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Old Nov 8, 2004 | 11:02 AM
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I fancy buying imported games well before they come out over here, is there anyone local to me (west midlands) that offer a fitting service.

Ive seen the Swap disk modchip and the one where no chip is needed but the front has to come off the drive

is it better to go for a hard wired one, if so which one?

Dont particularly want to take it to a high street shop

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Old Nov 8, 2004 | 11:07 AM
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just buy yourself a 120BG hard drive.. HD advance a network adapter and if you want a flip top lid.. that way you will never have to buy another game again! there is no soldering required and you can play import/back-up games no problem!
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Old Nov 8, 2004 | 11:17 AM
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the swapmagic disc can be used with a "slide tool" so you dont have to take apart anything... all it is is a plastic card thing with a hook that allows you to open the drive withoutpressing the button...

theyre about 30quid for the swapdisc and and the slidetool

www.swapmagic.com (i think thats right)
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Old Nov 8, 2004 | 12:33 PM
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just buy yourself a 120BG hard drive.. HD advance a network adapter and if you want a flip top lid.. that way you will never have to buy another game again! there is no soldering required and you can play import/back-up games no problem!
120gb hd for a ps2 - now theres a thought

jim, didnt really want to keep fumbling round the front of it everytime i load a game. prefer to "do once, do right" if u know what i mean.

hard soldered chips/fitting shops local, anyone?

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Old Nov 8, 2004 | 12:42 PM
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http://www.dms3.com

Its what i have installed with mine and if you decided to add a hard drive its the best chip to have.

No bother so far and has quite a few cool features that others dont have like forcing 60hz modes and enable you to install applications on the PS2 memory card like emulators and movie players.
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Old Nov 8, 2004 | 12:47 PM
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120gb hd for a ps2 - now theres a thought

jim, didnt really want to keep fumbling round the front of it everytime i load a game. prefer to "do once, do right" if u know what i mean.

hard soldered chips/fitting shops local, anyone?
GOT ONE IN MINE AND ITS MINT.
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Old Nov 8, 2004 | 12:50 PM
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Stu theres a guy thats doin my NEW slim line PS2 for me.

Says there is a chip out 4 it at the mo,but theres a few teething probs with it at the mo,but in 2 weeks it will be cool...

£60 inc 2 games!!!!!

If your interested,let me know and il tell you where he is,see if we can get the pair done for £100!!

P.S can you call me on my mob when you get this please,need 2 talk to you...

Pete...
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Old Nov 8, 2004 | 02:11 PM
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Disk swop is great about £25 quid then £6 a game
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Old Nov 8, 2004 | 03:28 PM
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P.S can you call me on my mob when you get this please,need 2 talk to you...
answer ya fookin fone then ya cnut!!!

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Old Nov 8, 2004 | 04:27 PM
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got mine fitted for £40 and then 3 quid a game dvd version games just put it in and it works you can download the games of the internet of donkey 2000
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