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Reddit mentions of PS2 - Swap Magic - 2-Disc Set - NTSC - CD and DVD, CODER SWAPMAGIC 3 PLUS, USA VERSION 3.8
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We found 6 Reddit mentions of PS2 - Swap Magic - 2-Disc Set - NTSC - CD and DVD, CODER SWAPMAGIC 3 PLUS, USA VERSION 3.8. Here are the top ones.
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Swap Magic 3 allows you to boot up your own application or game software CDs and DVDs on your PS2 consoleSwap Magic 3 is the perfect solution for playing backup games too. It doesn't need to modify your console and it doesn't spoil the warranty of your consoleEasy installation
Excellent Compatibility
It can launch program from memory cardIt can launch program from memory card
Supports all PS2 Models including the latest one: SCPH-7000X , SCPH-9000X
Enables playing CD/DVD import and backup on PS2
Specs:
| Weight | 0.1875 pounds |
I'm pretty sure they (read Sony) patched out any backwards compatibility in the old PS3s a few years ago so that's a poor way to go. Good news is NTSC PS2s CAN play games from other regions using a modchip (which is difficult to set up) OR, and I recommend this method, a 'magicswap'. Basically, it's a disc that comes with a tool to open the drive after the game has booted but without resetting the console. The disc is labeled an NTSC and once you take it out and put a different region's disc in the software on the first disk boots the game you want. The PS2 doesn't check region after the initial boot so it works perfectly from what I remember. This was popular back in the day so people in the USA could play Final Mix versions of Kingdom Hearts since they were only released in Japan. I'll edit a link in for the thing soon.
Edit: This is the disk thing. Not sure if they have a PAL version though so keep that in mind. It costs $35 and if you plan on using a 1st generation PS2 (the fat one that has a motorized disk tray) you'll need to get an opener tool which is only $4. One thing I forgot is that this also removes security checks so you can play backups using this too. (Possibly even load off a hard drive/USB but I'm not sure on that)
I've always known Swap Magic to come in a set of 2 discs as shown here. You have a CD for CD-based games and a DVD for DVD-based games.
I just used normal DVD's.
http://www.amazon.com/PS2-Magic-2-Disc-SWAPMAGIC-VERSION/dp/B004P50NOO
A swap disc is a disc that you insert in your ps2 ,allow it to load, eject without shutting down, and then insert burnt media such as backups of games. Some allow you to run content from a usb drive.This was the first one that came up when I searched. I've heard that there are downloadable ones online but I don't know if its true or not. Either way if you don't think your tech savvy enough to mod a ps2 a swap disc is the way to go.
Well if you want to play it, or any imports for that matter, pick this baby up. One of my favorite investments. Only about $30.
I found out about this patch a few weeks ago, it works great. You just need the game ISO and then just patch it and play.
to play a patched ISO on your PS2 or PS2 slim you'll need a swap magic disk.