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Can anyone tell me whats the best chip for the ps2...?

  • 03-09-2005 12:13AM
    #1
    paul moore
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 221 ✭✭


    Can anyone tell me whats the best chip for the ps2...?


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  • #2
    Retr0gamer
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 54,731 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    I have a messiah 2 and i have had no problems with it at all. I think there is a Messiah 3 out at the moment.


  • #3
    darkmaster2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,060 ✭✭✭darkmaster2


    The matrix infinity or crystal chip are probably the best.


  • #4
    Retr0gamer
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    Most chips do the same thing. Look for reviews on line and get the cheapest especially if it doesn't require microsoldering like the Messiah does.


  • #5
    darkmaster2
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    The matrix infinity and other like it can be flash upgraded to keep them up to date. Older chips won`t play backups of dual layer games such as GT4 without patches.


  • #6
    Retr0gamer
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    darkmaster2 wrote:
    The matrix infinity and other like it can be flash upgraded to keep them up to date. Older chips won`t play backups of dual layer games such as GT4 without patches.

    Does that include the Messiah 2. I'm asking because I've never tried a dual layer back up.


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  • #7
    KdjaCL
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,346 ✭✭✭✭KdjaCL


    I looked into this a while ago and found every chip had something it couldnt do, nothing did everything i wanted. With rebuilding patching , holding disc sidewards whilst facing the moon and howling etc:

    So i got the hard drive and mem card exploit and that did everything i wanted it to do with no soldering or paying €120+.

    Cost me €30 for network adapter as i had a spare HD.
    Defintley the way to go depending on your needs.


    kdjac


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