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Tupin
10-21-2008, 03:59 PM
I can't seem to find a place that's cheap or legit enough.

I just want it to play imports and maybe the occasional backed up PS1 game, so I'm not sure if I can just use a Gameshark.
SnowKitty
10-21-2008, 05:29 PM
I can't seem to find a place that's cheap or legit enough.

I just want it to play imports and maybe the occasional backed up PS1 game, so I'm not sure if I can just use a Gameshark.

i have PS1 modchips and premodded systems if you're interested, much better than a bootdisk.
Tupin
10-21-2008, 05:40 PM
i have PS1 modchips and premodded systems if you're interested, much better than a bootdisk.
Do you have any bootdisks? That's really what I am looking for.

How hard to install are the modchips? I assume they are stealth chips?
SnowKitty
10-21-2008, 06:24 PM
Do you have any bootdisks? That's really what I am looking for.

How hard to install are the modchips? I assume they are stealth chips?

i don't have bootdisks, only modchips. they are stealth chips and the install difficulty varies by model. its not too hard if you know how to solder. 4 wires for SCPH-1001 (it cant do stealth on SCPH-1001) 7 wires for 5501/7001/7501/9001 and 6 wires for the lil white PSone. if you cant solder very well i can either get you a premodded console or install a chip in your system
Pete Rittwage
10-21-2008, 06:29 PM
i don't have bootdisks, only modchips. they are stealth chips and the install difficulty varies by model. its not too hard if you know how to solder. 4 wires for SCPH-1001 (it cant do stealth on SCPH-1001) 7 wires for 5501/7001/7501/9001 and 6 wires for the lil white PSone. if you cant solder very well i can either get you a premodded console or install a chip in your system

If you have a PS1 with the parallel port on the back (check behind the removable door) then you can use a "Gold Finger" type device. They were knock-offs of the AR that let you do an easy disk swap. They are found pretty easily, but if you need one I have spares for $10/each.

All you do it defeat the door switch, then boot an original. When the disk stops, swap the disk and press X and it boots. Imports and backups work fine.
Tupin
10-21-2008, 06:36 PM
Yeah, it has a parallel port.

I've heard that "Gold Finger" can't play games like Ore No Ryouri or others that have mod chip protection, though.
SnowKitty
10-21-2008, 07:10 PM
If you have a PS1 with the parallel port on the back (check behind the removable door) then you can use a "Gold Finger" type device. They were knock-offs of the AR that let you do an easy disk swap. They are found pretty easily, but if you need one I have spares for $10/each.

All you do it defeat the door switch, then boot an original. When the disk stops, swap the disk and press X and it boots. Imports and backups work fine.

that works too but you still need to swap. and for multidisc games like MGS that dont let you save before the swap you need to swap trick it again. with a chip you just pop it in and play. also, the chips i carry can defeat anti-modchip protection in games like dino crisis
Tupin
10-21-2008, 07:34 PM
I'll consider both, but for the time being I'll just use the quick swap method where you hold down the disc door.

Out of curiosity, how much would a mod chip for a 750 cost and also a pre-modded PSOne?
SnowKitty
10-21-2008, 07:53 PM
I'll consider both, but for the time being I'll just use the quick swap method where you hold down the disc door.

Out of curiosity, how much would a mod chip for a 750 cost and also a pre-modded PSOne?

i sell premodded systems for 50 plus shipping and chips for 15 plus shipping. all my premodded systems are stress tested and work great, i do not sell them unless they read legit games and backups well.
Tupin
10-21-2008, 07:59 PM
Do you have a link to a tutorial for installing the mod chip?

I'm still considering all my options...
SnowKitty
10-21-2008, 08:06 PM
Do you have a link to a tutorial for installing the mod chip?

I'm still considering all my options...

i have install diagrams for all models. i can email you a .rar file with the JPGs, pm me your email address.
RPG_Fanatic
10-21-2008, 08:17 PM
i have PS1 modchips and premodded systems if you're interested, much better than a bootdisk.

Do you have any PStwo's modded for sale?
Kyle15
10-21-2008, 09:17 PM
Are you going to use a PS2? Just grab an action replay and use it like swap magic. This method has not failed me yet, not even for back-ups!
There are a few copies left on sale at the local Kmart, so I can try to pick one up if you are interested. :)
Tupin
10-21-2008, 09:22 PM
Are you going to use a PS2? Just grab an action replay and use it like swap magic. This method has not failed me yet, not even for back-ups!
There are a few copies left on sale at the local Kmart, so I can try to pick one up if you are interested. :)
I don't have a toploading PS2.

I'm going to try to use a PS1 Gameshark and use the tape-down door quick swap method.
Kyle15
10-21-2008, 09:29 PM
I don't have a toploading PS2.

I'm going to try to use a PS1 Gameshark and use the tape-down door quick swap method.

It works with a fat PS2 as well. All you do is make a slide card.
I would recommend using a GS or AS on the PS1, but I've had problems with games giving me the mod-chip error and the like. The GS can probably bypass this, but I do not know.
SnowKitty
10-21-2008, 09:31 PM
Do you have any PStwo's modded for sale?

no, i don't do PS2s.
Tupin
10-21-2008, 09:39 PM
I'll go with a Gameshark for now, I guess. 8-)

From what I've seen, backups have no problems loading with a Gameshark, even when they are mod protected.
Tupin
10-21-2008, 10:35 PM
Quick question, does Breaker Pro work with anti-modchip games?
Pete Rittwage
10-21-2008, 11:40 PM
The straight Gameshark will not boot backups unless you flash a hacked BIOS to it, which is difficult since it takes a special interface card- it's not normal serial or parallel. That's why the Gold Finger devices exist- they were AR clones flashed with the hacked BIOS.

I don't think anti-mod games have a problem with the Gold Finger, but the multi-disk games might- you have to do the swap whenever you change disks.

A stealth chip is definately the way to go, but the mod is not easy for someone who has no electronics experience. PS1's go for about $8 at my local Goodwill, so there are plenty of candidates. They are almost worthless. :)
Tupin
10-22-2008, 07:28 AM
Huh, I've SEEN it boot backups with a normal Gameshark. :/

I could possibly have a local store around here install a mod chip, I don't know. I'm probably either going with a Breaker Pro or Goldfinger at this point.
SnowKitty
10-22-2008, 08:16 PM
Huh, I've SEEN it boot backups with a normal Gameshark. :/

I could possibly have a local store around here install a mod chip, I don't know. I'm probably either going with a Breaker Pro or Goldfinger at this point.

depends on the version. the genuine official gameshark will not stop the CD.
the other variants usually just read the copy protection/region code and stop the CD so you can swap. i had a gameshark that would not boot backups/imports.
Tupin
10-22-2008, 11:00 PM
depends on the version. the genuine official gameshark will not stop the CD.
the other variants usually just read the copy protection/region code and stop the CD so you can swap. i had a gameshark that would not boot backups/imports.
Yeah, the video I'm talking about is this one where he boots a backup using a Gameshark 4.0.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FzmTxatNb4

I've heard it only works with a certain revision and later when people found out about the swap method.
SnowKitty
10-23-2008, 07:51 PM
Yeah, the video I'm talking about is this one where he boots a backup using a Gameshark 4.0.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FzmTxatNb4

I've heard it only works with a certain revision and later when people found out about the swap method.

out of curiosity, what model of PS1 do you have? (it's on the bottom label, SCPH-????)
Tupin
10-23-2008, 08:11 PM
out of curiosity, what model of PS1 do you have? (it's on the bottom label, SCPH-????)
7501, but I broke the spinning part with the three ball bearings and probably will have to get a new one. >_>
darkslime
10-23-2008, 08:23 PM
Which type of AR wil let you play backups on PS2?
Kyle15
10-23-2008, 11:09 PM
Which type of AR wil let you play backups on PS2?

PS1 or PS2 games?
The AR in the green case works perfectly for PS1 imports and back-ups on a slim, but if you are looking to play PS2 back-ups, you'll have to get a swap magic set.
SnowKitty
10-23-2008, 11:12 PM
7501, but I broke the spinning part with the three ball bearings and probably will have to get a new one. >_>

hmmm... if you're interested you could trade it for a discount on a premodded deck. all my units have a multimode 3 modchip and are stress tested and working perfectly for legit games/imports and backups. no swapping required and no patching of isoz cause it bypasses anti-modchip protections.