The Latest PS2

Nameless · July 4th, 2002

As everyone knows, many of the PS2s made so far have had problems. They r getting less and less with each new release. I'm going to buy a PS2 in the next few days and I want want to make sure I get the latest version (model). So, what is the latest one, plz?

Also, if I bought one from usa, will it work here considering we use NTSC here as well as PAL?? Thanks for ur time

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Syed Fawad · July 5th, 2002

You r really from Saudia? Well that is my favourite country.
IIRC Saudi Arabia use PAL UK standards. So I'll advise you to buy it from there. Don't know about Jeddah but if you llive in Khober or Riyadh you should buy it from there.

Moreover, if you get it from USA, like me, you'll have to use a stepdown converter, but again it depends on what kind of power supply you have in your house. A there are bothh 120V and 240V there.

Then again, you should look for versions which have an "R" at the end. If the shopkeeper has enough information, ask him for version 5 or 6 motherboard PS2s.

The Model number I can remember right now is SCPH30003R for Pal and SCPH30001R for NTSC. If you live in Dharan region, I can name a few shops too.

And I guess that this thread belongs to misc console discussion.

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Nameless · July 5th, 2002

One question.......where r u from Syed? It seems u know quite a bit about "MY" cities

I'm hopefully getting one tommorow so I'll be looking for what u said. Thanks a lot, o' mighty rock

P.S. When u say "version 5 or 6", u don't remeber or r they diffirent???

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Syed Fawad · July 6th, 2002

The PS2s with an "R" at the end are usually with motherboard version 5. However there are even a few version 4 MotherBoard PS2s with an "R" at the end. The version 6 Motherboard PS2 is the latest PS2 avaiable.

I am living in Pakistan for the last 3 years. I was brought up in Saudi Arabia. I lived there for 14 years and those were the first 14 years of my life.

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REi_FoX · July 6th, 2002

thats the only two Bios's that ps2 ave right?

well i suggest you get the NTSC version... if it suits your TV

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sniff_381 · July 6th, 2002

I'll go with NTSC...

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Nameless · July 6th, 2002

I'll go for the NTSC, although I'll act newbie-like and ask why...esp with the bios number slightly higher for the PAL version, it seems quite tempting

.

Hey, Syed, u have a good memory then and I'm glad my country apealed to u.

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**Bgnome** · July 6th, 2002

personally, i would go for the PAL version if i were you. most of the newer PAL tvs support a NTSC signal so there wouldnt be much loss converting but if you wanted to play a PAL game on a NTSC machine, you will get a noticeable loss of image. And the best reason is that the best mod out right now is compatible with most PAL machines and only one older version of the NTSC machines.

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sithspawn · July 6th, 2002

UK PAL: 30004R
NTSC-J: 30006R
I would go with NTSC U/C one or the UK PAL one.

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Syed Fawad · July 7th, 2002

Can anyone tell me what's the difference between NTSC-J and NTSC-U/C ? I know that one is for US/Canada and the other one is for Japan but what's the difference between the two NTSC's?

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Nameless · July 7th, 2002

On the 6th of July 2002, I became the proud (and I wish, happy

) owner of a PS2. Let the end of the world begin

Bgnome, my tv supports PAL, NTSC and SECAM.....Actually, I rarely saw a tv that only supports one alone. Plus, mine is actually old

The only thing I found in the market was the 3004R PAL so I went for it. GT3, here I come!! Excuse me, I have some buisness to attend to

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Nameless · July 7th, 2002

Hmmm, how can the PS2 run DVD movies but not VCD ones??? Going to check with the shopkeeper

*found out the answer.....because there's no software to play it...well, I'll still go to the shop to get some games*

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**Raziel** · July 7th, 2002

Quote:

Originally posted by Syed Fawad
Can anyone tell me what's the difference between NTSC-J and NTSC-U/C ? I know that one is for US/Canada and the other one is for Japan but what's the difference between the two NTSC's?

Nothing,except that the NTSC-J games don't run on a NTSC-U/C system,well, I guess you know that.

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**Bgnome** · July 7th, 2002

Quote:

Originally posted by Nameless
Hmmm, how can the PS2 run DVD movies but not VCD ones??? Going to check with the shopkeeper

*found out the answer.....because there's no software to play it...well, I'll still go to the shop to get some games*

there is no way as of yet to play vcds/svcds but you can play movies on dvdr.

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**Raziel** · July 7th, 2002

I just noticed,this thread doesn't belong here, so I move it to misc console discussion.

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Syed Fawad · July 8th, 2002

Quote:

Originally posted by Raziel

Nothing,except that the NTSC-J games don't run on a NTSC-U/C system,well, I guess you know that.

So you mean that there is only one NTSC and the difference is just to prevent Jap PS2 games running on US console and vice versa?

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Ninjaa · July 8th, 2002

pretty much. The formats are identical, only they have different region codes. I am just glad that the GBA has no region lockouts.

Hanamichi · July 8th, 2002

Whats up with that anyway. They make different region codes only to have bootdiscs bypass that. Thats more work for everyone, including users, and more money for crackers.
Geez,Im probably BS'ing...

NDX_WARLORD · July 13th, 2002

Yeah on July the 12th i got myself a PS2 model 30001 R NTSC U/C, is that good? and i got unreal tournament and Grand Theft Auto III(was 18 wheeler but i traded it for gta3

) and mcgrath supercross with it for $399.99 CAN, was that a good deal? i checked at Wal-Mart the prices of Mcgarthy and 18 wheeler they totalled like $109.97 CAN (80 + 30) so i'm guessing i got a deal since if i can find sumwhere to trade these in (which i did for 18 wheeler and got gta3 instead

) for like store credit and get like GT3(i bought) and GTA3(i traded for) i would be technically getting unreal tournament for free and partially part of the game prices back (since the system all alone is usually $299.99) anyways tell me ur comments about this

(so i got gta3, mcgrath super cross, unreal tournament, the system, gt3, multitap,and memory card - all total like :eyes: $583.50 canadian :eek: lol quite a bit of cash.

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Syed Fawad · July 13th, 2002

You've got the same PS2 as mine, and take a look at my sig. My PS2's operation time is more than 400 hours uptill now.

I think that you got a good deal.

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July 4th, 2002	#1 (permalink)
Nameless r u really that bored? :P Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Saudi Arabia Posts: 1,925	The Latest PS2 As everyone knows, many of the PS2s made so far have had problems. They r getting less and less with each new release. I'm going to buy a PS2 in the next few days and I want want to make sure I get the latest version (model). So, what is the latest one, plz? Also, if I bought one from usa, will it work here considering we use NTSC here as well as PAL?? Thanks for ur time __________________ --To every problem, there is a solution (other than death, of course ). So, just smile!!.....okay that's a load of crap but you already know that. 3 years and still fighting!! Systems: - Modified Mac Mini: 2GHz Core Duo, 2GB RAM, 100GB 7200RPM HD, Dual-Boot Mac & XP - HP Tablet PC TC1100: 1.1GHz Centrino, 1GB RAM, 60GB 7200RPM HD, Vista Ultimate

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sniff_381 †PeaceMaker† Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: between reality and dream Posts: 708	I'll go with NTSC... __________________ go visit my site... sniff381:=ual Identity

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NDX_WARLORD Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 1	Heh got myself a PS2 too Yeah on July the 12th i got myself a PS2 model 30001 R NTSC U/C, is that good? and i got unreal tournament and Grand Theft Auto III(was 18 wheeler but i traded it for gta3) and mcgrath supercross with it for $399.99 CAN, was that a good deal? i checked at Wal-Mart the prices of Mcgarthy and 18 wheeler they totalled like $109.97 CAN (80 + 30) so i'm guessing i got a deal since if i can find sumwhere to trade these in (which i did for 18 wheeler and got gta3 instead) for like store credit and get like GT3(i bought) and GTA3(i traded for) i would be technically getting unreal tournament for free and partially part of the game prices back (since the system all alone is usually $299.99) anyways tell me ur comments about this (so i got gta3, mcgrath super cross, unreal tournament, the system, gt3, multitap,and memory card - all total like :eyes: $583.50 canadian :eek: lol quite a bit of cash. __________________ NDX_WARLORD, 1 of the 100s of thousands of hardcore gamers. Last edited by NDX_WARLORD; July 16th, 2002 at 16:40..

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July 5th, 2002	#2 (permalink)
Syed Fawad -PM to advertise here- Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: In an average country of an average planet of the solar system of an average star of an average galaxy of an average cluster. Still not average... Posts: 8,260	You r really from Saudia? Well that is my favourite country. IIRC Saudi Arabia use PAL UK standards. So I'll advise you to buy it from there. Don't know about Jeddah but if you llive in Khober or Riyadh you should buy it from there. Moreover, if you get it from USA, like me, you'll have to use a stepdown converter, but again it depends on what kind of power supply you have in your house. A there are bothh 120V and 240V there. Then again, you should look for versions which have an "R" at the end. If the shopkeeper has enough information, ask him for version 5 or 6 motherboard PS2s. The Model number I can remember right now is SCPH30003R for Pal and SCPH30001R for NTSC. If you live in Dharan region, I can name a few shops too. And I guess that this thread belongs to misc console discussion. __________________ Asus K8N (nForce3) AMD64 3000+ (754) 768MB DDR 400MHz (PC 3200) nVidia Geforce 6600GT 128MB (AGP) Aquamark3 - 53,000 "Good friends mustn't always be together. It is the feeling of oneness when distant that proves a lasting friendship"

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Nameless r u really that bored? :P Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Saudi Arabia Posts: 1,925	One question.......where r u from Syed? It seems u know quite a bit about "MY" cities I'm hopefully getting one tommorow so I'll be looking for what u said. Thanks a lot, o' mighty rock P.S. When u say "version 5 or 6", u don't remeber or r they diffirent??? __________________ --To every problem, there is a solution (other than death, of course ). So, just smile!!.....okay that's a load of crap but you already know that. 3 years and still fighting!! Systems: - Modified Mac Mini: 2GHz Core Duo, 2GB RAM, 100GB 7200RPM HD, Dual-Boot Mac & XP - HP Tablet PC TC1100: 1.1GHz Centrino, 1GB RAM, 60GB 7200RPM HD, Vista Ultimate

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Syed Fawad -PM to advertise here- Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: In an average country of an average planet of the solar system of an average star of an average galaxy of an average cluster. Still not average... Posts: 8,260	The PS2s with an "R" at the end are usually with motherboard version 5. However there are even a few version 4 MotherBoard PS2s with an "R" at the end. The version 6 Motherboard PS2 is the latest PS2 avaiable. I am living in Pakistan for the last 3 years. I was brought up in Saudi Arabia. I lived there for 14 years and those were the first 14 years of my life. __________________ Asus K8N (nForce3) AMD64 3000+ (754) 768MB DDR 400MHz (PC 3200) nVidia Geforce 6600GT 128MB (AGP) Aquamark3 - 53,000 "Good friends mustn't always be together. It is the feeling of oneness when distant that proves a lasting friendship"

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REi_FoX ¡¾¡¾¡¾¡ Fantasy ¡¾¡¾¡¾¡ Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 3,649	thats the only two Bios's that ps2 ave right? well i suggest you get the NTSC version... if it suits your TV __________________ FoR PiNoYs WhO WanTs To BuY CheAp ParTs CliCk Here also Here Processor - Intel Quad 2 Quad q6600 G0 Stepping [Stock Settings] Memory - 2GB Team Elite 800mhz Graphics Card - Palit Daytone Geforce 8800 GT 512 MB Mobo - Abit IP-35-E OS - Dual Boot Windows XP Professional SP3 and Ubuntu Linux Pad - PS1 and PS2 > USB Adapter 3DMark05 Score - 35082

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Nameless r u really that bored? :P Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Saudi Arabia Posts: 1,925	I'll go for the NTSC, although I'll act newbie-like and ask why...esp with the bios number slightly higher for the PAL version, it seems quite tempting . Hey, Syed, u have a good memory then and I'm glad my country apealed to u. __________________ --To every problem, there is a solution (other than death, of course ). So, just smile!!.....okay that's a load of crap but you already know that. 3 years and still fighting!! Systems: - Modified Mac Mini: 2GHz Core Duo, 2GB RAM, 100GB 7200RPM HD, Dual-Boot Mac & XP - HP Tablet PC TC1100: 1.1GHz Centrino, 1GB RAM, 60GB 7200RPM HD, Vista Ultimate

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Bgnome Who Da Gnome? Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: At Home Posts: 2,441	personally, i would go for the PAL version if i were you. most of the newer PAL tvs support a NTSC signal so there wouldnt be much loss converting but if you wanted to play a PAL game on a NTSC machine, you will get a noticeable loss of image. And the best reason is that the best mod out right now is compatible with most PAL machines and only one older version of the NTSC machines. __________________ May the Gnome™ be With You

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sithspawn The Spawn of Sith Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: In a galaxy far, far away ... Posts: 183	UK PAL: 30004R NTSC-J: 30006R I would go with NTSC U/C one or the UK PAL one. __________________ "There is no try. There is do, or do not."

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Syed Fawad -PM to advertise here- Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: In an average country of an average planet of the solar system of an average star of an average galaxy of an average cluster. Still not average... Posts: 8,260	Can anyone tell me what's the difference between NTSC-J and NTSC-U/C ? I know that one is for US/Canada and the other one is for Japan but what's the difference between the two NTSC's? __________________ Asus K8N (nForce3) AMD64 3000+ (754) 768MB DDR 400MHz (PC 3200) nVidia Geforce 6600GT 128MB (AGP) Aquamark3 - 53,000 "Good friends mustn't always be together. It is the feeling of oneness when distant that proves a lasting friendship"

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Nameless r u really that bored? :P Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Saudi Arabia Posts: 1,925	On the 6th of July 2002, I became the proud (and I wish, happy ) owner of a PS2. Let the end of the world begin Bgnome, my tv supports PAL, NTSC and SECAM.....Actually, I rarely saw a tv that only supports one alone. Plus, mine is actually old The only thing I found in the market was the 3004R PAL so I went for it. GT3, here I come!! Excuse me, I have some buisness to attend to __________________ --To every problem, there is a solution (other than death, of course ). So, just smile!!.....okay that's a load of crap but you already know that. 3 years and still fighting!! Systems: - Modified Mac Mini: 2GHz Core Duo, 2GB RAM, 100GB 7200RPM HD, Dual-Boot Mac & XP - HP Tablet PC TC1100: 1.1GHz Centrino, 1GB RAM, 60GB 7200RPM HD, Vista Ultimate

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Nameless r u really that bored? :P Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Saudi Arabia Posts: 1,925	Hmmm, how can the PS2 run DVD movies but not VCD ones??? Going to check with the shopkeeper found out the answer.....because there's no software to play it...well, I'll still go to the shop to get some games __________________ --To every problem, there is a solution (other than death, of course ). So, just smile!!.....okay that's a load of crap but you already know that. 3 years and still fighting!! Systems: - Modified Mac Mini: 2GHz Core Duo, 2GB RAM, 100GB 7200RPM HD, Dual-Boot Mac & XP - HP Tablet PC TC1100: 1.1GHz Centrino, 1GB RAM, 60GB 7200RPM HD, Vista Ultimate Last edited by Nameless; July 7th, 2002 at 17:34..

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Raziel Beta Administrator Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Nantes, France Posts: 6,246	I just noticed,this thread doesn't belong here, so I move it to misc console discussion. __________________ System Specs: OS: Windows 7 Ultimate x64 Edition CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 @4GHz Video Card: MSI GeForce 8800 GTX Motherboard: ASUS Maximus Formula SE RAM: 4GB OCZ XMS2 PC6400 Last edited by Raziel; July 13th, 2002 at 22:38..

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Ninjaa Banned Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Soviet Canuckistan Posts: 7,778	pretty much. The formats are identical, only they have different region codes. I am just glad that the GBA has no region lockouts.

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Hanamichi Crotally Tazy Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Malaysia Posts: 4,578	Whats up with that anyway. They make different region codes only to have bootdiscs bypass that. Thats more work for everyone, including users, and more money for crackers. Geez,Im probably BS'ing...

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Syed Fawad -PM to advertise here- Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: In an average country of an average planet of the solar system of an average star of an average galaxy of an average cluster. Still not average... Posts: 8,260	You've got the same PS2 as mine, and take a look at my sig. My PS2's operation time is more than 400 hours uptill now. I think that you got a good deal. __________________ Asus K8N (nForce3) AMD64 3000+ (754) 768MB DDR 400MHz (PC 3200) nVidia Geforce 6600GT 128MB (AGP) Aquamark3 - 53,000 "Good friends mustn't always be together. It is the feeling of oneness when distant that proves a lasting friendship"