Playing Imports

No, im not talking about downloading the games. Im talking about buying the legit import copy.. mainly Tales of the Abyss

I have the slimline version

Will this work? Magic Switch Pro (V3)


I know i need the swapmagic discs too. I saw the demo video, looks so easy to install.

anyone try this?

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Well, the installation video looked easy..

the little things that pop into place, and you can leave them installed.. plus you can close the lid when playing a game

Then its just, load with swap, insert import and off you go.

Its only 25$ for the kit

There's nowhere I can't reach.

I dont play PS1 games much ;p and you dont even have to open the console for this mod. No, its not on warranty anymore.

I would post the URL, but i know you cant.. when it comes down to this stuff.

Its just 3 pins, you open the lid.. place the pins where they go.. and your done.

Sounds to good to be true though. The swapping discs, wont bother me.

anyone with a slimline, can help?

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

Apparently the new Magic switch PRO, says you dont have to open the case. Its three pins that go into various places inside the lid. The video demo was like a minute, looks very easy to install

Oh, does playing backup/imports put more stress on the laser/lens?

Originally Posted by Soluzar

Sure, it works just fine. Depending on which model of slimline you have, you might need to unscrew the case though. Playstation 2 models run from v1 to v14, with everything from 11 upwards being slimline models IIRC. The very latest ones require a part of the Magic Switch to be installed inside the case. This will void your warranty

Elixir is talking about using a slide card with the old v1-v10 model PS2, which is a pain in the butt. Magic Switch on the slimlines makes life a lot easier. Once you install the bits, you just boot with Swap Magic, and then swap to your import.

The argument he's making about PS1 games is also a fallacy. It's true that you can't play them with Swap Magic, but the Magic Switch also allows the use of Breaker Pro which is a bootdisk for PS1 games. I use it all the time.

In addition to all of this, modchips for the PSTwo (the slimline) have never been terribly stable, with a certain tendancy to burn out your laser. This is in stark contrast to the PS2 (chunky) which had any number of quality modchips that would last for years. The difference? Sony are using cheapass drive assemblies now. Cheapass everything, if you ask me.

I am a dolphin, do you want me on your body?

guess ill find out soon - if it works, i just ordered the magic switch PRO V3 and swapmagic 3.6 discs for 24dollars.

hope to get it soon

How ya doing, buddy?