which dvd-r for playstation

[dvd_maniac]

which dvd-r media is best suited for playback in the ps2? I heard that this is the worst for compatibility so if I find media for that then little worries left about compatibility...using pioneer dvr-a03 for burning

[SquareEyes]

I have been using FWS disks for games and no problems. Should be OK for movies. In the UK they are 2 quid each. I can see you are in the states but here is the url http://www.blankdiscshop.co.uk

[jmonfm]

I have had success with Vivastar (£0.85) ; Bulkpaq (£1.00) and have just received some more Vivastar (£0.70) from www.lordofthedeals.co.uk
- I believe that they supply out of the U.K.
Happy Ripping

[Dirkbox]

Gen 3 disks from blank disc shop are purrfect. £1.85 in case

[cinders]

FWS disks didn't work in my PS2 - got disk error (it tried to read for a bit and gave up) Same with PRINCO (Branded) & BULPAQ (Ughhh!)

All disks burnt at x1 using PrimoDVD 2.0 with a Pioneer 104

I have just burnt the same disk image onto a WHITELABEL DVD-R (gold edition) and onto a Datasafe Silver-top (Generation 3) so will try those at home tonight.

Have also ordered TRAXDATA & VERBATIM to try as well.

I'm guessing it is the media as they play flawlessly on my Pioneer 717 Standalone!

Do some PS2 require firmware upgrades maybe?...

[candyman_eu]

Hi I also encountered lots of problems with Vivastar ; Primedisc and other no-names. Verbatium work on each try ... sure they are a bit more expensive but you can be sure about them.

[Dirkbox]

cinders Do you know what version you PS2 is? How many screw holes in the bottom.

I've had FWS, Gen3 (datasafe unbranded) & Princo's all work in my V4 PS2. Some princo's it doesn't play. Trying white label gen2 disks when they arrive. Will let you know if you want.

V3 = Poor laser
V4 = OK laser
V5 = Good laser (also capable of reading DVD-RW)

This is only for film's your intrested in and not games right?

[jmonfm]

Just had a thought - The DVD's I have coppied and played O.K. on my kids PS2 are all Films - I have not tried any games as it is not chipped (yet)..
:devil:
Happy ripping,

[klona]

CDrecordable burned X2 with A03 firm 1.68 and stomp recordNow max 4 plays fine in my PS2 pal V4 modded neo2.2.
Did not try games but cannot imagine that change something.

Anyway, there is a sticky post on compatibility list : check it :

http://forum.doom9.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=22974