Wowoww thanks so much... Whats LA chip?

I just want a modchip that can play u-know-wat games. Whats the price range and cheapest model?

i had a problem in FF10, its a old game hope u guys remember.... i play till the cutscene b4 fighting Sin, on the airship; the game hang in here b4 get into the following CG. im currently using a white PS2. Anyone know what happen to my game ?

Pirated FFX US version is like that one. I bought several times also same. Then I get myself FFX International, no problem, can play till finish.

LA chip a DVD controller chip. All v9/v10 aka 5k series PS2 are using this chip and known to self destruct itself. The LA chip itself is not that expensive but the labour is costly as it is not that easy to change the chip.

HDloader related question here.

I have followed all the steps required to get it working, but I am having trouble booting the CD ISOs burnt to CDR. Got the copies all over, after reading through thoroughly from the HDLoader thread. I have even consulted buddy member vearn27, and yet we are still clueless bout whats going on.

My problem is that the console doesnt recognise or boot the CD. On boot, it either goes to the Browser + System Configuration page or give me the RSOD. Using a SCPH39006 NTSC-J with Messiah.

Would appreciate if anyone can shine some light on this..

SELF DESTRUCT? OMG !

Adoi.. why oh why was my PS2 a 5k series. So how much would it cost to change the LA chip + labour? And also a decent modchip tat can play you-know-wat games?

How much would that be? Thanks man..

im not sure this will help you or not...
1. use good blank cdr like verbatim, mitsubishi...burn at the slowest speed
2. is the ISO create by yourself or download from other website? make sure you set correct LBA when creating ISO
3. your ps2 mod support CD-R ?
4. ps2 LENS still ok?

redtiger, thanks for ur reply.

Q1. Yeap, verbatim gold..slowest speed at 4x
Q2. Tried both, even those upped by tot31 on ps2hd
Q3. Yes
Q4. Yes, still playing games. very much alive n kicking.

I came across some post where some ppl would have the same problem. Not many, but the closest thing I can think of would be adding some dummy file in order for the lense to read it. Tried that, but still no results.

Currently down to last 2 options. Trying out HDA 3.0 and if it aint working, going to try it on another console.

hmm...thats weird, better try that on other console or try different brand of CDR, good luck

thanks, i giv a try later

Just to update, it is a console problem. I used it on another console, load both HDLoader 0.6 & HDA 3.0 and it worked like a charm.

Funny thing is that both the consoles were bought from the same place, more a less the same time but one can read CDR while the other could not. Lens problem? Or does anyone of u have the same problem? Both the consoles are SCPH39006 which have been used for almost 3yrs.

I have the SCPH39006-J, and it has no problem booting up the HDloader. It could be your lens .

dude..how u know the modchip is messiah? may i know how u boot 'normal' game?

It is definitely the lens. I came across a post on other sites stating that we can tune the density of the laser lens as it pose to age as time passes by. Does anyone know whether if it can DIY or better be done by a pro? Tried googling for a proper tutorial, but all turned out very vague.

I cant say for sure, as it is the shopkeeper's word against mine though which 3 units was purchased at the same shop at the same frequency of time. Pardon my ignorance, as I would assume it is on Messiah -- the early version I believe.

Boot up? Like the very normal.

1. Power on.
2. Eject tray & insert disc
3. Hit the power button again and voila!

Right now, I hv tested both HDA3.0 & HDL(ps2ownz,200mb version). Both also have the same problem where it will get stuck at the splash screen. Gotta hit the eject button and get the disc out when the splash screen comes along, then only I can proceed to the game selection menu. Tried formatting the harddisk using full, partial & quick mode but to none avail. Even tried it on 2 hdd, maxtor & seagate.

I have numerous copies of tot31's link to HDL0.7c iso but seems like my console could not read it. Went straight to the system browser menu. I even tried putting a 200MB dummy file into it, but the CD turned out to be coasters. Googled again for some pointers, but all of em just hinted to put in dummy file -- but didnt say exactly how to go bout it. Anyone can help here?

Guide here .

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=180428

Djinn, u d man! And it was just rite under ma nose...

thanks our moderator - kite as well

thats messiah alright..

ok..i used the messiah before and it works with hdloader.

ok now we gonna test wheter your ps2 can read cdr or not.

get urself a copy of tekken tag..try to get the iso and reburn it. its not a dvd game, just cd based. now try to play the burnt on cdr game on your ps2.

Snipersnake,

Thanks for the heads up.

Can I certify that the console can read CDR as I have tested HDA3.0, HDL psownz 200mb & ARMAX all on CDR? It is reading flawlessly..

i bought the chip from the US and installed it myself. i did inquire luke of infinitymod.com about this problem and so far backups for all the games worked however this is pirated games we're talking about. he told me to send him the dvd but i don't think i'm gonna send the dvd. anyway as long as only one brand that gives me the problem, its fine. just have to look at the dvd first b4 buying. that particular brand still gave me the RSOD. but only affects the newer games.

thanks