Test file playback error on PS2

[tjh011]

I have been having problems getting a backup to work on my PS2 and DVD-RW. It is a Pioneer disc, so I am sure it is high quality media. I was advised by Derrow to get a DVD-5 and do a complete backup to try and see if that would work rather than ripping streams out with IfoEdit. I havent gotten a hold of a DVD-5 dvd yet, so I downloaded the test file from Derrows/mpucoder website.

I have read that several people are getting DVD-RW's to work on their v5 PS2's (which is what I have). So I burned the test file to the Pioneer DVD-RW and it wont play. I used the NTSC version and didnt do a get VTS sectors or change anything in the file ( I am assuming that was what I was supposed to do).

So did I do something wrong recording the test file? ( I dont think I should have used the PAL version but I dont know.) Or is it pretty safe to assume that DVD-RW's WILL NOT play on PS2. Oh, and the test file will play fine with WIN DVD on my computer.

Thanks in advance.

[ArcticFox]

well erm, DVD-RWs do play on PS2, i backed up my Final Fantasy 10 DVD and it booted perfectly, and im using some unbranded DVD-RWs, you might have a dodgy laser

[Dirkbox]

Well Verbatim DVD-RW don't work in my Chipped Version 4 PS2.

But Verbatim DVD-R do work.

[s0nyguy]

that because DVD-RW dont work on older ps2's

dvd-r do.

[tjh011]

Thanks for the input! I do have a newer version of the PS2, but the DVD-RW still dont work on it!!! I got the RW discs to play perfectly in 3 standalone players, so I burned them onto a DVD-R and it played perfectly in my PS2 also.

[SiC]

First of all, is your PS2 PAL or NTSC??? A PAL version will not play a NTSC disc and vice versa. When you backed up your DVD-5 did you rip the entire content to your HD and copy the other folder or folders from the DVD to your HD (I've backed up a few DVD-5's that had other folders than the usualy AUDIO_TS & VIDEO_TS, and wouldn't play in standalones without them)?? After you did that, did you run IFOEdit and run Get VTS???

[Dirkbox]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by SiC
First of all, is your PS2 PAL or NTSC??? A PAL version will not play a NTSC disc and vice versa.

Well my PAL DVD plays NTSC DVDs.

Although I have soldered something inside it so that it plays NTSC games.

What about DVD region X. That allows you to play NTSC from a PAL PS2

[rinkel]

i have a modded PS2 v4
So far i have not been able to use RW on my PAL-PS2 (any brand)
PAL dvd simply does not work

[Dirkbox]

I can't use DVD-RW in mine either.

[gvers]

I cant use DVD-RW on mine either

[dvddarren]

I have a version 3 PS2 PAL and it doesnt play DVD-RW yet my brothers version 5 PAL PS2 plays verbatim DVD-RW without a problem.

Also, both PS2's play NTSC, the only problem being its in black and white unless you use a proper scart lead.

[rinkel]

or do the solder trick..

But strange that v5 does play back dvd-rw

[dvddarren]

not strange really, the v.5 ps2's are getting better lasers than the earlier models

[rinkel]

clear,
would it be possible to refit my ps4 with a ps5 laser ??? would be nice

[dvddarren]

im not sure sorry, you'd have to ask someone who supplies ps2 lasers.

If you get an answer, plaese post here because I also want a decent laser in my ps2, I need to be able to test dvd's on dvd-rw before i waste discs ;)