Is it worth it?

Discussion in 'PS2 - DVD backup discussion' started by jambo89, Nov 24, 2005.

  1. jambo89

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    I had an old PS2 started playing back up games with swap magic, i broke 2 lasers. Ive got a slimline ps2 now and since it has DVD rw reading capabilities, is it safer playing back up games on it? what is the safest way to play backups without breaking any more lasers.
     
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    fisrt thing will be to use high quality media.... don`t use any med or low quality media
     
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    any suggestions / write speeds
     
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    WTF? The slimline supports RW ?? are you sure....
     
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    yea (http://www.gameseek.co.uk/productdetail/PS27k8cxhfzt88u0fcc/) but not copied games, copied Dvd's (videos).
     
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    Oh for a moment i thought we could play DVD+RW lol for the ps2 slimline.
     
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    always burn at 4x or less
     
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    lol, what disks are the best & cheapest
     
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    I wouldn't trust ebay for blanks.

    As for RW discs, the slimline can probably play them, but RW discs are VERY bad for your laser.
     
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    ok any Uk site, to buy them from?
     
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