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Hi there,
anyone know about this cool new product? I just bought one, hope i get i quick. Then i can play my import of Xenosaga.
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Slide-Card is an easy and affordable way for everyone to play their PS2 CD-R or DVD-R backups or original import games. It is a completely "never seen before" solution and alternative to a modchip for PlayStation2.
The Slide-Card has a lot of advantages - just read on!
- WORKS WITH ALL MODELS OF PLAYSTATION2
- THERE IS NO WARRANTY VOID
- WORKS WITH CD-R & DVD-R BACKUPS
- WORKS WITH ORIGINAL IMPORT GAMES
- NO MODCHIP FOR THE GAMES TO DETECT
- NO MODIFICATION TO THE INTERNAL SYSTEM
- NO EXTRA STRESS ON THE LASERLENS
- EVERYBODY CAN USE IT
With the Slide-Card you no longer have to install a modchip to be able to play your backups or original import games. You do not even have to open the console, therefore your Sony warranty stays intact. Normally when installing a backup solution, you have to open your console, and "split" the warranty sticker on the back. Thats all history now...
Read more at WWW.SLIDE-CARD.COM
anyone know about this cool new product? I just bought one, hope i get i quick. Then i can play my import of Xenosaga.
*****
Slide-Card is an easy and affordable way for everyone to play their PS2 CD-R or DVD-R backups or original import games. It is a completely "never seen before" solution and alternative to a modchip for PlayStation2.
The Slide-Card has a lot of advantages - just read on!
- WORKS WITH ALL MODELS OF PLAYSTATION2
- THERE IS NO WARRANTY VOID
- WORKS WITH CD-R & DVD-R BACKUPS
- WORKS WITH ORIGINAL IMPORT GAMES
- NO MODCHIP FOR THE GAMES TO DETECT
- NO MODIFICATION TO THE INTERNAL SYSTEM
- NO EXTRA STRESS ON THE LASERLENS
- EVERYBODY CAN USE IT
With the Slide-Card you no longer have to install a modchip to be able to play your backups or original import games. You do not even have to open the console, therefore your Sony warranty stays intact. Normally when installing a backup solution, you have to open your console, and "split" the warranty sticker on the back. Thats all history now...
Read more at WWW.SLIDE-CARD.COM
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I got the 3rd party one without the rumble feature - cost 20 quid if I remember correctly from an online import shop, can't remember which one. It seems like the controller is available on quite a few websites, yet the software is as rare as anything. Strange. Don't use the controller!!! It's nothing compared to wielding the guitar around! My advice is buy immediatly.
I've just started to be able to complete some of the expert songs now (after 2 years of play!!). The lifespan of this game is amazing.
Thanks for the web link bleeders - I'm very interested in getting my machine chipped now, but apparently the messiah 2 doesn't bypass the stealth detection that is in some of the later PS1 games, guitar freaks included.... I'll wait for a messiah 3 then - unless I can use an AR code to bypass the stealth detection - that's what I did on my PS1. I'll look into it further. Until then I'll keep my trusty PS1 connected up.
I would also love to get drummania / guitar freaks combo with the kit. It's so sad that these games are hard to find and expensive to ship from Japan :( If I were a games publisher I'd snap up the license to translate and sell these in the UK.
I've just started to be able to complete some of the expert songs now (after 2 years of play!!). The lifespan of this game is amazing.
Thanks for the web link bleeders - I'm very interested in getting my machine chipped now, but apparently the messiah 2 doesn't bypass the stealth detection that is in some of the later PS1 games, guitar freaks included.... I'll wait for a messiah 3 then - unless I can use an AR code to bypass the stealth detection - that's what I did on my PS1. I'll look into it further. Until then I'll keep my trusty PS1 connected up.
I would also love to get drummania / guitar freaks combo with the kit. It's so sad that these games are hard to find and expensive to ship from Japan :( If I were a games publisher I'd snap up the license to translate and sell these in the UK.
A LOT.
Supposedly they reissued it in Japan a few months ago, so it should be quite easy to get, but it isn't. And even then it weighs so much that shipping is extortionate.
Supposedly they reissued it in Japan a few months ago, so it should be quite easy to get, but it isn't. And even then it weighs so much that shipping is extortionate.
Darwock wrote:
> Bleeders, Taiko no Tatsujin is kid's play compared to the real deal,
> Drummania. This is Konami's drumming game, and if you're lucky enough
> to have a Yamaha drum kit at home you can plug it directly into your
> PS2. The alternative is another Konami controller which has a snare,
> bass pedal, two toms and two hats. The game is seriously hardcore
> though. Gets very difficult.
>
> Best of all is in the last two versions of Drummania it was combined
> with Guitar freaks, so you can do two player with one person on each
> instrument, on the same song.
Gah. I've not seen that one. How much does the Konami drumset go for these days?
> Bleeders, Taiko no Tatsujin is kid's play compared to the real deal,
> Drummania. This is Konami's drumming game, and if you're lucky enough
> to have a Yamaha drum kit at home you can plug it directly into your
> PS2. The alternative is another Konami controller which has a snare,
> bass pedal, two toms and two hats. The game is seriously hardcore
> though. Gets very difficult.
>
> Best of all is in the last two versions of Drummania it was combined
> with Guitar freaks, so you can do two player with one person on each
> instrument, on the same song.
Gah. I've not seen that one. How much does the Konami drumset go for these days?
Bleeders, Taiko no Tatsujin is kid's play compared to the real deal, Drummania. This is Konami's drumming game, and if you're lucky enough to have a Yamaha drum kit at home you can plug it directly into your PS2. The alternative is another Konami controller which has a snare, bass pedal, two toms and two hats. The game is seriously hardcore though. Gets very difficult.
Best of all is in the last two versions of Drummania it was combined with Guitar freaks, so you can do two player with one person on each instrument, on the same song.
Best of all is in the last two versions of Drummania it was combined with Guitar freaks, so you can do two player with one person on each instrument, on the same song.
I play guitar freaks using the controller, but it's hella difficult. Did you get the official Konami guitar or the 3rd party one? I have been holding off because I want to get the official controller, but if 3rd party is good I might just settle for it.
Tellah wrote:
> Thanks for the help guys. I think I'll wait on the flip-top because of
> the screen shift issue. It seems like it would be cheaper to send the
> PS2 off to be chipped - after I've bought swap disks, AR2, NTSC unit
> etc. to play my imports I'll have spent more money.
> I don't particularly want to do that, but seeing as my laser seems to
> be playing up I might kill 2 birds with 1 stone and get that repaired
> as well.
You might want to check out http://www.londonconsole.com. This guy installed a Messiah 2 Pro in my PS2 and done an absolutely superb job!
>
> I remember having very heated discussions in this forum before the PS2
> came about because I was getting my PS chipped to play Guitar Freaks
> and a US release of Syphon Filter. Everyone seemed to insist I was a
> pirate despite the fact I have no interest in copied games at all.
> Good to see this topic isn't going the same way.
Ignore em'. Some people here fail to realise that gamers such as yourself want to play import-only titles. As a side-note; For import-related banter, you really ought to check the NTSC-UK.com forums.
> Is anyone else interested in the game? Here's the review:
> http://www.gamespot.com/ps/puzzle/guitarfreaks/index.html
> I got myself the guitar too! It really is amazing.
I'm playing something similar on the PS2 at the moment called "Taiko no Tatsujin". Substitute the guitar for a drum and it's the same ideals. Probably.
> Thanks for the help guys. I think I'll wait on the flip-top because of
> the screen shift issue. It seems like it would be cheaper to send the
> PS2 off to be chipped - after I've bought swap disks, AR2, NTSC unit
> etc. to play my imports I'll have spent more money.
> I don't particularly want to do that, but seeing as my laser seems to
> be playing up I might kill 2 birds with 1 stone and get that repaired
> as well.
You might want to check out http://www.londonconsole.com. This guy installed a Messiah 2 Pro in my PS2 and done an absolutely superb job!
>
> I remember having very heated discussions in this forum before the PS2
> came about because I was getting my PS chipped to play Guitar Freaks
> and a US release of Syphon Filter. Everyone seemed to insist I was a
> pirate despite the fact I have no interest in copied games at all.
> Good to see this topic isn't going the same way.
Ignore em'. Some people here fail to realise that gamers such as yourself want to play import-only titles. As a side-note; For import-related banter, you really ought to check the NTSC-UK.com forums.
> Is anyone else interested in the game? Here's the review:
> http://www.gamespot.com/ps/puzzle/guitarfreaks/index.html
> I got myself the guitar too! It really is amazing.
I'm playing something similar on the PS2 at the moment called "Taiko no Tatsujin". Substitute the guitar for a drum and it's the same ideals. Probably.
Thanks for the help guys. I think I'll wait on the flip-top because of the screen shift issue. It seems like it would be cheaper to send the PS2 off to be chipped - after I've bought swap disks, AR2, NTSC unit etc. to play my imports I'll have spent more money.
I don't particularly want to do that, but seeing as my laser seems to be playing up I might kill 2 birds with 1 stone and get that repaired as well.
I remember having very heated discussions in this forum before the PS2 came about because I was getting my PS chipped to play Guitar Freaks and a US release of Syphon Filter. Everyone seemed to insist I was a pirate despite the fact I have no interest in copied games at all. Good to see this topic isn't going the same way.
Is anyone else interested in the game? Here's the review:
http://www.gamespot.com/ps/puzzle/guitarfreaks/index.html
I got myself the guitar too! It really is amazing.
I don't particularly want to do that, but seeing as my laser seems to be playing up I might kill 2 birds with 1 stone and get that repaired as well.
I remember having very heated discussions in this forum before the PS2 came about because I was getting my PS chipped to play Guitar Freaks and a US release of Syphon Filter. Everyone seemed to insist I was a pirate despite the fact I have no interest in copied games at all. Good to see this topic isn't going the same way.
Is anyone else interested in the game? Here's the review:
http://www.gamespot.com/ps/puzzle/guitarfreaks/index.html
I got myself the guitar too! It really is amazing.
just for info, I bought (and took back!) a PS2 to VGA monitor adaptor, this allowed you to move the screen a great deal so should solve the problem. Can't you adjust the screen position in the PS2 standard options (when you boot up without a disc in the drive) ?
Reason I took VGA adaptor back - I found a NTSC to Pal adaptor for a tenner which was alot cheaper and more convenient.
Reason I took VGA adaptor back - I found a NTSC to Pal adaptor for a tenner which was alot cheaper and more convenient.
P.S. In the case of Guitar Freaks I doubt even shifting the picture down would help, as the important bit is right at the top of the screen anyway.
You can play PS1 imports by using disc 2 of AR2v2 as the boot disc BUT you get a weird display shift problem (screen is too high). This can be made bearable if you are able to adjust your telly to a significant degree.
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