I want a mod chip thats non solder, works on all versions (big ps2), plays every type of media, doesnt require disc swap, easy installation, has some good features, and is $50 or less. I dont know if it exists, but if it does, I want to know.
Nothing comes to mind. The only non-solder chip for PS2 I can think of is the DMS4 EZI but it's more the $50 and I hardly ever hear about anything but problems from it.
It seems like a decent chip to me. I can't give you a firsthand impression of it though as I have a DMS4 Pro SE. Here are some Matrix features though.... "Matrix Infinity Green Dot * AUTOMATIC SELECTION for PS2/PS1/DVD SUPPORTS. (Just insert any support and the Infinity will play it !!) * DVD Region Free Incorporated !! ( to play all regions DVD without need of any extra operation.) * Full 512 Kb Flash Memory on board (Flashable with our future updates and software releases!!) * Compatible with Playstation 2 USA/PAL/Japanese - v1, v2, v3, v4, v4R, v5, v6, v7, v8, v9, v10, v11, v12, v13 and v14 * Jumper less (Automatic Version detection) * Software selectable "PS2 Quick Load" option. (To skip PS2 logo and Quick boot PS2 Games!!) * Software selectable "PSX Quick Load" option. (To skip PS1 logo and Quick boot PSX Games!!) * Easy to Install. (only 18 wires for v1-v8 and 20 wires for v9, v10, v11, v12, v13 and v14) * ACTEL based IC for enhanced stability * AUTOMATIC "GREEN FIX" (No more need to change the cable to see your DVD movies on the PS2!!) * Import Games Fix (All PSX import games are played at FULL SCREEN and FULL COLOR !!) * STEALTH-Mode (The Modchip can be switched off and becomes invisible to Online Gaming) * Sleep-Mode (The Modchip will switch off itself after boot) * 100% NO SWAP (Direct boot for all the PS2 and PSX games) * Supports games on DVD-9 media !! * PLAYS ALL THE CD’S and DVD’S Games (both, Import or Backup’s) * SUPPORTS MULTI-DISK GAMES !! * SUPPORTS ANTI-MOD PS1 GAMES !! * SUPPORTS DATEL MEMORY CARDS!! * Very Reliable (All the Modchips are 100% tested before delivery) * Very Stable (Thanks to the sleep mode the IC will never Overheat) * CD Lens Safe (Avoid CD lens damage by sending un-necessary signal to the Drive Controller) * Media types supported: * CD-ROM / DVD-ROM / DVD-ROM 9 / CD-R / CD-RW / DVD-R / DVD-RW / DVD+RW Product Compatibility: * Matrix Infinity Chip is for all PS2 consoles except JAP SCPH-10000/15000/18000" And here http://www.infinitymod.com/cgi-bin/matrix/site.pl?page=reseller is it's official resellers list. If you want to know more about modchips here http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/304534 is a great modchip FAQ by Tokijin. Tokijin knows his stuff. Hope that helps.
do not get a solderless chip unless you have no other options. they just seem to give too many problems to people who try installing them. Get one installed by a pro. DMS4 Pro SE or Matrix Infinity are your 2 best choices.
