08-02-2004, 03:49 PM
I own a Magic 3.1 modchip for my PS2, and I'm very happy with it. There's been very few discs that I've had difficulties with, and most of my games are pirated DVDs. I'm able to play both DVD5 and DVD9 games without a hitch, as well as PS titles. A modchip is definitely more convenient than a slide card or a flip-top, since it direct boots like a normal PS2 (no swapping required). However, my PS2 came with a modchip (the shop I bought it from sells only pirated games), so unless you know someone's who qualified to solder the chip on your PS2's board, a slide-card/flip-top may be a better solution.
Btw, if you are thinking about a modchip, avoid the 'clip-on' style of modchips, (which work by clipping itself to the PS2 board with significantly less solder points required), as the pressure required to mount these chips often damage the board itself.
Bottom line is that modchips are MUCH more convenient and reliable, but only if installed properly.
Btw, if you are thinking about a modchip, avoid the 'clip-on' style of modchips, (which work by clipping itself to the PS2 board with significantly less solder points required), as the pressure required to mount these chips often damage the board itself.
Bottom line is that modchips are MUCH more convenient and reliable, but only if installed properly.