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I know its been awhile since my last post but I've been busy completing my and preparing for graduate school. However in my usual weekend activity of perusing retro game stores I came upon a deal that I couldn't say no to. I managed to find a slimline model 79001 ps2 in the as is/broken pile at a retro game store for the paltry sum of $8. This is where piles of seemingly broken game consoles and accesories go when they are deemed unfixeable. But so far everything I have found and bought from this section has been repairable.
So I got home and plugged everything in and hit power expecting nothing but I was wrong. The ps2 was fully functional with some caveats. The disc spindle sometimes doesn't grab the disc correctly and the multi video out jack sometimes needs a wiggle to get rid of interference. I will address both problems in the future. I gave her a good clean since she was full of dog hair and a dead fly. I joked to a friend that I literally debugged a game console.
Attaining a second slim ps2 (my first was a silver model 90000) has prompted me to dig out a modbo 4.0 modchip I purchased around two years ago for $4 off dealextreme but didn't have the courage to install on my only system. But now I have a cheap practice system so I had little to lose. First I downloaded installation diagrams for my model with the help of google images.
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This is a guide on the PS2 Modbo 4.0 modchip installation on a V12 NTSC V12 PS2 slim board. The modchip allows you to play game backups from any region.
So I got home and plugged everything in and hit power expecting nothing but I was wrong. The ps2 was fully functional with some caveats. The disc spindle sometimes doesn't grab the disc correctly and the multi video out jack sometimes needs a wiggle to get rid of interference. I will address both problems in the future. I gave her a good clean since she was full of dog hair and a dead fly. I joked to a friend that I literally debugged a game console.
Attaining a second slim ps2 (my first was a silver model 90000) has prompted me to dig out a modbo 4.0 modchip I purchased around two years ago for $4 off dealextreme but didn't have the courage to install on my only system. But now I have a cheap practice system so I had little to lose. First I downloaded installation diagrams for my model with the help of google images.
I only needed to solder 21 pins. The four in the box labeled F were by far the most difficult since the pitch of the pins was so tight. But I took my time and surprisingly everything worked first go which is rare for me.
I used 30 awg wire wrap wire from radioshack and tried to be neat with laying it out. For the power wires I used thicker stranded wire. I used scotch tape to secure the trickier wires double sided foam tape for the modchip pcb. Even with my temperature controlled iron with a fine tip some of the joints proved difficult but patience prevailed in the end.
And here it is booting some backups I made. Before I had to use swap magic discs to boot my copies but now they play like my pressed originals. It works with both ps1 and ps2 games plus I can boot ulaunchelf from a memory card. And now before anyone starts arguing about the legality issues I create my backups from the original discs that I purchased and only use them so I can leave my originals safe at home when I go off to college. I would cry if anything happened to my original discs. Finally I've ordered a translucent grey replacement case for the system and will post pictures and a video when I have gotten and installed it.
Modbo 4 PS2 Mod Chip
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Product Description
The Modbo 4.0 Modchip compatible with PlayStation 2 enables you to play backups of your games on CD, DVD or DVD-9. The Modchips is compatible with all PlayStation 2 models with a version number between V5 and V16. If you want to find out what PS2 version you currently own you should check out the guide on how to identify your console version. The Modbo 4.0 is fully supported and currently manufactured alternative to other PS2 Modchips offering the exact same features. Please note that basic soldering skills are required in order to install the Modbo 4.0 Modchip. You can find all required information about the installation under our „Downlodas & Tutorials“ section tab.
Besides the possibility to play backups of PlayStation 2 games Modbo 4.0 also enables you to play imports from PS2 and PS1 games. Imports play with the original resolution and also use the right colors. If you want to go online you can choose to use the stealth mode of the Modbo 4.0 in order to hide the modchip and don’t risk a ban from the online services. Modbo also turns your PlayStation 2 into a full-fledged region free DVD Player that also has a disabled Macrovision protection. There is also the „green fix“, so you won’t have to change die AV-Cables. The Modchip works on all regional versions of the PS2 (V5 to V16).

The Modbo 4.0 Modchips also offers several stability features which for example keep the chip from overheating thanks to the sleep mode or a long lifetime thanks to quality components.
Please Note: The production of PlayStation 2 Modchips is getting smaller and smaller by the month. We try to still keep stock but we can’t guarantee that this chip will still be available in a few months from now. If you are interessted in this product we recommend you to buy it sooner then later.
Modbo 4.0 Modchip Features
- Automatic 'MACROVISION=OFF' on all PS2 from V3 to V16 without additional wires
- Automatic 'green fix' (no more need to change the cable to see your DVD movies on the PS2)
- Imports games fix (all PSX import games are played at full screen and full color
- Stealth-mode (the modchip can be switched off and becomes invisible to online gaming)
- Sleep-mode (the modchip will switch off itself after boot)
- Supports DVD-9 games
- Plays all CD's and DVD's games (both, import or backup's)
- Supports multi-disk games
- Supports anti-mod PS1 games (only for V9 - V16 PS2)
- Very reliable (all the Modchips are 100% tested before delivery)
- Very stable (thanks to sleep mode the IC will never overheat)
- CD lens safe (avoid CD lens damage by sending un-necessary signal to drive controller)
- Supports DEV1 and DEV2 for memory card booting
- Fully compatible with ps2 v1-v16 PAL / USA / Jap
- Upgraded from modbo3.0, comes with original 100% v1.88 firmware, but it isn't upgradeable
- Comes with mini size board and the wiring point order is good for installation
- Automatic selection for PS2/PS1/DVD supports
- DVD region free incorporated
- Software selectable 'PS2 Quick Load' option. (to skip PS2 logo and Quick boot PS2 games)
- Software selectable 'PSX Quick Load' option (to skip PS1 logo and Quick boot PSX games)
- Easy to install (only 18 wires for V1-V8 and 20 wires for V9, V10, V11, V12, V13)
- CPLD chip (3.3V power supply) based IC for enhanced stability
Package Contents:
- Modbo 4.0 Modchip
- Online installation instructions
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