I am just getting into this DVD-RW stuff. I am looking to purchase a new DVD recorder. I am looking into the HP DVD300i Internal DVD+RW Drive. Just wondering if anyone has had any experiences with PS2 game backups and movies. Is this a good unit or something else? Thanks Mike
No. Get a duel format such as the sony dru.?.?.? or pioneer dvr-a06. Anyway even though +r is in theory more compatiable -r is proven more compatiable
I have the HP 300i dvd burner and havent had a problem yet. Great piece of hardware, even though it doesnt write dvd-rs. I reccommend it. If you want to cough up another 100-150$ for a dual recorder then be my guest, but if your dvd player can play dvd+rs then theres no point really.
it really depends on how old your set-top is -r is good with really old ones i bought my pioneer a06 from newegg.com for $219 american and it works well with a dvd player from '99
Well, I went out and purchased the HP300i. It was $179 Canadian, which is a STEAL! I plan to make backup copies of my PS2 games, I am trying to use nero v6 BUT the DVD is not a copy option, miniDVD is there.... is there something I should know? How do I use it? I'll keep fooling with it while I wait for an answer.... Thanks Mike
you really are new- no offence But dvd's and ps2 games are encrypted you cannot just use a regular buring prog like nero becuase it is illeagle atleast in the states. for dvd's use DVD shrink 3.0 beta 5(search for it in after-dawn) and for ps2 games i like Prassi. BUt for ps2 u need a mod chip since you seem computer unliterate use one in which you do not have to solder like swap magic.
I have a MOD chip in my PS2 already, the one I use Gameshark. Can I use CloneCD? I've read that I can.... Thanks.
£81.87 is a cheap price , I wouldn't say it's a steal cos it's a +R burner...ppl did try to warn you before you purchased it DVD Decrypter will do PS2 games for ya , just stick it ...do an ISO image & then burn that ISO image with DVD Decryptewr aswell if you want
Good decision mikestr. I bought mine for 300$ canadian a few months ago, so id say u got a wicked deal. I still think that u dont need a combo burner, ones good enough if your dvd player works with it, and most dvd players do so dont worry about it. Good choice.
Thanks for the reply guys. I am a beginner at this DVD burning stuff, so I did not want to spend too much $$$. I actually used DVD Encrypter on Tomb Taider and I was able to successfully copy the game. Although it does work in my PS2, I have an old Gameshark swap chip. Do I need to upgrade to a better chip? I read the document on this forum, BUT it is not very clear.... to me Thanks
if you originally bought it for ps1, say before ps2 came out or if it was only intended for ps1 then no, it will not work.
