The OFFICIAL best media thread (noobs MUST look in 1st page, 1st post before posting redundant posts!!)
#751
19 Jul 2006 @ 20:08
Ace_2
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DVD-R is best if your PlayStation 2 is Version 1, 2, or 3. From Version 4 to Version 14C, you can use DVD+Rs with a DVD-ROM booktype. This, according to what I'm seeing here, could be more compatible than DVD-Rs(someone please validate this). Remember, only certain brands of DVD burners support booktyping(list on the first page). Just remember, stick to Taiyo Yuden(you can find Taiyo dye in Sony DVD-Rs and DVD+Rs that are made in Japan with a white octagonal piece of styrofoam on top of the spindles(if the piece of styrofoam is gray and circular, those are made by Sony in Taiwan or Japan)). I have been using Taiyo Yuden media for one month and have always had success(not the DVDs, though, because I have some Taiyo Yuden-made Sony DVD+Rs that I have left aside to back up 2 games).
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My console collection: Version 14A PlayStation 2(chipped), Version 7 PlayStation 2, PlayStation(both models), Wii, Gamecube, N64, Super NES(original from US and Japan and Mini), NES(front and top loader)Model 1 & 2 Genesis, Sega CD, Sega 32X, Atari 2600, Sega Saturn, Sega Dreamcast, Sega Master System(Model 1 and 2), Atari Flashback 1 & 2, FC Twin(2 in 1 NES/Super NES clone), GN Twin(2 in 1 NES/Genesis clone), Atari 7800, Intellivision II, TurboGrafx 16, GameBoy Color
My guides: Cardboard and Straw MOD: http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/308926
3-method exploit for PS2s: http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/337567
My guides: Cardboard and Straw MOD: http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/308926
3-method exploit for PS2s: http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/337567
#752
26 Jul 2006 @ 16:29
bikejumpr
Junior Member
i just got some maxells 8x dvd+r;s today and theyre cmc mags,, im pissed
#753
26 Jul 2006 @ 19:22
janrocks
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Why did you buy Maxell disks? Swap em with somebody quick lol
#754
27 Jul 2006 @ 2:26
i had TDK that are cmc mag. and they work perfect to be honest.i also have maxell cd-r. haven't tried those ones yet. don't know why folks are running away from cmc mag
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#756
04 Aug 2006 @ 22:42
bossps2
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hello,
I don't understand this topic, I want just to know what DVD is the best to burn DVD games
PS : sorry, I am very bad in english
I don't understand this topic, I want just to know what DVD is the best to burn DVD games
PS : sorry, I am very bad in english
#757
05 Aug 2006 @ 8:05
bossps2
wat language do u speak. italian,french or spanish am good in those ones. hehe. anyway buy verbatim they are worth ur money.
ddp wat am i suppose to be told??
wat language do u speak. italian,french or spanish am good in those ones. hehe. anyway buy verbatim they are worth ur money.
ddp wat am i suppose to be told??
#758
05 Aug 2006 @ 19:02
ddp
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axmad, just talk to kivory666 aka doc ty & tell him i sent you to him about what is so bad about cmc mag disks.
#759
07 Aug 2006 @ 23:43
bossps2
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axmad, I speak french
My question in french :
"Je voudrais savoir quel est le meilleur DVD vierge à acheter pour des jeux PS2 avec magic swap ?"
My question in french :
"Je voudrais savoir quel est le meilleur DVD vierge à acheter pour des jeux PS2 avec magic swap ?"
#760
12 Aug 2006 @ 11:47
Platinum DVD-R 8x Speed cakebox
Could anyone please tell me if those DVD-R from ''Platinum'' are any good for burning PS2 games on?
Is platinum a good dvd brand?
Could anyone please tell me if those DVD-R from ''Platinum'' are any good for burning PS2 games on?
Is platinum a good dvd brand?
#761
12 Aug 2006 @ 14:05
scuse moi BOSSPS2 mais je peux comprendre petit.
u basically asked what is the best dvd used to play with swapmagic.
right??
j'ai étudié français seulement pour cinq mois.je ne peux pas comprendre beaucoup.
but am perfect in italian. i could also be good in spanish. try me.
erm casper. you should only stick to known top class media. and you could know that by reading the first page of the thread.
u basically asked what is the best dvd used to play with swapmagic.
right??
j'ai étudié français seulement pour cinq mois.je ne peux pas comprendre beaucoup.
but am perfect in italian. i could also be good in spanish. try me.
erm casper. you should only stick to known top class media. and you could know that by reading the first page of the thread.
#762
12 Aug 2006 @ 20:24
bossps2
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Yes I want to know what is the best dvd used to play with swapmagic
#763
13 Aug 2006 @ 2:59
i would politely request that we stick to the language that the majority understands here (English). thanks and hope that was politely received
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#764
13 Aug 2006 @ 11:09
Mmm you are right, in that case..
Maxell DVD+R 16x cakebox
That would be a good choice right?
Maxell DVD+R 16x cakebox
That would be a good choice right?
#765
14 Aug 2006 @ 6:32
He_Man
Senior Member
yep but keep in mind 16x discs might not work.try and keep to 8x
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#766
15 Aug 2006 @ 10:46
Hi Hopefully gettin Blank Verbatim DVD-R tomorrow thats if theres any left :@. I used maxell's and i thought they were quite good until they stopped working for my ps2 and i tried a verbatim dvd and they work ^^. So really Maxells turn you down after a few months
#767
22 Aug 2006 @ 11:58
I always thought Verbatim was very bad because they are always the cheapest at Wal-Mart so I stayed away from them.
I dont know why alot of you say Memorex sucks, those are the only types of DVD-R's that I buy and have never had one bad disk. Only time I had problems with a disk was when I didnt build the ISO correctly. I've only used them for Xbox games though and havent tried on the PS2 yet but im planning on starting soon, I dont see why there should be a difference.
I've also heard that memorex disks stop working after a while, not true either. I got some disks that are at least a year old and still work flawlessly.
Memorex is the brand that I've used for the longest time and I've had no problems with them at all. I always figured the brand was one of the best quality brands but I guess thats not the case with most of you.
I dont know why alot of you say Memorex sucks, those are the only types of DVD-R's that I buy and have never had one bad disk. Only time I had problems with a disk was when I didnt build the ISO correctly. I've only used them for Xbox games though and havent tried on the PS2 yet but im planning on starting soon, I dont see why there should be a difference.
I've also heard that memorex disks stop working after a while, not true either. I got some disks that are at least a year old and still work flawlessly.
Memorex is the brand that I've used for the longest time and I've had no problems with them at all. I always figured the brand was one of the best quality brands but I guess thats not the case with most of you.
#768
22 Aug 2006 @ 12:57
@jokerface - good luck to you if they work for you
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Network ~ DD-WRT ~ 2node WDS-WPA2/AES ~ Buffalo WHR-G54S. 3node WPA2/AES ~ WRT54GS v6 (inc. WEP BSSID), WRT54G v2, WRT54G2 v1. *** Forum Rules ***
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Network ~ DD-WRT ~ 2node WDS-WPA2/AES ~ Buffalo WHR-G54S. 3node WPA2/AES ~ WRT54GS v6 (inc. WEP BSSID), WRT54G v2, WRT54G2 v1. *** Forum Rules ***
#769
22 Aug 2006 @ 15:11
Like I said no problems in over a year of DVD usage and well over three for CD's. It might be the burners ya use.
#770
23 Aug 2006 @ 7:49
Ace_2
Senior Member
Jokerface, the problem with Memorex is its dye. The dye is junk(CMC Magnetics). It will harden a lot faster than normal(also cheaply manufactured), and whatever you have burnt on it will no longer work. Not only that, if you're using Memorex DVD-Rs with CMC Magnetics dye on your PlayStation 2, you will burn out your laser because of the crappy dye that's on those discs(the laser will have to work overtime to be able to read the data).
My console collection: Version 14A PlayStation 2(chipped), Version 7 PlayStation 2, PlayStation(both models), Wii, Gamecube, N64, Super NES(original from US and Japan and Mini), NES(front and top loader)Model 1 & 2 Genesis, Sega CD, Sega 32X, Atari 2600, Sega Saturn, Sega Dreamcast, Sega Master System(Model 1 and 2), Atari Flashback 1 & 2, FC Twin(2 in 1 NES/Super NES clone), GN Twin(2 in 1 NES/Genesis clone), Atari 7800, Intellivision II, TurboGrafx 16, GameBoy Color
My guides: Cardboard and Straw MOD: http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/308926
3-method exploit for PS2s: http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/337567
My guides: Cardboard and Straw MOD: http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/308926
3-method exploit for PS2s: http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/337567
#771
23 Aug 2006 @ 9:31
Seriously man just get some Taiyo Yuden's (media id: tyg02), for your ps2 they are the best disc's out there. I really need to get some more soon..
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#772
28 Aug 2006 @ 21:34
all right, i'm having problems. i just bought Verbatim DVD-R's... but i think my burner, which is a LiteOn 1693S, can only burn at the lowest speeds of 4x. someone told me they have the same exact discs as i do, and they are able to burn at 2x speed with their burner. is there a way i can tamper with the burner's settings so that i may burn as low as 1x or 2x? if not, what are some good burners that can burn at that low of a speed?
also, could someone explain to me what "booktyping" is about?
also, could someone explain to me what "booktyping" is about?
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#773
29 Aug 2006 @ 5:49
ok i have a question...what color dye does the yuden or verbatiums have?
do all blanks have the blue/purplish dye or are these disks that you all speak of have the silver golden type dye...i stated earlier that im in iraq at the moment and the games i buy from the market are on the silver dyed discs but i just cant seem to find these anywhere....alli can get right now is jvc, princo, and sonys which im not sure are from japan or not....so if you all could answer this for me i would appreciate it
do all blanks have the blue/purplish dye or are these disks that you all speak of have the silver golden type dye...i stated earlier that im in iraq at the moment and the games i buy from the market are on the silver dyed discs but i just cant seem to find these anywhere....alli can get right now is jvc, princo, and sonys which im not sure are from japan or not....so if you all could answer this for me i would appreciate it
Danny T
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#774
29 Aug 2006 @ 14:50
Ace_2
Senior Member
Taiyo Yuden uses purple dye. I have some Sony DVD+Rs with Taiyo dye and the base is purple. I presume that the Verbatims have blue dyes(those made by Mitsubishi Chemicals). I have only seen a CD-R, not a DVD-R/DVD+R, so maybe it's different on a DVD.
My console collection: Version 14A PlayStation 2(chipped), Version 7 PlayStation 2, PlayStation(both models), Wii, Gamecube, N64, Super NES(original from US and Japan and Mini), NES(front and top loader)Model 1 & 2 Genesis, Sega CD, Sega 32X, Atari 2600, Sega Saturn, Sega Dreamcast, Sega Master System(Model 1 and 2), Atari Flashback 1 & 2, FC Twin(2 in 1 NES/Super NES clone), GN Twin(2 in 1 NES/Genesis clone), Atari 7800, Intellivision II, TurboGrafx 16, GameBoy Color
My guides: Cardboard and Straw MOD: http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/308926
3-method exploit for PS2s: http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/337567
My guides: Cardboard and Straw MOD: http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/308926
3-method exploit for PS2s: http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/337567
#775
29 Aug 2006 @ 19:53
RiZZy46 - you don't have to burn at such a low speed - depends on your burner and media though. I have a Pioneer 109 burner and use good discs - Ritek - and burn all of my back ups at 8x and have never made any coasters.
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