core gamer, and the gamers that would be willing to do some internal surgery to their ps2 consoles.
The PS2 Swap Magic changed all of that. With the PS2 Swap Magic there is absolutely no need to solder anything or install any type of chip into your PS2 console. In fact, unlike mod chips for the Playstation 2, with the PS2 Swap Magic you’ll be ready to play your import game in just seconds. By using the PS2 Swap Magic and a PS2 Cover, you’ll instantly be able to play your import and backup Playstation 2 games without any hassles or fuss.
Software To Copy PS2 - Games Quickly
By Greg Edwards
By spending 30 to 50 pounds, you can get a PS2 game. If it is damaged by accident you can restore it or make it usable if you take a little bit of trouble to use proper software to copy the PS2 games quickly.
PS2 games can be copied to the hard disk or regular DVDs, CDs if you are sure of what you are doing and use good quality software.
PS2 games come with nearly unbreakable protection against copying. With certain type of copying process, you need additional hardware, which needs to be installed in your computer to play the PS2 games copied from the original. When you are buying software to copy PS2 games quickly, make sure to know what is involved. Linux or Mac platforms do not support all the PS2 copying software.
Replacement PS2 Lens - Fix Your Playstation 2 Disc Read Errors And Play All Your Games Again
By Steven Fields
The most common error - and error that clearly shows that there is an issue with your ps2 lens, is the disc read error. What this means is that when you insert a game disc into your console, and close the tray, when trying to load that game, you’ll have a disc read error. It will show up on your screen by telling you that this disc can not be read by your console.
Less noticeable indications that your ps2 lens is no longer working as it should can be diagnosed by skipping while playing your game. Mainly when watching into screen movies, or cut scenes between levels. When you notice that there is a jerky / jittery, even full blow skipping on your screen, and you’re sure that your disc does not have any major scratches that would cause this, then it’s probably an indication that your ps2 lens needs to be replaced or repaired.
PS2 Racing - Video Game Reviews, cheat codes downloads
By Michael Rad
Games like Grand Prix Challenge or Colin McRae Rally 3 feel a lot more realistic when you are holding an actual wheel in your hands. However, for the keyboard lovers a simple search for race car games com can bring these games on to your personal computer.
From the feel of the Formula 1 track to the atmosphere of underground racing ps2 racing games have it all. A game like Midnight Club II by Rockstar uses everything at its disposal, even the music, to re-create the world of midnight underground racing. In many games you race for victory, here you race for survival and you love it all the way.
But if you are looking for the real fury in ps2 racing games try ATV Offroad Fury 2; the cut-offs, the bumps, the dirt and the high jumps will definitely keep you on the edge of your seat. If you want to enjoy this game online all you need to do is search for race car games com and download it to your computer.
Don’t Buy Used PS2 Games - Download New one online
By Lewis Waller
The more consoles that get released the cheaper the old ones get. This is also true for the games on those consoles. With the release of the playstation 3 the games for the older playstation 2 immediately dropped in value. Which meant us; the gamers get to afford more of those classics!
But what’s the point in walking down to the shops and paying for each and every game when you can pay a small one time fee, which is about the amount of one game anyway, and get access to playstation 2 games for life? These days it’s a lot easier to join a site on the internet that does this when not only do they have playstation games, many of them have games for other platforms, music and movies as well.
New PS2 Game - Downloading Games Online
By Lewis Waller
Downloading PS2 games over the internet is the easiest and most convenient way to get new PS2 games. Its saves walking to the shop only to find the game you’re after has sold out! But is it simple? And is it ethical? Downloading torrents and games over P2P networks is the simplest way to go about it. But most of the time it’s illegal and sometimes extremely complicated. So is there an easy way to go about it?
There are websites that have you pay a monthly subscription to either download PS2 (Playstation 2)games directly or download from a P2P network - off of other people on the network. Of course if the other person disconnects your game stops downloading. But there are sites where you can pay a small one time fee and have access to their service for life. Are these sites up to date though? Some of them aren’t. But if you do your research you can find some great sites, full of great games.
PS2 Tips - Video Game Reviews, cheat codes downloads
By Andres Garcia
There is no question about it, there are a lot of people that enjoy the consoles that are released now, and there’s nothing wrong with that. That being said, it still doesn’t mean you should neglect the consoles of the previous generation.
First, I would like to talk about the original model PlayStation 2. It’s big, it’s bulky, and it takes up a lot of space. For those that don’t know, a new PlayStation 2 model was released, called the Slimline. This new model PS2 Slimline is a lot smaller and sleeker, thus being more appealing to the eye, and takes up a lot less space. So, that is my first PS2 tip. If you can, I highly recommend you purchase the Slimline version of the PS2. You’ll be happy to know that they are really cheap, in terms of cost.
Xbox vs. PS2 Game Consoles
By Bradley James
There has been a great deal of discussion regarding the two most popular gaming consoles currently on the market: Playstation 2 (PS2) and Xbox. PS2 is a Sony product, while Xbox is owned by the software giant Microsoft. Many different people have worked with these gaming systems inside and out, attempting to determine which system provides the best performance for your hard-earned gaming dollar. Here we take a look at each gaming system and compare the specs and performance of each. We will attempt to answer that age-old question: which is the better gaming system, Xbox or PS2?
You can take a look at a table comparing hardware specs here.
PS2 - Console - Defining the Next-Generation of Gaming
By Alden Jerry
Capable of reading CDs as well as DVDs, this device is besotted with the video playback feature as well. These latest gaming consoles have the ability to support PlayStation memory cards and PlayStation controllers. This newest gaming console is very lightweight and thus gives user the freedom to carry it anywhere he wants to and play whenever he feels like doing so. The new console has undergone makeover both internally as well as externally. While its size has reduced to the 3/4th of the size of the last version, its thickness has also come down to just 2.8 cm.
The craze for electronic gaming is increasing day-by-day and so is the variety of the gaming consoles available in the market. There are numerous gaming consoles available, each in constant competition with the other, in the present day market. The PS2 is indeed much better than its predecessor in all the possible aspects, be it technology, quality of games, graphics, music, and thus the whole gaming atmosphere has been progressed.