a bit of a question about v9 ps2s and modding...

[karlidog]

i'm still pretty new to all this ps2 stuff, but i've heard about the problems associated with v9 machines and modchips. and guess what? yep, mine's a v9! woot! ...i was kinda just wondering what the details were. all i want the thing to do is play import games in their original video mode - are there really no modchips that can be fitted to a v9 that'll let me do that without knackering the console? if not, i'll sell it and buy a new premod machine, but i'd really like to skip all the arsing about that'd involve.

thanks...

[wod]

i think dms3 v9 ones work ok them version ps2

[PH]

I don't know how upto date londonconsole.com's website is, but on their PS2 page it states:

"Please note that we only accept V5 or later Playstation 2 consoles for the Installation Service, and are not currently accepting V9 consoles."

[Yod@]

The problem with the V9 machines is that you're taking a gamble - it might be ok, or it might not. I've chipped a few of them, and I've got my own silver V9 PS2 with a DMS3, and they're all fine.

But if you're determined to have it chipped, you might be better just to sell it and buy yourself a V10. And get Will to do it.

[karlidog]

thanks for the replies, folks - that totally backs up what i'd heard, and since i'm not really willing to take a chance on knackering the thing, i suppose i'd better sell it and get me a premod v10 (yep, from londonconsole/will - i've been swamped by good reviews for the guy wherever i've looked).