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Old Jan 7, 2002 | 03:24 PM
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Anyone know how it works - whether you install software on memory card or if you need to boot using the cd before you load the import dvd ??..

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Old Jan 7, 2002 | 03:44 PM
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http://www.dvdregionx.com/datel.htm

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Old Jan 7, 2002 | 04:06 PM
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Cheers for that, but even that didn't say how though.

Basically, I just need to know if I should buy my own copy or be a skiv and borrow someone else's for a one off install.

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Old Jan 7, 2002 | 04:11 PM
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Sal,

The CD needs to be booted prior to playing any DVD movie, so yes, you'd need to buy it.
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Old Jan 7, 2002 | 04:11 PM
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OK, I have Action Replay 2 V2 and this has an import movie player and from what I can see this is exactly the same as DVD Region X.

Here's how the AR2 thing works. You insert the Disc that came with it, it then boots and copies something to the memory card, yes you MUST have a memory card to use it. After that I think it is simply a case of, put in the Region X disc, let it boot, select the region you wish to use, then pop out the Region X disk, then put in the DVD and continue.

Bear in mind that if you make a copy of the region X disk (which you should not, cos it's naughty ) then the PS2 won't, by default play it, as it does not play backup copies, you'd have to have it chipped to do that, I think.
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Old Jan 7, 2002 | 04:28 PM
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Nice one Markus, thanks.

Wouldn't have dreamt of ripping the dvd man .... honest

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Old Jan 7, 2002 | 07:02 PM
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Dont think you can Backup a region x disk as its a boot disk.
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Old Jan 7, 2002 | 08:43 PM
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Worth considering the Neo 4 cos not only can you play backups but you can play multi region dvd's too and if my memory serves me correctly,it disables the built-in macrovision.Well worth the extra dosh in my own opinion.......
Scooby nutter can probably vouch for the same since he has one in his machine,don't you mate?
ME??? I'm patiently waiting for the Messiah chip!

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Old Jan 7, 2002 | 09:17 PM
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I'm trying to get my hands on a NEO4 too!
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Old Jan 8, 2002 | 10:05 AM
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Daz,
They had em at Bowlers computer fair in Manchester on saturday just gone - £55 from Westland Electronics
I noticed on their website Normans mobile number (He was the guy at Bowlers on Saturday,give em a call! )
Hope this helps?

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Old Jan 8, 2002 | 02:07 PM
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Nice one.
Will try 'em.

-Darren
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Old Jan 8, 2002 | 02:13 PM
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I was wondering why my GT3, WRC and Monkey Island ames saves had gone, then I traced it to the region x wiping my memory card!
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Old Jan 8, 2002 | 02:15 PM
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Jamie,

SUE THE BA$TARD$!!

Mild electrical shocks to my genitalia I can handle, BUT INADVERTENTLY WIPING MY MEMORY CARD ?!!! NOOOOO!!!!!

-DV
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Old Jan 8, 2002 | 02:16 PM
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It's never wiped mine.

Yet.
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Old Jan 8, 2002 | 02:33 PM
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"Mild electrical shocks to my genitalia I can handle"

Sometimes I feel we share too much on ScoobyNet
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Old Jan 8, 2002 | 05:16 PM
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Daz,

I can either get hold of a NEO4 or a Messiah chip.........but at a price. Email me off-line if you want more details.

PS. The Messiah is the better as it doesnt require a swap trick for loading a DVD-R (which is the future of media at the moment).

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Old Jan 8, 2002 | 06:48 PM
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Shaun,

I need, THE REAL DEAL.

My reasons for going with a NEO4 are that I currently have a US PS2 and need region free DVD, so I can play European DVDs.

Unless you know another way of making a US PS2 region free DVD-wise?

-DV
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Old Jan 9, 2002 | 09:49 AM
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Shaun,sent u a mail re Messiah!

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Old Jan 9, 2002 | 01:26 PM
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Actually, its not often myh brain comes up with "new exciting opportunities like this" but is it possible to:

Fit a Messiah for ganes
Fit a Region Free solution for DVD movies

I know I may be talking complete bollock$ but anyone know if this is do-able ? Remember I have a US PS2, SCPH3001
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Old Jan 9, 2002 | 01:41 PM
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I would say it is Daz! (However,don't quote me on it though )
Have a look at the PS2 forums here as they are VERY good for questions and answers.I could have sworn that I've seen people havin various chips and DVD region chips in their machines.
I was gonna suggest that to you earlier (HONEST ) but never got round to posting!

Have fun,

Nick..
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