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    PS2 Import Games?

    What's the best way to play imported or otherwise NTSC games on a PS2?

    Besides chipping or simply buying another PS2 from the 'States (they can't be that expensive these days) is there a simpler way?

    This all stems from this damn youtube video: http://youtube.com/watch?v=cwhFH75OCDs

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    Strangely enough yes....

    A mate of mine had a thing where you could insert a disc, eject, then load up the regionalised disc fine..... cant remember the name of it
    (you could in theory do backups but every time he got one, before he played it I slapped him and snapped his disc )

    oh and ^___^ at katamari!
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    Ooo you just remined me I need to get Katamari Damancy.

    Yeah, you can basically buy this disk, the GC one is called Freeloader. You basically pop it in, then after a few second it's loaded, take it out, put in the game disk you want to play.

    You gotta make sure you get the right one though, if you have a PAL PS2 you'd need a PAL freeloader.

    You can get em off Lik-sang, well, used to be able to...


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    if lik sang did it try www.play-asia.com
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    Ah yeah, it's called Swap Magic - i think it lets you play other stuff like other region dvd's, homebrew, etc.

    Hmm i might just get it

    Katamari looks so damn cool..

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    don't forget to buy the nice PAL-friendly sequel, if katamaris are your main concern

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    I shall indeed!

    I've sort of got a reinvigorated interest in my PS2.. i really want to get Okami now and Ico..

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    okami is a revelation - the most beautiful game released on any system, and a damn good adventure game to boot

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    Quote Originally Posted by directhex View Post
    okami - the most beautiful game released on any system


    kindof makes me want to get a ps2 again to play on it now lol
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    I've been looking at options like this myself after getting a PS2 a while ago, then being sold 5 games at bargain price - just the wrong region - from some cowboy on ebay. Getting swap Magic then is a must.

    My trouble is that I'm not sure which of the tools are compatible with my machine. There are codes on the bottom of the PS2, as I'm sure many of you already know that indicate a Version number,and certain tools work with certain versions. Mine is SCPH-77003 and I think that's a v16.

    I know all this is obvious to many, but it's best that anyone about to part with their hard earned is aware of it. Including me!

    So if anyone does know which I can use I'd be gratefull of a push in the right direction. The one I'm looking at now is at http://www.playstationdirect.com/cat...products_id=31 but doesn't give much info away!

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    From what i gather, you just need to get Swap Magic 3.6 (PAL version - very important, that bit) and it should run on any version.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Whiternoise View Post
    From what i gather, you just need to get Swap Magic 3.6 (PAL version - very important, that bit) and it should run on any version.
    I don't think that Swap Magic will work without one of the tools. If you notice when you open the door on playstation it resets. The tools are to prevent tis so be sure you get the right one if you go down the SM route!
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    http://www.playstationdirect.com/cat...products_id=70

    Would you not just need this then?

    Says it comes with SM and the Tool. Nothing a quick email can't check out..

    Thanks for the link can't not like free delivery!
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    Couldn't say for definite... I reckon it would be OK but I'd still do a google session on the whole thing first. Your model number and Swap magic or slide tool or magic keys.

    I'm still far from sure myself so if you do find anything else I'd be happy tp hear back from you.

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    WAIT... DON'T BUY IT!!!

    Just found this table halfway down this page...
    http://www.playstationdirect.com/cat...bfede5d042fc7f

    Might be out of date as some tools are missing, but worth checking 1st. As for a quick email from the site I sent you 1st... I've been waiting 4 days so don't hold your breath!
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    "Slide-tool Compatible with all PS2 models (included the latest V9 version SCPH50000)"

    Found a video.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bt_9kkStaFY

    I might just get one from Ebay..

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