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Matrix Infinity 1.99 vs ModBo 4.0 vs ? = No Brainer? ModChip comparison
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Spixe
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4. July 2009 @ 03:44 |
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Quick question for you mod pros...
I lost my poor swapmagic dvd which I've been using for 3 years now (great thing), and instead of getting a whole set again, I'm thinking about opting for a $10-20 modchip instead. It'd be nice to play off the HDD without using a HDAdvance disk. I narrowed the cheaper choices down to the ModBo 4.0 for $20, and the Matrix Infinity 1.99 for $11.
Can any experienced users give me their opinion on which is the better buy? I mainly use ONLY backed up DVD5 and DVD9's (sadly swapmagic couldn't handle D9's), and if possible, I'd like to be able to play games off the HDD without using HDAdvance. My PS2 is v9. Thanks for any pointers
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5. July 2009 @ 00:23 |
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I would go with the Matrix Infinity, seeing they are back in business with new firmware now.
The modbo are clone of the Matrix.
My consoles: Dreamcast aug/99>PS2 V7-Seagate 400gb hdd-Maxtor 300gb hdd,PS2 V14 FMCB 1.8 - Memor32 >DS-Lite-G6DS Real 16GB-R4DS Ultra 8gb SDHC>Gamecube-Original>Wii-Wiikey 2>PSP PHAT CFW 5.00 M33-6>DSi (Kingdom Hearts Edition)-EZ Flash Vi - M3i Zero Sakura |
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Spixe
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5. July 2009 @ 05:23 |
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Sweet, thanx, ur the 2nd to say they recommend the infinity, so i'll grab it. i don't suppose you know if it supports playing off a HDD?
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5. July 2009 @ 07:07 |
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My consoles: Dreamcast aug/99>PS2 V7-Seagate 400gb hdd-Maxtor 300gb hdd,PS2 V14 FMCB 1.8 - Memor32 >DS-Lite-G6DS Real 16GB-R4DS Ultra 8gb SDHC>Gamecube-Original>Wii-Wiikey 2>PSP PHAT CFW 5.00 M33-6>DSi (Kingdom Hearts Edition)-EZ Flash Vi - M3i Zero Sakura
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Spixe
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5. July 2009 @ 07:19 |
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Sweetness, thanx a ton for this info, just what i was looking for, much obliged!
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nhc125
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10. July 2009 @ 13:08 |
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Hi,
Just to add on if you haven't decided, I have installed Matrix v 1.99 (Clone) and everything works fine!
I can play all types of games, dual layer, original, backup.
Its cheap but I am not sure about the HDD function though.
Regards,
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Spixe
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10. July 2009 @ 13:29 |
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Sweet, thanks mate.
Did you install it yourself? I've been searching forever on the internet and can't find any installation instructions for the Matrix 1.99. I found it for others, 1.93 etc, but not for this model and not with my version of PS2. How'd you figure it out?
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nhc125
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10. July 2009 @ 15:04 |
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Hi,
Mine is a version 12 slim PS2, so I just googled on the internet for the installation diagrams.
You have to know what version and model is your PS2. For eg, Mine is model SCPH 70006, after googling on the internet, I know that it is a v12.
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nhc125
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10. July 2009 @ 15:54 |
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One more thing, I read somewhere that v12 and v13 PS2 requires the laserfix.
Mine had it too. It just cost $2.
Regards,
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Spixe
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10. July 2009 @ 16:20 |
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Yep, your correct all the way, the problem is mines v9 SCPH 50001, and as far as my half a day of googling went, i found nothing for this chip and that version, since slimline and v9 mobo is pretty different as far as I can tell. If no one comes up with anything then I'll post this Q on the main forum.
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nhc125
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10. July 2009 @ 17:42 |
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10. July 2009 @ 18:14 |
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My consoles: Dreamcast aug/99>PS2 V7-Seagate 400gb hdd-Maxtor 300gb hdd,PS2 V14 FMCB 1.8 - Memor32 >DS-Lite-G6DS Real 16GB-R4DS Ultra 8gb SDHC>Gamecube-Original>Wii-Wiikey 2>PSP PHAT CFW 5.00 M33-6>DSi (Kingdom Hearts Edition)-EZ Flash Vi - M3i Zero Sakura
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Spixe
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11. July 2009 @ 00:14 |
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I was ready to kiss you guys, but alas, as my horrible luck would have it, both those sites do not offer my particular modchip with my particular version #. The matrix infinity 1.99 I have looks like this... http://brisbane-mods-brisbane-modchip-br...ix-infinity.jpg
And on both those sites, the modchip diagram, though for v9, uses an older model matrix infinity 1.93 which looks similiar but varies slightly (more connectors), or the chip looks entirely different all together. So... still nothing... thanks anyways though, really appreciate your help.
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nhc125
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11. July 2009 @ 05:36 |
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It doesn't matter if the chips look different. The pins and wires are still the same most of the time.
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Spixe
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11. July 2009 @ 13:53 |
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I wish, but not for matrix 1.99, there are several pins that are missing from it that the others have. Should i just ignore the pins and expect it to work? Seems risky.
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11. July 2009 @ 15:31 |
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The link I gave you has the same picture as what you posted. The one you posted is just a gold color, but same.
It is for the matrix 1.99 - take a look at both pictures and compare.
My consoles: Dreamcast aug/99>PS2 V7-Seagate 400gb hdd-Maxtor 300gb hdd,PS2 V14 FMCB 1.8 - Memor32 >DS-Lite-G6DS Real 16GB-R4DS Ultra 8gb SDHC>Gamecube-Original>Wii-Wiikey 2>PSP PHAT CFW 5.00 M33-6>DSi (Kingdom Hearts Edition)-EZ Flash Vi - M3i Zero Sakura
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Spixe
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11. July 2009 @ 18:41 |
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Hrm, well that's what I thought. The one there IS the picture of the 1.99 I have exactly, but when I download the "installation manual V9-V19" rar, the pictures and diagrams within that rar are different.
10 of the 11 jpgs are for the 7XXXX or 9000X.
The 11th jpg is indeed for the 5X00X, but the Infinity Matrix 1.99 and the chip in the diagram is different. It looks SIMILAR, but the 1.99 I have (the one in the picture on the website, NOT in the diagram) doesn't have the F or CV connections.
So since its missing 2 connecions, are you saying just ignore those 2 and follow the diagram and it'll still work? Have you or anyone else actually done this and can confirm it works?
Muchos thanks for the feedback
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11. July 2009 @ 19:26 |
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My consoles: Dreamcast aug/99>PS2 V7-Seagate 400gb hdd-Maxtor 300gb hdd,PS2 V14 FMCB 1.8 - Memor32 >DS-Lite-G6DS Real 16GB-R4DS Ultra 8gb SDHC>Gamecube-Original>Wii-Wiikey 2>PSP PHAT CFW 5.00 M33-6>DSi (Kingdom Hearts Edition)-EZ Flash Vi - M3i Zero Sakura
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Spixe
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11. July 2009 @ 19:51 |
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Ah wow, if someone (preferably the seller!) would have told me the setup is the same as the Mod 745 in the first place this would have saved me a lot of time ;)
Hrm, one little hitch up.
I found the "Modbo 760 Install Diagrams - PS2 Version 9 SCPH-50002" on the site you gave me. Though the 745 chip in itself has the same connectors, the diagram shows a couple points the chip doesn't have. SCEX and RST, and B, G, I, and H has two different connectors on the mobo! How can you hook up one point on the modchip to two points on the mobo? Confusing...
(as always, thanks for the help)
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11. July 2009 @ 20:53 |
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Well hopefully it helps
My consoles: Dreamcast aug/99>PS2 V7-Seagate 400gb hdd-Maxtor 300gb hdd,PS2 V14 FMCB 1.8 - Memor32 >DS-Lite-G6DS Real 16GB-R4DS Ultra 8gb SDHC>Gamecube-Original>Wii-Wiikey 2>PSP PHAT CFW 5.00 M33-6>DSi (Kingdom Hearts Edition)-EZ Flash Vi - M3i Zero Sakura
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Spixe
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12. July 2009 @ 07:12 |
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Ha, Ok, looks like I'm back to square one. I'll keep looking for the instructions/diagram, but at least now I know I can look for the 745 diagram and still be OK. Thanks for all the effort, much appreciated.
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12. July 2009 @ 12:57 |
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My consoles: Dreamcast aug/99>PS2 V7-Seagate 400gb hdd-Maxtor 300gb hdd,PS2 V14 FMCB 1.8 - Memor32 >DS-Lite-G6DS Real 16GB-R4DS Ultra 8gb SDHC>Gamecube-Original>Wii-Wiikey 2>PSP PHAT CFW 5.00 M33-6>DSi (Kingdom Hearts Edition)-EZ Flash Vi - M3i Zero Sakura
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Spixe
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12. July 2009 @ 14:05 |
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Thanks for the link. Seems they're my only hope right now. I remember installing the PSX mod was easy and direct, but this one's daym confusing, so many diagrams but none of them are of THIS particular chip nor my PS2 version. Go figure. If those guys can't help I'll just return it and stick to swap magic (screw the restocking fee). Thanks for trying this whole time though, much appreciated.
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kado2003
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6. August 2009 @ 02:45 |
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Just litle bit question here, is there any one know bout MODBO4.0 datasheet??
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