The OFFICIAL "Best Media" thread

v4 ps2...
swap magic, flip top
NEC dvd-rw drive... using TDK dvd-r media 8x.. but burn at 4x. also use verbatim 8x dvd-r

 

v.5 ps2
swap magic 3.3/slide tool
Plextor PX-712 dvd+/-r burner (burn 2x speed)
prefer using TDK - ID: TTG02 dvd-r discs
no problems, and usually good price on them
only had a bad experience using HP brand disc for both games and movies on my v5 ps2.

 

V7 Ps2
Swap Magic 2, Flip Top
Budget DVD+R (Cost 14p each, cheap as chips)
Plextor PX-504A
Burn using Dvd decryptor iso read, iso write at 2.4x

Only had 1 coaster throuh about 200 of these dvd's, cheap, reliable and they havent skipped once!

 

i just tested out "compusa" media today dvd+r on my v5 ps2 and it was terrible. The game ran like crap. Stay away from this as well as other "cheap" media

 

ok so has anyone noticed any difference between Verbatim dvd+r (no mmc dye) and Tayio Yuden Silver Dvd+r disks?

I was thinking of purchasing Tayio Yuden over Verbatims today but since i already have verbatims, i only want to make the purchase if it will make a huge difference in load times and gameplay

 

kind of a side note, but I am curious what kind of prices you get for Verbatims or TY's. I have been able to score good deals for the TDKs (about $8 US for 25) which is hard to pass up for the more expensive brands. Especially when all the games run flawlessly using the lesser priced media.

 

Well it depends on what you're looking for, dvd-r or +r? for +r i found a very very good deal on verbatims. 50 pack for 16.99 it was at sam's. For taiyo yuden i recommend going to supermediastore.com since they have have good media for a decent price. Rima.com is slightly more expensive but they are reputable as well

 

Hey everyone, I know I havent heard MAXELL DVD-Rs, exept for me. Yall should try them, I been backing up my games to maxell dvd-rs and they work perfect.

 

thanks for the tip dude... i have also heard maxell dvds are good.

 

PS2 is a V3

Running on a Swap Magic 3.3

Games Burned On Verbatim DVD-R [bold](#1)[/bold] Using DVD Decrypter

Writer = Liteon DVD Dual Layer DVD REwriter

Games Run Perfect Except For Tekken 5 Which Has Jumpy Cut Scenes

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PS2 version 9 (US), Swap Magic 3.6 Plus with Flip Top
SONY 710A BYX4 (current firmware) DVD/CD Dual Layer burner
Taiyo Yuden/FUJI 8X DVD+R, Maxell 8X DVD+R, Verbatim 8X DVD+R, SONY 8X DVD+R (all medias are "MADE IN JAPAN")

NOTE: to all newbies, whatever you plan to get for your future (next) blank medias, just stay away from "Memorex, Princo, Prodisc, and any cheap and unknown brands". This will definitely keep you out from getting coasters and its misery. Taiyo Yuden/FUJI, Maxell, Verbatim and Sony is the way to go -- make sure it says "MADE IN JAPAN". These are known to be the best medias in the market, or perhaps it's in the top first class in pertains to today's DVD-R/+R media technologies. Just a friendly reminder note to share that's all.

 

alkohol, my verbatim dvd+rs say that they are made in taiwan... are these fakes? i bought them at sam's club

 

i got some TDK made in tawan... and it works PERFECTLY.

 

is there gonna be an official worst media thread?and maybe the official average media thread?(just kiddin)

i have sony rw dw u55a
media rank:1.sony (they work incredibly well)
2.tdk
3.verbs
4.(tie)maxell and philips

the most important fact about dvdr quality is its compatibilty with your individual burner.as you can see sony works good with sony as well it should.and as a side note,all media have worked pretty good.none were so bad that they didnt work at all.

 

@solidus90,

I never said that they're "fakes" and I never said that "Made In Taiwan" is bad either, so don't you go worry here mate, alright... cheers now. Verbatim dvd+r are top notch media (MCC - Made In Taiwan), they're as good as Taiyo Yuden/Fuji (MIJ), Maxell(MIJ) and Sony(MIJ). Verbatim's older stock 2X, 4X dvd-r/+r medias are genuine and it's "Made In Singapore". Now the only Made In Singapore media from Verbatim is their DVD+R DL medias only.

In contrast, it all depends on the individual's preferences. Personally, I prefer the TY/FUJI 8X DVD+R, Maxell 8X DVD+R and SONY 8X DVD+R (all MADE IN JAPAN). I have burned/backed up 600 disc or plus using TY/FUJI, 400 Maxell, 300 SONY and somewhat 40 Verbatim, and they all back up and play flawlessly.

 

then i dont think my problem is media.. because if verbatim is good media, and i still get choppy cutsenes, its probably something else.

Psychonauts plays HORRIBLY, in some cutscenes the sound doesnt even play at all!

 

adjust your burn speeds to get the game to work.also clean your ps2 lens.alot of people dont think this is necessary(they are also the ones having alot of trouble with backups) but it can help if just by elimenating your lens as the problem.

how many times have you seen someone change media sometimes as many as three times and still not get their backups to work?and they never once thought to clean their lens.

 

[bold]My media spec info:[/bold]

♦ PS2 v7 with SM 3.3 and Flip top case
♦ PS2 Slim with SM 3.3 and Fliptop cover
♦ Burner: Sony DRU-720A
♦ Blank Media: Taiyo Yuden (DVD-R47VAL600SK) 4X DVD-R Media 4.7GB Silver Lacquer (TY02), I buy mine from meritline.com for 32.99/100.
♦ Only use DVD Decryter read/write @ 4x, when I have problems I use Alcohol (rare)
♦ I try to rebuild all my backups
♦ Excellent load times, and flawless play
♦ No coasters up to this point

 

i tried that but i cant get the god damn screws off. The 4 tiny screws on the drive tray, i tried like 10 diffeernt screw drivers and none of them can get a grip. wtf?