Strange Jap Ps2 problem

[Saint]

I have a 2nd hand JAP Ps2 (SCPH 30000), the thing is it doesnt play jap ps1 originals, but jap plays ps1 backups.

Anyone else had this problem? Or have I been landed with a machine that has had a botched mod-chip job done?

[Tak]

What chip have you got installed?

[Saint]

That's the problem, as I bought it 2nd hand from CEX I don't know if its chipped or not.

I'm guessing it *might* be chipped just because of whats happening. Bear in mind though that I tried some PAL discs and they didnt work. Hmm dunno what to think really?

[Tak]

Hmm... could be a dodgy/badly installed chip. In any case, CEX shouldn't be selling modded machines - I guess if it's secondhand they never checked.

Anyway, if it doesn't even play originals then get it replaced/refunded asap.