Easy Methods to rebuild PS2 games, including GRAN TURISMO 4, 50CENT & XENOSAGA Episode 1

Yep, Tokijin, you did it. I burned my new ISO with a TY-DVD and it works great. To everyone who use AD-threads, believe Tokijin at his word. For the TY-DVD's, you pay a little bit more, buth it's great media. Thanks again Tokijin.

 

I use the ISO file that. Yeah trust me use that one buddy.

 

Cool. Taiyo Yuden is the best. Almost anytime someone has issues with it, it's user error. You open the iso with IsoBuster and patch the DNA's file. Well at least with Windip. I don't play PS2 games online.

http://www.ps2nfo.com/on-line.html

20. Q. What are DNA's?
A. Any game made after 2003 for the PS2 that is online playable contains one or more image files that has a "disk
DNA checker." The online game server checks your game disk to see if it's the real thing or not. Thus, you have to discover which .img file on the game disc has the checker file.

21. Q. How do I patch DNA's?
A. http://www.ps2nfo.com/on-line.html
With Windip (recommended): http://forums.psxforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=117528

Windip: http://www.sksapps.com/online/WinDIPv1.7.zip

22. Q. Where can I find DNA ID's?
A. NTSC-US: http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/198137
Updated NTSC DNA's thread: http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/291526
PAL: http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/199101C

 

I use Maxell when It burns online plays good.

 

I found out the Gnie's ExPERT should be unziped like this

there should be a foler by this name ExPERT-Plugins and all plugins inside it

ExPERT.exe should not be put in the same folder otherwise the plugins will not load

ExPERT.exe should be in the same area as the ExPERT-Plugins
(ExPERT-Plugins folder only)

 

Thanks Alot Guys! For the info on which to use ISO or MDS files.Some people post use the ISO file to patch online games and some people say use the MDS file.Well I'm usinf the ISO file to burn the game or patch it online.I've been burning games for awhile I have 200 PS2 games.The online thing I'm just getting use to.Well I tell you 25 To Life online is COOL!Thats my new one! Thanks Bra!

 

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You should ALWAYS choose the MDS file to burn with DVD Decrypter. The only time when you burn with the ISO is when you have to manually rebuild the game only.

 

Or when you download a game and only an iso file is present. That's it. Always use the mds file when possible.

 

Thanks Guys! So when I patch DNAS for online I use the MDS file for patching also. Well I've used the ISO file with a patch and the MDS file with a patch they both work.WHY? Also the ISO file is bigger its in GB where the MDS file is in KB.You would think the ISO file has more info in it! I use DVD Decrypter to read the game then Windip to patch it.Then DVD Decrypter to write it.I've used each file to patch and they both go online whats with that Bra! So I do a copy of both ISO and MDS.I wish someone could tell me more about why to use the MDS file. It's weird why they both work.But the ISO is GB's is that not bigger then MDS Kb's?According to this link I should use the ISO to patch and burn for online games http://forums.psxforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=117528 Well thanks for the help guys.Later Bra.....

 

iso file contains all the information, while the mds simply tells dvd decrypter how to burn the mds. the mds is extremely useful in cases where the iso is split into 2 files, the mds tells dvd decrypter in which order to burn.

 

the mds files is small but when you burn it it will still burn the img file, the mds file loads the img and other stuff.. i think

 

Can I use Nero Record to shrink a PS2 double layer game?

 

Arrrg. You open the iso with IsoBuster when patching the DNA ID's. You browse to the DNA ID, and patch it with Windip. Read over some of these links, particulary the one that shows you how to patch DNA ID's with Windip. Don't worry about the mds file until it's time to burn the game with DVD Decrypter. [bold]The mds file has nothing to do with patching a games DNA ID's.[/bold] 2IIPac, no you can't use Nero to shrink DVD-9 games to DVD-5. Use Alkohol's tutorial or search for the game in question. There are versions of most DVD-9 games available over BitTorrent that have already been rebuilt to DVD-5.

IsoBuster: http://www.afterdawn.com/software/cdr_software/cdr_tools/isobuster.cfm
20. Q. What are DNA's?
A. Any game made after 2003 for the PS2 that is online playable contains one or more image files that has a "disk
DNA checker." The online game server checks your game disk to see if it's the real thing or not. Thus, you have to discover which .img file on the game disc has the checker file.

21. Q. How do I patch DNA's?
A. http://www.ps2nfo.com/on-line.html
With Windip (recommended): http://forums.psxforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=117528

Windip: http://www.sksapps.com/online/WinDIPv1.7.zip

22. Q. Where can I find DNA ID's?
A. NTSC-US: http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/198137
Updated NTSC DNA's thread: http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/291526
PAL: http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/199101C

 

Is there any difference in the way a PS2 backup plays when the backup was burned on a DL disk vs rebuilding a game by the Alkohol method described here? What I'm trying to find out is that a DL disk costs appx $4 and a regular dvd disk is appx .20-.40 (depending on brand) and if they play the same then it is better to just use a regular dvd disk and rebuild it according to the Alkohol method. Is that correct? Thanks

 

I can't tell the difference between a Double Layer media and a regular DVD when backing up movies.

 

It depends on what method you're using to boot your backups. Swap Magic doesn't support DVD-9 games, so DL media is irrelevant. Quality modchips like the DMS 4 Pro SE, Matrix Infinity, and Crystal Chip 1.1 support DL backups. The rule of thumb with modchips is that if their firmware is upgrabeable via flash, they support DVD-9 backups, otherwise they don't. My point is if you're using Swap Magic, DL media is irrelevant, it only supports DVD-5 or single layer discs.

 

@galevin

Yes indeed, that is more cheaper and it's the best way to go. Even if you're using top notch media like Taiyo Yuden, Verbatim and Hitachi's Maxell (mij), it still cost less than any DL media regardless. That's why I prefer to have all my PS2 games (any over 4.3GB) rebuild.

 

Can someone please help??
I'm banging my head against the wall trying to get GT4 to back up properly.
I've made several drink coasters so far using various methodes I've found around this forum.
Usually the problem I get is that the game will boot to the warning screen, then will lock up.
I'm using Maxell DVD+R media
Any sugestions??
Also does anyone know where I can get Sonix's full GT4 Tool Kit?
Thanks in advance...

 

Hi There 4gsxr 1000!Here are the program's you will need.Good luck.http://www.backuptools.co.uk/modules.php?name=Downloads&d_op=viewdownload&cid=2 Also I use DVD-R's I don't know if that will help you.You might want to try using DVD-R's to burn.Well I haven't got GT4 burned yet. So let me know how you do it up.I have 200 PS2 games done.Some are patched for online they all work.Hope I'm a help to you! Later Bra....

 

Go back over all the steps. Booktype the DVD+R's to DVD-ROM. What's the Media ID on those Maxell's?

53. Q. What is Booktyping?
A. Booktyping is the ability to burn a DVD+R so it that appears as a pressed DVD-ROM in any DVD-ROM drive it's inserted in. If you booktype DVD+R's, this allows for greater compatibility with most stand alone DVD players, including your PS2. Your burner has to support booktyping (most newer ones do).
Booktyping with Nero and DVD Decrypter: http://www.k-probe.com/bitsetting-booktype-faq.php

91. Q. What is the Media ID of a DVD and how can I find it?
A.The Media ID of a DVD is the true measure of it's quality. It contains prerecorded info about the disc's manufacturer. The quality of the disc will vary depending on the media code. The media code isn't visible on the disc or the packaging. To check the media ID, Open DVD Decrypter, insert your disc, and check what it says under Media ID or Manufacturer ID. You can also use a program called DVD Identifier which is very useful. You can find it here: http://www.afterdawn.com/software/video_software/dvd_tools/dvd_identifier.cfm
Last but not least you can use DVD Info Pro: http://www.dvdinfopro.com/
Compare the Media ID to this link: http://www.digitalfaq.com/media/dvdmedia.htm
Huge List of Media ID's (Thanks to DogBomb): http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/155431