SSJ Gotenks ok Posted May 9, 2002 Share Posted May 9, 2002 I've just ordered final bout since i haven't played it yet.But anyways its a import so u need a chip but i gave my ps1 to my cousin but cant i just use a chip on my ps2 and play final bout on it????Or does that only work on the ps1???:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Posted May 9, 2002 Share Posted May 9, 2002 You can get a chip to play imported games on the PS2. I don't know about on PS2, but on PSX, Mod chips have to be installed internally, not just by removing the plastic covering, but the motor, shielded metal plate, etc. to get to the circuit board, and then has to be soldered on to the circuit board (this not only voids the warranty but can be fatal to your Playstation if done wrong). In addition, no certified Playstation technician will ever even attempt to fix a modded Playstation that has problems any time after you have installed the mod chip. If your Playstation breaks, removing the mod chip itself and all visible signs that there was once a mod chip there in order to get it fixed by a certified Playstation technician is almost impossible. Therefore, if you install a mod chip in your Playstation and it breaks down either right away or later on in the future, don't expect any certified Playstation technician to look at it. I assume the same is true for PS2. As far as I know ModChips themselves aren't illegal. However, the chips can also be used to play copied and pirated titles on the console, which is where Sony starts to get annoyed; software titles are where it makes its money on the consoles. Sony had turned a blind eye to the mod-chip market over the past six years, but suddenly decided to crack down on them. For more information on mod chips, I suggest you read [URL=http://www.otakuboards.com/showthread.php?threadid=8632]this thread[/URL]. Screwing up your PS2 for such a crappy game is a big risk. I [I][B]highly[/B][/I] recommend that you don't try to install a mod chip into your PS2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted May 9, 2002 Share Posted May 9, 2002 [color=royalblue]Yep and if you are found out to be pirating games at all, there are pretty hefty penalties involved.[/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSJ Gotenks ok Posted May 10, 2002 Author Share Posted May 10, 2002 I wouldn't even think of opening up my ps2 what would i do with out it!!!!:(But thanks for all the info cwb!!!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Posted May 10, 2002 Share Posted May 10, 2002 [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by SSJ Gotenks ok [/i] [B]I wouldn't even think of opening up my ps2 what would i do with out it!!!!:(But thanks for all the info cwb!!!!:D [/B][/QUOTE] lol, That's good to hear. Unless you're good with soldering, chances are, you'll screw up the console. And no problem, it's what I'm here for! :toothy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Break Posted May 10, 2002 Share Posted May 10, 2002 [SIZE=1]No, mod chips are unavailable now. Sony found all of the companies that made them, then sued them. I found out when I went into Computer Exchange... I really need one so that I can get Capcom Vs. SNK 2. But aren't there disc things, like on the PSX, where you can put the disc in, then take it out, and put in the imported game?[/SIZE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Posted May 11, 2002 Share Posted May 11, 2002 [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by ShadowGohan [/i] [B][SIZE=1]No, mod chips are unavailable now. Sony found all of the companies that made them, then sued them. I found out when I went into Computer Exchange... I really need one so that I can get Capcom Vs. SNK 2. But aren't there disc things, like on the PSX, where you can put the disc in, then take it out, and put in the imported game?[/SIZE] [/B][/QUOTE] That's not entirely true. Sony's crackdown on mod chips was primarily in the U.K. It's actually quite easy to find sites that still sell them.... As for the disc, well, when the PSX boots up, it performs two checks on the CD inside the PSX. One of these checks looks for the country code, which tells the PSX what country the CD was created in. If the code matches the code that is located in the PSX BIOS (Basic Input/Output System), the boot procedure will continue. For example, a Japanese CD is not playable on a US Playstation because of the country code check. The second check looks for bad blocks at certain locations on the CD. Since only Sony's CD recorders can produce these, the presence of bad blocks tell the PSX that the CD is authentic. If they are not there, the PSX halts the boot process. There have been several methods to get around this check. The first is the famous swap trick method, which has many variants. Sony caught on, however, and modified the BIOS further so that swapping would not work. So, really, I don't know if a disc is a good idea.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicoTranzrig Posted May 11, 2002 Share Posted May 11, 2002 There is a "boot" disc that you put in and then it goes through the boot up process, then you put in your import and it'll play well. If you're gonna get your hands dirty...maybe you might want to let that warranty expire first. The PS2 was well made so you can't access the screws without a good nail and even more guts. Though I wish that there were no regoinal lockouts in the first place... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted May 11, 2002 Share Posted May 11, 2002 [color=royalblue]You can also buy special "memory cards" which contain overrides and multi-region capabilities. But as I always, I wouldn't recommend it. You never know if one of these devices will screw up a save game...or ruin your PS2. Your best bet is to BUY games and not have them copied -- afterall, copying games is the same as theft. I don't like it at all.[/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSJ Gotenks ok Posted May 11, 2002 Author Share Posted May 11, 2002 I use a boot disk for my dreamcast so can u use a boot disk so u can play imports like final bout?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicoTranzrig Posted May 11, 2002 Share Posted May 11, 2002 I just answered the question in my previous post...works very similar to the DC one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodFather Posted June 4, 2002 Share Posted June 4, 2002 Maaaan,, i had final bout years ago!!! done and dusted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Posted June 4, 2002 Share Posted June 4, 2002 This topic isn't meant to discuss the actual game. There is already a topic that deals with the actual DragonBall games. Additionally, the purpose of this topic has already been accomplished. Thus, there is no reason to keep it open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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