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"Scratches - Solving the problem."

I was wondering if the stands, and or position of the PS2 has an effect on disc scratching.
I am looking for as many replies as possible to this, otherwise the test will be pointless.
Simply answer the following:

1) Position of the console (Vertical or Horizontal)

2) Do you use a stand (Yes or No)

3) Do the discs have scratches? (Yes or No)

Above, please write your answers, in this form if possible:

example: Horizontal No No

It will be interesting to see if there is a pattern.

Vertical or horizontal (I change every day)
No stand
No scratches

Launch Machine.

Vertical with stand since 27th November. Console stalls very rarely and an odd problem when loading Wip3out games without using the browser again this problem is rarer than nuclear wars and overall, I am happy with my machine having no scratched games and exceptional performance.

Horizontal
yes
no

The problem with disk scratches is a result of moving the console into another position (vertical to horizontal and vice versa). I made the mistake of moving my console from it's horizontal position into the vertical position while the disc was spinning at full speed, and the next thing i heard was a loud grinding sound. So when the console is turned on just leave it alone and do not attempt to move it or you may end up with another expensive coffee coaster!

Horizontal
No Stand
NO SCRATCHES AT ALL

As Kieran0601 pointed out, it could just be the laser, and it does seem that there is no real pattern to the scratching in terms of the position of the console.

I originally believed that horizontal PS2s would be more likely to scratch games because it is harder to place the disc under the lip, than it is to place it on the lip if the console is vertical. However, both positions have encountered problems.

There isn`t really enough data to draw full conclusions, but thanks to all those people who entered their results below.

Horizontal = Yes.

Scratches = No.

Humpo.

The reason it seems that TTT is getting scratched more often than other games is because TTT is the most played game so far released.

Hope this clears it up for you.

Here goes.

Vertical

Official PS2 stand

And 2 scratched games!


It has been well documented and confirmed that there was a problem with the lazer pick-up assembly on the early models. This has now been rectified, and anyone having this problem should contact Sony to arrange a replacement console.

The position of the machine has got nothing to do with this problem, it is down to faulty components.

Horizontal

Yes to Stand

No to scratches