hello dear friend to ask you to play back dvd cd ps2 i only need the Swap Magic broil 3 & Slide Tool my ps2 is the first that came with it i tutrial that echo as I serve my PS2 if I com i bought the dvd cd the card i could play my ps2 back or not? I hope your answer soon
question have you taken a netowrking class? if not spread the word that you should unplug your consel so you or your machine do not suffer from an electric shock
Hello, thank you for the video. I wanted to ask, what are the dimensions of the slide tool, as I plan to make one myself and I would like to know the measurements needed. On the same subject, is it worth the time to make one myself or just buy one somewhere cheaply? Thanks in advance.
This vid was really helpfull! but I do have one problem. After everyting is done, till i have to put my backup disk in (Dark Cloud), the console "auto-reboots" somehow. It suddenly goes to that screen when you can open your memorycard or choose to play the disk inside. This displays for like 2-3 seconds, and then, i get the frame "Insert a Playstation, or a Playstation 2 disc". Does anyone have some kind of solution? I think it's my game itself that is the non-working part. It's an ISO-made game
@TheNarutoCake I've had the red background as well. keep in mind that there is a difference between for instance america and europe in terms of playstation formats. america and japan use NTSC (japan even has a seperate format), and europe and asia and the rest use PAL. I used a usa swap magic, but needed a PAL. this is not my cup of tea, but at least i found the problem. try to find out if the discs or software you use are NTSC of PAL, and if it is the right type for your country
So if I wanted to play Kingdom Hearts 2 Final Mix would i use the same disc or would i have to get different ones? Just asking since you said it plays backup copy dvds.
My PS2 is extremely old; and so it is damaged and I can easily pull the disc tray out. Do I need to adjust the rod with a slide tool? Or is that just for ease of access?
@randomdude581 i had the same problem when I first started. Your actually not soposed to hook it on a rod. After taking apart my ps2 and doing alittle investigation, what you have to do is hook it on this little white bar inside of it. If it will help you at all I will make a video if you just send me a private mesage asking me to.
2011 and i still want to play my ps2, and i bought it when it first came out.very useful and detailed information.I wouldnt try this without your tutorial.
same problem here as with FreakinEugene...Cant find the lock with the tool, maybe there are different versions of fat ps2 as my ps2 dosent even have the screw on the buttom of the drive. Can anyone help us out?
lol just figured out myself what was the problem. I just pushed the drive back in after I removed the front of the drive so the lock was already open and on the right.
i can't figure out how to use the silde tool! it's pissing me off, i did everything u did, and it seems that my ps2 is bulit differently i can't find the thing to make the thing locked! OMFG!!! SOMEONE HELP!
i heard you only have to use the slide tool if its a backup DVD or a copied disc ? is this true because im considering buying this since i want to import kingdom hearts RE : chain of memories. which will be a original copy of it, will i have to use the slide tool ?
@PheseantNetsuke I disagree, personally. Mod chips are a hassle and require disassembling your PS2 to solder them. With this, all you have to do is remove the tray cover. Sure, learning to use the slide card may take a bit of practice, but it's not hard by any means.
I downloaded a Ps2 game (2,49 GB) with µTorrent and extracted it. I now have an ISO file. I was able to play it on pcsx2 0.9.7. (Ps2 Emulator - makes it possible to play Ps2 games on your PC) But it runs at 15 fps, so I want to play it on my Ps2. So can I burn my ISO game on a DVD and play it my slim Ps2? And where can I get Swap Magic and how do I use Swap Magic on a slim Ps2? Please help meeeh!!
Yes!! Just burn the .iso & .bin images to a dvd! Then you can use swap magic to play it on your Ps2.
For the slim ps2 with a flap top (instead of a sliding tray), you don't need to use the slide tool. Only use the slide tool if you have a sliding tray. Swap magic works for all ps2s.
i hate the fat ps2 for only one purpose each single one i hadafter a while it had "disc read error" thing and now i have like 8th console so i got pised off and left the console unscrewed and all the flaps as well so i can adjust the leser lances :D
dude, i...am...NEVER.....trying this EVER again....not only because it broke my first ps2 trying to fit that stupid swap card in, but i tried it again on my new ps2 and it almost fucking broke! it started making clicking noises when i turned the system on, and when i use the swap card, the disc tray wouldn't come out at first.....i'm just lucky it's okay now.....guess i on't be playingmy kh2 final mix :(
@badboyazza2009 some people don't know how to solder, or aren't good at it, or just don't want to pay someone 80 bucks to install one. personally, I don't have a steady hand, and I like saving money, so I chose the slide tool :P to each his own
kudos for a great tutorial! I just bought the magic swap W/ slide tool, and it came with no instructions! all the other youtube vids were blurry and only showed me how to operate the slide tool (plus they find a need to show off so they operate the slide tool really really fast). but you went nice and slow, and even explained how it worked, so thanks!. and nobody cares to explain how to properly remove the tray cover thingy either.
@matteolima There are 2 clips on the side, as you may have noticed. It took me a while to find out, but they are on the side corners of the drive. If you manage to GENTLY bend them, the cover can be removed without breaking the clips. I've also read that heating the clips (Also gently, of course) can help in making the clips bend more easily without it breaking.
Dude, I LOVE YOU!!! That's FANTASTIC!!! Just 1 question: Are there a swamp magic PAL and a NTSC or is just Swamp magic that work for the two tipes? tanks!
I am thinking about buying swapmagic too. But there are different kinds (ntsc and pal) do I buy a disc that matches my playstation or the game? I have a pal ps2, do I need a pal disc, or do I need a ntsc one since the game I want to play is ntsc?
@justnotthatwhite33 lol yea i have it, but while the menus are in english, and the voices are too, the text inside the yellow bubbles when they talk and whne there's no audio is in japanese, i can't really progress in the game without knowing japanese :(
Can you tell me the size of the (specific)screwdriver you used?I've one of the older fat ps2 like you and I've recieved my swapmagic but I couldnt figure out how to take the screw out yet.Will really appreciate it.
@soulfucker616 Thats what I'd like to know but no one answered your question so ill repost it
Can you play ps1 games with this? And i know you can use a normal ps1 game and swap, but if you dont have a ps1 game. And can you burn ps1 games on a dvd? (dvd's are cheaper than cd's
You can leave the pin 'unlocked'. I got a ps2 from a friend along with swap magic. The drive wouldn't eject unless I tilted the ps2 forward. It wasn't until I tried the swap tool that I realised the pin was already in the 'unlock' position.
so my buddy is getting me these for a gift, but i'm curious:
what if my game is an ACTUAL DVD game? will it work for the real games too? (i'm assuming the term backup copy to apply to burned self made pirate games...)
No. You need to use the Slide Tool/ Swap Magic. Here's why. . . your PS2 reads Swap Magic, then the disc stops spinning. Now you can swap it for KH2FM+. That's why it works the way it does. It is humanly impossible to swap a disc fast enough to trick your PS2 without Swap Magic. And because Swap Magic stops spinning is the only reason we can use the Slide Tool to open it. I tried to put the Slide Tool in while a disc was spinning and. . . uggh! I don't want to talk about it!
Absolutely! It doesn't affect normal American gameplay. Think of Swap Magic as a cheat device. The only difference is that your PS2 tray face is off (well, you could put it back on. I can't because I STUPIDLY broke mine!!). Just put in American disc as normal. Swap Magic doesn't affect that at all.
Also, there seems to be a 20% failure rate for games to boot, even if all the procedures are followed perfectly. This includes even if I use my Sony DVD -R's. Sometimes the PS2 is smart enough to realize it's not a valid PS2 disc, giving me the "red cloud screen." Other times, the game locks up on a black screen.
The only thing you can do is just keep trying until it works. Usually it works the first time, so no big deal.
I've noticed no differences between "normal boot" and "special boot."
I also wanted to say it seems some DVD's work better than others. I found Sony DVD -R's work best. Apparently, the Office Depot DVD's labeled as 8x don't seem as effective. The games work on them, but they load VEEERY slowly.
I know this because I tested a game on various DVD's and only the Sony DVD worked w/ optimal speed, so when you're choosing a DVD, don't go poor quality.
I was hoping someone could comment on this either by saying I'm right or wrong, so I know whether it's just me or not.
Oh that's interesting. Because the slim PS2 already has a flip top, is Swap Magic the only thing necessary or do you need to make a hardware modification to it?
I'm also curious what you do with your PS2 CD front disc cover. I'm concerned about dust entering my PS2. Should I cover it with something, put the cover back on when I'm not playing, or what?
Thanks for all your help. I received my Swap Magic and slide tool recently and everything worked great.
The Slim PS2 has a flip top, yes, but when you press the button, it is the same as pressing the eject button on the fat one. It resets the laser. The flip-top that you buy for the Slim opens it without reseting the laser.
Oh, don't worry about covering you tray. I royally messed up mine and my mom and I had to open it up to fix the problem. I have NEVER seen so much dust in my LIFE. That was before I took the face off. So don't worry. It gets the same amount of dust either way.
This is probably the best quality version I've seen demonstrating the Swap Magic... still camera, good view, clear voice, and you take us through step by step.
Thank you for this. I'll use this video when I do it myself.
Yes. Use the slide tool to open it. Mine does that alot. About every fifth time or so, it will do that. Just use the slide tool as normal to open and close it. That should fix the problem.
hello dear friend to ask you to play back dvd cd ps2 i only need the Swap Magic broil 3 & Slide Tool my ps2 is the first that came with it i tutrial that echo as I serve my PS2 if I com i bought the dvd cd the card i could play my ps2 back or not? I hope your answer soon
tacho61 3 weeks ago
can you burn ps2 emulaters like the snes station on a cd?
cyclonboys64 1 month ago
Im so playing ALL kingdom hearts final mix versions, AND naruto ultimate ninja 5 :)
shadowphoenix10 2 months ago
that epic noise of the ps2 booting on
swagmatic6 2 months ago
computer components can die from static. and i think i meant to comment on a diffrent vid sorry
asasas318s 2 months ago
question have you taken a netowrking class? if not spread the word that you should unplug your consel so you or your machine do not suffer from an electric shock
asasas318s 3 months ago
@asasas318s Do you take Primary school? eletric doesnt travle threw plastic
tankkar 3 months ago
do you need a modded ps2?
kev1mick 3 months ago
Hello, thank you for the video. I wanted to ask, what are the dimensions of the slide tool, as I plan to make one myself and I would like to know the measurements needed. On the same subject, is it worth the time to make one myself or just buy one somewhere cheaply? Thanks in advance.
Zokari771 4 months ago
my ps2 doesn't have a screw on the bottom of the disk drive.
is there a way I can take out the cover without a screwdriver?
saintseiya002 4 months ago
my game got stuck :(
everythingdude20 5 months ago
Ive got both but OLD SCHOOL WINS!
majorgunnyJR 6 months ago
Ive got the flip top lid but my disc gets all fucked up and stuff im just gonna use the old ps2 good thing i got one instead of the skinny ass one
majorgunnyJR 6 months ago
Thank you, this was really helpful :)
grrliz 6 months ago
lol im so gonna play final mix
AntiMatterSora 6 months ago 9
Mine was so old so it came off on its own even though it had a screw lol.
TheGamingGuy11 6 months ago
I Never needed to Unscrew anything my ps2 Face thingy Was Ripped off By me when i first attempted Swamp Magic
MrLolAnt 6 months ago
where did you buy it
MrLawrencecorn 6 months ago
This is my first time doing this, but I really want to play KH: final mix that I had got in the mail today.
jiraiya60 7 months ago
i dont have the screw
dylanbff101 7 months ago
2 people must love spending money
calltheriot 7 months ago
my ps2 is so old, the cover comes off on its own. how convenient
okimura690 7 months ago
KH II Final Mix here i come!!!
Kalker2512 8 months ago
thank you kind person.
soraversusroxas 9 months ago
thank you so much
ScottishDuck1210 10 months ago
This vid was really helpfull! but I do have one problem. After everyting is done, till i have to put my backup disk in (Dark Cloud), the console "auto-reboots" somehow. It suddenly goes to that screen when you can open your memorycard or choose to play the disk inside. This displays for like 2-3 seconds, and then, i get the frame "Insert a Playstation, or a Playstation 2 disc". Does anyone have some kind of solution? I think it's my game itself that is the non-working part. It's an ISO-made game
TheNarutoCake 11 months ago
@TheNarutoCake I've had the red background as well. keep in mind that there is a difference between for instance america and europe in terms of playstation formats. america and japan use NTSC (japan even has a seperate format), and europe and asia and the rest use PAL. I used a usa swap magic, but needed a PAL. this is not my cup of tea, but at least i found the problem. try to find out if the discs or software you use are NTSC of PAL, and if it is the right type for your country
skipPeRTh3Reaper 9 months ago
@skipPeRTh3Reaper Oh, thanks! Turns out that was my problem. Yes, the game is an NTSC, when my Ps2 is a PAL. Thanks a lot!! <3
TheNarutoCake 9 months ago
i have the big ps2 silver,is swap magic is ok with this model? i have heard the silver version is a bit problematic
lerey74 11 months ago
this looks el cheapo. in my day you took it down to the asian dude at the market he solders a chip onto it and BAM, you good to go
okel91 11 months ago
wonderful! just wonder! love it!!! and thanks! and great details!
AppleHelperITouch 11 months ago
nice vedio man, excellent, you have all my respects.
brttn2294 11 months ago
Wooohooo Now I can play Kingdom hearts re: chain of memories :D :D :D :D Well, that is if my parents will buy me a swap magic XD
GamerGirlWithGlasses 11 months ago 7
@GamerGirlWithGlasses try a torrent
nikmunk12 7 months ago
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arceus9000 6 months ago
@arceus9000 that may be, but if you live in europe it's a bit more complicated
GamerGirlWithGlasses 6 months ago
I can't get past the unscrewing of the drive cover; I can't find a screwdriver small enough! That, and the screw seems GLUED in to the screw hole!
youcantubeittoo 1 year ago
thanks so much! this is the best tutorial i've found and now my japanese games work! XD you're awesome!
sheiks65 1 year ago
So if I wanted to play Kingdom Hearts 2 Final Mix would i use the same disc or would i have to get different ones? Just asking since you said it plays backup copy dvds.
pm9009 1 year ago
My PS2 is extremely old; and so it is damaged and I can easily pull the disc tray out. Do I need to adjust the rod with a slide tool? Or is that just for ease of access?
MindWarpization 1 year ago
@randomdude581 i had the same problem when I first started. Your actually not soposed to hook it on a rod. After taking apart my ps2 and doing alittle investigation, what you have to do is hook it on this little white bar inside of it. If it will help you at all I will make a video if you just send me a private mesage asking me to.
nick41324 1 year ago
2011 and i still want to play my ps2, and i bought it when it first came out.very useful and detailed information.I wouldnt try this without your tutorial.
eamon132 1 year ago
My slide tool doesn't hook the rod when i put it in :(
randomdude581 1 year ago
Can you put the cover back on whenever you want?
TheGumGumMan 1 year ago
Do you have to use the slide tool every time you want to play a Japanese import game?
Brainboi321 1 year ago
@Brainboi321 Yes, but it gets really easy once you do it a couple times.
racket238 1 year ago
@searcher5123 No, you can't. If you press eject the ps2 restarts. So yeah, that's why it helps you.
TheGumGumMan 1 year ago
i dont get this. how is this suppose to help u, like cant u just press the eject button?
searcher5123 1 year ago
same problem here as with FreakinEugene...Cant find the lock with the tool, maybe there are different versions of fat ps2 as my ps2 dosent even have the screw on the buttom of the drive. Can anyone help us out?
paskis88 1 year ago
lol just figured out myself what was the problem. I just pushed the drive back in after I removed the front of the drive so the lock was already open and on the right.
paskis88 1 year ago
MwA Ps3 Is STucK It Wonnt Go iin
tahadul 1 year ago
grasias amigo ya aprendi tus consejos
dxrkonwo9 1 year ago
i can't figure out how to use the silde tool! it's pissing me off, i did everything u did, and it seems that my ps2 is bulit differently i can't find the thing to make the thing locked! OMFG!!! SOMEONE HELP!
FreakinEugene 1 year ago
sorry which type of philips head screwdriver did you use
zonicdx09 1 year ago
what screw driver did you use
zonicdx09 1 year ago
At first I was a bit scared to buy these discs that require you to demolish your ps2 and poking inside it just to play a game xD
But now, I'm totally comfortable with it :) If I'll be careful, it's no problem ^^
Thank you for explaining so well ^^
BiologiePassie 1 year ago
@BiologiePassie lol sucks for you guys, that u have to do this everytime u put in a game, all i need to do is load mine like a normal game :D
13nbui 1 year ago
wht does slide tool do?
apollonael 1 year ago
i heard you only have to use the slide tool if its a backup DVD or a copied disc ? is this true because im considering buying this since i want to import kingdom hearts RE : chain of memories. which will be a original copy of it, will i have to use the slide tool ?
SuperEvilduck 1 year ago
haha, shaft was back in its groove...
digztytwo 1 year ago
Great video, this was a big help. Thanks
BIGBOSS1983100 1 year ago
vafanchiule
kekko232010 1 year ago
Do you use swap magic to use action replay max cheats on online gaming?
TheDevin982 1 year ago
GRACIAS!!! Un video tutorial genial!... super bien explicado y muy clarito!....
THANKS! A great video tutorial! ... super well explained very clearly !....
DEDOSHACHE 1 year ago
wht do you do for slim ps2?
modhvadiya101 1 year ago
Do you need a slide tool for the slim ps2? Cause ik the slim ps2 can have swap magic used in it
MetallicaFan657 1 year ago
it is more more more easy to use mod chip
PheseantNetsuke 1 year ago
@PheseantNetsuke Can you show me a good video link?
MetallicaFan657 1 year ago
@PheseantNetsuke I disagree, personally. Mod chips are a hassle and require disassembling your PS2 to solder them. With this, all you have to do is remove the tray cover. Sure, learning to use the slide card may take a bit of practice, but it's not hard by any means.
KazukiriMishamiota 1 year ago
where can iget a slide tool or tell me the dimensions
and of what material could be and from what material couldn't be
leo27mjfan 1 year ago
I downloaded a Ps2 game (2,49 GB) with µTorrent and extracted it. I now have an ISO file. I was able to play it on pcsx2 0.9.7. (Ps2 Emulator - makes it possible to play Ps2 games on your PC) But it runs at 15 fps, so I want to play it on my Ps2. So can I burn my ISO game on a DVD and play it my slim Ps2? And where can I get Swap Magic and how do I use Swap Magic on a slim Ps2? Please help meeeh!!
ExhaustedPenguin 1 year ago
@ExhaustedPenguin
Yes!! Just burn the .iso & .bin images to a dvd! Then you can use swap magic to play it on your Ps2.
For the slim ps2 with a flap top (instead of a sliding tray), you don't need to use the slide tool. Only use the slide tool if you have a sliding tray. Swap magic works for all ps2s.
Erotomaniax 1 year ago
i hate the fat ps2 for only one purpose each single one i hadafter a while it had "disc read error" thing and now i have like 8th console so i got pised off and left the console unscrewed and all the flaps as well so i can adjust the leser lances :D
KagiSpirit95 1 year ago
does this work on the 5000 series?
Monet14555 1 year ago
So the tray wont pull out if your tool doesnt have a hook?
randomdude581 1 year ago
dude, i...am...NEVER.....trying this EVER again....not only because it broke my first ps2 trying to fit that stupid swap card in, but i tried it again on my new ps2 and it almost fucking broke! it started making clicking noises when i turned the system on, and when i use the swap card, the disc tray wouldn't come out at first.....i'm just lucky it's okay now.....guess i on't be playingmy kh2 final mix :(
8bitAtari 1 year ago
@badboyazza2009 some people don't know how to solder, or aren't good at it, or just don't want to pay someone 80 bucks to install one. personally, I don't have a steady hand, and I like saving money, so I chose the slide tool :P to each his own
liquidt3ch 1 year ago
kudos for a great tutorial! I just bought the magic swap W/ slide tool, and it came with no instructions! all the other youtube vids were blurry and only showed me how to operate the slide tool (plus they find a need to show off so they operate the slide tool really really fast). but you went nice and slow, and even explained how it worked, so thanks!. and nobody cares to explain how to properly remove the tray cover thingy either.
liquidt3ch 1 year ago
pause at 5:36 and look at his right hand
ven380 1 year ago
the front of the cd drive just slipped off of mine
crystalboy2 1 year ago
soooo i lost my slide tool card.. anyone know where to get one in new zealand or australia? without buying the whole pack again..
xBabyDassWassup 1 year ago
@xBabyDassWassup make your own with an old credit card or something, thats what i done and it works perfect!
glitcha100 1 year ago
where do you get a screw driver that small?
KingdomHeartsFan2100 1 year ago
is the disc u have dvd-RW or some else?
XrayFI 1 year ago
kann man auch gebrannte ps1 spiele dann spielen
MrNicoxde 1 year ago
what if im in NA and i get a JAP game.....which do i use
keyblader444 1 year ago
can i use a dvd+r to copy my games
dragolian50 1 year ago
I never had that screw on my fat PS2 disk cover, it was only clipped to it. Luckily I was able to get it off (Y)
oOjeffoOo 1 year ago 2
@oOjeffoOo how did you do that? I cant' find a way to unclip mine... (is the SCPH-5004 PAL model)
matteolima 1 year ago
@matteolima There are 2 clips on the side, as you may have noticed. It took me a while to find out, but they are on the side corners of the drive. If you manage to GENTLY bend them, the cover can be removed without breaking the clips. I've also read that heating the clips (Also gently, of course) can help in making the clips bend more easily without it breaking.
Just make sure to be gentle.
oOjeffoOo 1 year ago
@oOjeffoOo i found them, damn if they're little :) i do not have aa screwdriver that small, is it possible to use a toothpick?
matteolima 1 year ago
@matteolima Well, if the toothpick doesn't break when you're trying to bend the clips, then why not? Maybe a needle would be better.
oOjeffoOo 1 year ago
Great guide, helped alot, I do have one question though,
I have a PAL PS2 and plan on using this method to play some NTSC games with it, but will I be able to save the games onto my PAL memory card?
bx111gamer 1 year ago
is it the same with Version 3.6 ?
archererlink3 1 year ago
Hey man i was wondering if the swap magic can play ps1 games
andykool49 1 year ago
which one do i get? i got usa fat ps2 and i want to play japan games... do i get magic swap usa or magic swap japan?
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kittybum1 1 year ago
Nice i'm going to buy a ps2 but i search on internet but i can't find a cheap swap magic 3 cd where did you got those cd's?
Menrobbie 1 year ago
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what site can i buy the swap magic from? and will the site be safe?
OriginalNintendo64 1 year ago
what site can i buy the swap magic and slide tool from? and will the site be safe?
OriginalNintendo64 1 year ago
what dose it do
supermanwill1 1 year ago
This is so much easier on a Slim model, considering it has a flip cover, you could just jam something in the lid switch.
gorillazhead 1 year ago
very good tutorial ;) cheers mate ;)
MaximumV5 1 year ago
naaah its too much for me.. i will just buy a frigin MCBoot card and it will spare me this "fun"
Strauss234 1 year ago
Does it have to be a game copy or the actual game?
animelover622 2 years ago
THX <3 you I WIS I CUT FUCK YOU
madsbs123 2 years ago
Swap Magic not Swamp xD *
papapaeiou 2 years ago
Dude, I LOVE YOU!!! That's FANTASTIC!!! Just 1 question: Are there a swamp magic PAL and a NTSC or is just Swamp magic that work for the two tipes? tanks!
papapaeiou 2 years ago
Perfect guide, explained every bit with great detail.
5/5
Omnicloudx13 2 years ago 12
Thank you very much sir. Very helpful, unlike other youtube videos on the subject.
whatisadavid 2 years ago
Thanks :P I wouldn't have got it working without this ^^
Longing4Redemption 2 years ago
does swap magic 3 work with ps2 slim as well?
DavistheDamned 2 years ago
yes but u need a diferent method either a fliptop modshell or block the 3 lid sensors with tape and tissue
bonetail264 2 years ago
OMG thank you! I was doing this while I was watching... kinda hard first time but i did it ^_^
WhiteAngelArtemis 2 years ago 5
nice video dude thankkxx
xnxmxmxnx 2 years ago
Question time!
I am thinking about buying swapmagic too. But there are different kinds (ntsc and pal) do I buy a disc that matches my playstation or the game? I have a pal ps2, do I need a pal disc, or do I need a ntsc one since the game I want to play is ntsc?
Please help me ^^"
DutchCosplayGirl 2 years ago
Everytime I latch onto the rod with the slide tool it doesn't move to the right. What could I be doing wrong?
Kanadasha 2 years ago
wait im confused. When you say back-up disk is that different than using the imported game you bought or is it like a different copy?
judgementboygold 2 years ago
this is great.
colon1234567890 2 years ago
Whoo! Thanks now I can play kingdom hearts 2 final mix! :D
shadowsofshadow 2 years ago 27
@shadowsofshadow which one do i get? i got usa fat ps2 and i want to play japan games... do i get magic swap usa or magic swap japan?
UpskirtPower 1 year ago
thank you christ!!!!! Next stop, Kingdom Hearts2 Final mix!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DivineTengoku 1 year ago
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tahadul 1 year ago
@shadowsofshadow ha ha yeah only if my fat ps2 work i already bought the game
surfcowboy2 1 year ago
@shadowsofshadow dude, i bet like everybody came here for that, including me!
justnotthatwhite33 1 year ago
@justnotthatwhite33 lol yea i have it, but while the menus are in english, and the voices are too, the text inside the yellow bubbles when they talk and whne there's no audio is in japanese, i can't really progress in the game without knowing japanese :(
venomblade891 1 year ago
@shadowsofshadow dude thats totally what i bought swap magic for! XD haha KH FTW!
sheiks65 1 year ago
FINALLY!!! now i'll know how to do this when i import Naruto shippuden: Ultimate ninja 5!!! :D
randomdude581 2 years ago 2
That's just what I was going to do :D
shoestring63 2 years ago
Thank you so much for a well done and clear guide!
dragonsamurai7 2 years ago 11
Thank you...finally.
MajickMike 2 years ago 2
ive tried this on the blue fat ps2 and i do everything you say and when i insert a copied game it says insert a playstation format cd
pathaanx 2 years ago 2
hey,nice video and very good guide.
Can you tell me the size of the (specific)screwdriver you used?I've one of the older fat ps2 like you and I've recieved my swapmagic but I couldnt figure out how to take the screw out yet.Will really appreciate it.
bobo441 2 years ago 2
thanks dude, this video REALLY helped me out with the slide tool ^^ ty ty ty ty ty ty ty this tutorial rocks ;)
moloxas93 2 years ago
does the magic swap 3 play the ps1 games?
soulfucker616 2 years ago
@soulfucker616 Thats what I'd like to know but no one answered your question so ill repost it
Can you play ps1 games with this? And i know you can use a normal ps1 game and swap, but if you dont have a ps1 game. And can you burn ps1 games on a dvd? (dvd's are cheaper than cd's
Phantom1855 1 year ago
if you have an original ps1 game or ps2 game, cant you just put them in the tray instead of the "swap magic"?
asdasdqweqwe2131 2 years ago
You can leave the pin 'unlocked'. I got a ps2 from a friend along with swap magic. The drive wouldn't eject unless I tilted the ps2 forward. It wasn't until I tried the swap tool that I realised the pin was already in the 'unlock' position.
rcjs2051 2 years ago
Very clear and helpful guide. Thank you =)
MNB1984 2 years ago
woow..great..this is a good tuturial...
UYAhasnschuUYA 2 years ago
hey dude i bought a swap magic 3 and bleach blade battlers 2 so do i do this stuff to get it to work?
blakewilkins88 2 years ago
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apparently some guy did this and got electrocuted, then died :s
loccy555 2 years ago
With a plastic tool and 12Volts ?
ifrit35 2 years ago
it sizzled and electrocuted him via cable
loccy555 2 years ago
so my buddy is getting me these for a gift, but i'm curious:
what if my game is an ACTUAL DVD game? will it work for the real games too? (i'm assuming the term backup copy to apply to burned self made pirate games...)
vampirebatlord4ever 2 years ago
ummm... if it is an original disc then you don't use the Swap Magic, just boot it normally.
ModConsoleAU 2 years ago
in the case its an import, that doesnt work without a mod of sorts sadly ^^'
hence where my question was being more directed toward...
me having NA system, and a JPN game in most cases (i've not had something imported from PAL yet....minus for ds or psp)
so yeah...region locking is the key here, does it surpass that? :)
vampirebatlord4ever 2 years ago
@vampirebatlord4ever UNLESS you want to use cheats (CODER version)
mikeguitar41 1 year ago
One question, when asked to boot in Video Mode, do you choose it based on your PS2/TV region or based on the games region?
Lets say i'm doing this with PAL PS2 and I want to play KHFM (JP game), which video mode would I choose?
bx111gamer 2 years ago
does your ps2 need a mod chip for swap magic?
Mhzer0 2 years ago
can i just put in kh2 and swap it sonic speed with kh2fm+
IceyFresh2112 2 years ago
No. You need to use the Slide Tool/ Swap Magic. Here's why. . . your PS2 reads Swap Magic, then the disc stops spinning. Now you can swap it for KH2FM+. That's why it works the way it does. It is humanly impossible to swap a disc fast enough to trick your PS2 without Swap Magic. And because Swap Magic stops spinning is the only reason we can use the Slide Tool to open it. I tried to put the Slide Tool in while a disc was spinning and. . . uggh! I don't want to talk about it!
XSilverXGuardianX 2 years ago
dude if i get kh2 fm+ (already got for like 4 mounts) and do this will i ever be abel to play kh1 2 and com because i havent even beated com yet
|:(
IceyFresh2112 2 years ago
Absolutely! It doesn't affect normal American gameplay. Think of Swap Magic as a cheat device. The only difference is that your PS2 tray face is off (well, you could put it back on. I can't because I STUPIDLY broke mine!!). Just put in American disc as normal. Swap Magic doesn't affect that at all.
XSilverXGuardianX 2 years ago
could i just use a regular DVD instead of a swap magic????
harold1017 2 years ago
Did you figure out the answer to your question? Im wondering the same thing. ^^
roarmore 2 years ago
yeah u cant ti doesnt work the same u need the swap magic lol
harold1017 2 years ago
Damn. Well thanks for telling me. ^^
roarmore 2 years ago
lol no problem
harold1017 2 years ago
Also, there seems to be a 20% failure rate for games to boot, even if all the procedures are followed perfectly. This includes even if I use my Sony DVD -R's. Sometimes the PS2 is smart enough to realize it's not a valid PS2 disc, giving me the "red cloud screen." Other times, the game locks up on a black screen.
The only thing you can do is just keep trying until it works. Usually it works the first time, so no big deal.
I've noticed no differences between "normal boot" and "special boot."
RelVleDy 2 years ago
I also wanted to say it seems some DVD's work better than others. I found Sony DVD -R's work best. Apparently, the Office Depot DVD's labeled as 8x don't seem as effective. The games work on them, but they load VEEERY slowly.
I know this because I tested a game on various DVD's and only the Sony DVD worked w/ optimal speed, so when you're choosing a DVD, don't go poor quality.
I was hoping someone could comment on this either by saying I'm right or wrong, so I know whether it's just me or not.
RelVleDy 2 years ago
Very useful! The video I watched before was very unclear on how to use the tool. Great vid :] 5/5
xxanonymousxx569 2 years ago
Oh that's interesting. Because the slim PS2 already has a flip top, is Swap Magic the only thing necessary or do you need to make a hardware modification to it?
I'm also curious what you do with your PS2 CD front disc cover. I'm concerned about dust entering my PS2. Should I cover it with something, put the cover back on when I'm not playing, or what?
Thanks for all your help. I received my Swap Magic and slide tool recently and everything worked great.
RelVleDy 2 years ago
The Slim PS2 has a flip top, yes, but when you press the button, it is the same as pressing the eject button on the fat one. It resets the laser. The flip-top that you buy for the Slim opens it without reseting the laser.
Oh, don't worry about covering you tray. I royally messed up mine and my mom and I had to open it up to fix the problem. I have NEVER seen so much dust in my LIFE. That was before I took the face off. So don't worry. It gets the same amount of dust either way.
XSilverXGuardianX 2 years ago
You don't need to use a slide tool on the slim PS2 as it doesn't have a tray; it has a flip top.
ModConsoleAU 2 years ago
One question I do have: Does the slide card method work on both the PS2 slim and fat PS2?
RelVleDy 2 years ago
Thanks. I recieved so many emails asking how to use the slide tool. So i took my time and made a good quality video.
I am doing it very slow in the video; with practice you will be very quick at it and it will only take you about 10seconds to open/close the tray.
ModConsoleAU 2 years ago
This is probably the best quality version I've seen demonstrating the Swap Magic... still camera, good view, clear voice, and you take us through step by step.
Thank you for this. I'll use this video when I do it myself.
RelVleDy 2 years ago
I think I may have messed up my disk tray. It won't open when I press the button.... Is there any way to fix this?
TehMaskedManiac 2 years ago
Yes. Use the slide tool to open it. Mine does that alot. About every fifth time or so, it will do that. Just use the slide tool as normal to open and close it. That should fix the problem.
XSilverXGuardianX 2 years ago
Thanks a ton dude, it helped me a ton :D
PS I love your accent ;-)
TehMaskedManiac 2 years ago