Justin Rom wrote:Do NOT get a modded PS2 for playing PSX backups. It is extremely inconvenient -- the PS2 has a very picky laser and will die very quickly unless you use quality media(you likely won't be able to get quality media unless you order it online -- hence the problem).
just to mention the ps2 with reasonable media is not to bad as psx backups are direct copies 99.99% of the time and dont work it as hard as ps2 cdr dvdrips, plus most cdr media is good nowdays, its not like back in the day, but i would stick to verb or tayo yerdin or howerver its spelt if you want the best (plus its dvdr backups which really seem to punnish the laser they seem to stop way before the cdr media). And as far as i know the black media is no better or worse for the laser although some claim it to be quiter.... i think each drive prefers a different media, my ps2 lovers verbs and my mates loves cheap crud.... his did go pop and mine is still going tho
neither the ps2 or psx have great lasers but the psx is much cheaper to repalce if it goes bang. Get and old grey one which is not a 9000 and you can stick in an action replay or vcd card
The psx is so cheap and easy to mod you might as well have both and keep the old dog alive.#
back on topic,
einhander
ff tactics (and i dont even like rpg's)
klona
gran turismo 1 / 2
ridge racer revolution (or others i just like this one)
tekken 3 (on arcade as well)
Castlevania Symphony of the Night
was never really into the psx (when it was out) so not got a great knowledge of the more obscure titles but they are my western favs
