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|| Sony PlayStation (tm) Copying For Fucking Morons ||
|| F.A.Q. --- Version 1.84 --- January 1999 ||
|| (c) Copyright Hades_ 1999 ||
|| Thanks to: Mike-Ri & tiMeleSs ||
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Station games, so they do not Damage their originals. If you don't own
the original CD, it's against the law . . .
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> Why does this FAQ exist?
People are fucking morons. Since this is true, I've decided to teach
a bunch of people how to fish, instead of just giving them fish. This
way, me and my #PSX buddies don't have to answer stupid questions.
> I want to be able to play CDR Copies on my PlayStation (tm) how do I do it?
There are 3 known ways copy to play CDR Copies on your PlayStation (tm).
1) The Modchip
2) The Game Enhancer (or equivalent)
3) Swapping
There are rumours floating on the net that there are other ways to play
copies on your PSX. Let me list them, and defeat them now
1) The 'modified' Firmware for a CDR.
This is perhaps the most believed of all the 'phony' ways to play copies
The rumours are like this. With a modified firmware for your CDR, you can
get your CDR to burn the 'bad sectors' on the CD, thus you don't need
the modchip. Well, although this should work 'in theory', there is
no modified firmware on the Internet. This is the bottom line. No
one in their right mind wants to fuck with their $350+ CDR, when they
can buy a $5 modchip and just install it like everyone else.
2) A NEW PlayStation CD Copying Software.
This is full of shit. The PlayStation Copy Protection isn't software
based, it is hardware based. There are bad sectors on the CDs which
need to be detected to bypass the copies. There is no such software,
because CDRs are designed to fix the bad sectors. This is a hoax, there
is no such thing, if it is, it doesn't work.
3) The PSX Boot Disc
This is a misunderstood idea. The PlayStation Boot Disc is not intended
to defeat the PSX Copy protection. The PSX BOOT Disc is for those people
who have Development PlayStation and create their own programs. This Boot
Disc allows them to boot their programs and play on their PSX, nothing more.
4) Reading a PSX Disc in CD+G Format w/ Subcodes
This was the most gayiest piece of shit. Someone said that you can copy a PSX
CD, in CD+G format, w/ all Subcodes and it'll work. This is full of shit. CD+G
format is the format for Karaoke CDs. Nothing more. Subcodes have to do with
audio CDs, and the sectors between them. This was a practicle joke, nothing more.
> Wow, that was neat, please explain!
Here is a more descriptive explanation for each protection.
1) The Modchip is a small PIC microchip which is installed into
your PSX. It consists of 3, 4 or 5 wires soldered to points. Each PSX
model, (100x, 500x, 700x & 750x) have different layouts where they have
to be soldered. The modchip is deamed the best way to play CDR Copies
for the following reasons:
1) Modchips are cheaper: $5-$10
2) After the installation, it's easy to use.
3) No Swapping
4) Convenience
5) Unless your friends got modchips, the fuckers can't take your games.
Disadvantages:
1) They need to be soldered in. This is a pain for people who can't do it
find someone to do it for you, that is what I did.
2) The Game Enhancer is the newbie on the block. A Game Enhancer is simply
a GameShark or a Pro Action Replay with a different BIOS. (A GameShark or Pro Action
Replay is kinda like a Game Genie for the PlayStation) The GE allows you to
preform the 'swap trick' easier on the PlayStation. To put it in a nut shell,
you force the lid sensor down, put a ORIGINAL CD of YOUR COUNTRY in the PSX.
then hit 'x', it'll power up, then down. Take the CD out, put your copy in
then leave, bamn your game plays.
There is a little bit more effort you have to do to play Multiple CD games
but it is possible. If someone said you can't, they are fucking lying, tell them
to fuck off.
Advantages: Disadvantages:
1) No need to solder 1) You still have to swap
2) Portable 2) It'll wear out your PSX
3) Even children can use it! 3) Lost your GE, and you are fucked.
> How do I use the 'Swap Trick'?
A detailed FAQ on Swapping is attached below. Credit is given to it's
authors, because I would have never figured that shit out.
> How do I copy PlayStation CDs? What is the best CDR Program?!
This is yet another common question asked. Here is a list of known CDR
Software that copies PSX CDs the best.
1) CDRWin
2) Prassi
3) NERO
4) Gear/Gear Replicator
CDRWin is the best all around PSX Copying program. It is the best in CD Duplication
period. You can download a copy @ http://www.goldenhawk.com. Be warned, if you
use illegal Serial Numbers, the program will burn bad CDs. Just use the Shareware
version until you get it to work on your system.
Prassi is another popular software package. It is excellent for copy PSX CDs.
You can get it off the net, search for it. That is why search engines exist.
NERO is a good PSX Copying program. Many people don't like it, because they can't multi
task as well if they burn CDs. Try it if you have to. http://www.adhead.de
is where it is.
Gear/Gear Replicator is a last resort. This is a powerful program, but it's a bitch
to understand. http://www.elecktrson.com
> I can't copy game XXXX?!!
Bitch.. calmdown, it isn't the end of the world, so shut up and listen. If
you can't copy a game. Try reading the CD slower. There are options in all
good CDR copying programs to set the reading speed slower. Some games (especially
rentals) need to be set slower, i once had to read games @ 1x to do it right.
Take your time . . .and as it burns, go take a shit, go out with friends or something.
> I still can't copy it what do I do!
Try using your CDR to read the Disc, and/or clean the ORIGINAL CD, with alcohol &
tissue paper. (Wait till it dries first dumbasses). This helps.
> What is good CDR Media to use?
There are various types of CDR Brands that work on PlayStation. Some work better
than others. Here is a list of typically brands of Media. Remember, it is up
to you to find the best media that works with your setup. Try to use Blue
bottom CDs, and stay away from Gold & Green bottoms. Note-> Media will
vary with different PlayStation models & even certain PlayStations. They
will also vary according to the CDR itself.
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∫ Name ∫ Recording Speeds ∫ Our Comments ∫
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∫ *TDK ∫ 8x, 4x, 2x, 1x ∫ Excellent CDRs/Good 4 all PSX & Speeds∫
∫ *Verbatim ∫ 8x, 4x, 2x, 1x ∫ Excellent CDRs/Good 4 all PSX & Speeds∫
∫ Maxell ∫ 2x, 1x ∫ Okay CDR/Burn Slow/CDR Not Recommended∫
∫ Sony ∫ 2x, 1x ∫ Okay CDR/Burn Slow/Not Recommended ∫
∫ Memorex ∫ 2x, 1x ∫ Medicoare, burn slow for good results ∫
∫ Rioch ∫ 8/4/2/1->Blue 0x/Gold∫ Gold Ones Suck/Blue Excellent but $$ ∫
∫ Hi-Val ∫ 8x, 4x, 2x, 1x ∫ Good CDRs, have good results ∫
∫ Ritek ∫ 2x, 1x ∫ Crappy, but work good @ 2x burning ∫
∫ Fuji ∫ 2x, 1x (Maybe 4x) ∫ Seems to be a good medium for PSX ∫
∫ Mitsumi ∫ 4x, 2x, 1x ∫ Good CDRs, have good results with them∫
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> What is a good CDR to buy? I only got $125!
Save your money. Bottom line, all big software companies say "... a lower priced
IDE drive simply will not give you the benefits and quality of a higher end
SCSI drive.." Thus, save your money, don't buy that extra burrito at taco bell.
There are GOOD IDE drives out there. Just make sure your CDR Supporst Disc-At-Once
recording, and you'll be fine. The following is a list of the most popular
CDRs:
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∫ Name / Manufacturer ∫ Our Comments ∫
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∫ Plextor ∫ SCSi MODEL ONLY ∫ Excellent CDR/The Best/Top of the Line∫
∫ Yamaha ∫ SCSi/IDE MODELs ∫ Same as Plextor/The xxxx Sucks Though ∫
∫ ∫ * !! NOTE YAMAHA 400 SERIES SUCK !! * ∫
∫ Memorex ∫ IDE MODEL ONLY ∫ Decent CDR/Will Get the Job Done ∫
∫ Panasonic ∫ SCSI/IDE MODELs ∫ Good CDRs & at a Good Price ∫
∫ Rioch ∫ SCSi/IDE MODELs ∫ Good Bit Pricy though ∫
∫ Sony ∫ SCSi/IDE MODELs ∫ WOREST! DOESN'T SUPPORT DAO!!! ∫
∫ Philips ∫ SCSi/IDE MODELs ∫ Lameass CDRs Breakdown/Overheat Avoid∫
∫ HP ∫ SCSi/IDE MODEls ∫ Okay/De out/Small LifeSpan ∫
∫ Smart & F.∫ SCSi/IDE MODEls ∫ Variable-> Made by Yamaha/JVC They ∫
∫ ∫ ∫ Are simply a resold product some rock∫
∫ ∫ ∫ some sux ass. ∫
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> Can a PlayStation read a CDRW Disc?
It depends on the PlayStation. My 5501 does, yet my older 5501 doesn't.
My friends 5501 does only with certain RW Discs. Thus, some do, some don't,
try it for yourself, you can always erase it.
> Can you send me PlayStation games?
No, fuck off.
> How do you know so much?
I'm GOD!. J/k. I did my own research on this subject, so I know my shit now.
Alot of people fucked w/ me, but now I know my shit. If you think i'm full of shit
give me proof, and you will be da man. (or da woman).
> Teach me some 'tricks of the trade'.
Sure n/p. When you burn PSX CDs. Here are some tips. Reading slower is good.
In addition, burning slower, is always best. If you find problems burning @ 4x
or 8x, then burn slower. If you have to go down to 1x all the time. Well, thats
what you gotta do. You aren't supposed to copy PSX CDs.. so that is your trade off.
Use good quality CDs so you can burn @ higher speeds. Also, the PlayStation itself
needs to be a higher model to read higher burns.
Always, always, make the Image of the PSX CD to your HD, then burn it back to the CD.
This is the default option in CDRwin. It shouldn't be a big deal. Those who say
"But I can burn CD2CD fine!!" Well good fucking for you, you know what you are doing
CD 2 CD is unreliable. It is best to do CD2CD w/ a SCSi reader & a SCSi CDR.
A CD2CD burn can die for any reason, typically, the source CD is fucked, and causes
a buffer underrun. So always make an image. Go buy a 32x CDROM.. they are like $50
for an IDE, or like $100 for a SCSi. You can make an image in under 5min. So you aren't
saving much time going CD2CD.
> How do I make an image of a PSX CD? So I can like send it on the Internet?
Bitch.. you should do that.. it's illegal.... but for the 'educational' use. Here
is how to do it.
CDRwin is the most widely accepted 'trading' program for Images, be them PSX/PC/Mac
so use it. Load CDRWin, and tell it to make a Image to the CD, but NOT burn it.
The recording options should be shut off now. When it's done. You got an image to
send to someone. Name it something you can understand. Like for Resident Evil
call it like "RESEVIL1.BIN" always end it with .BIN PLEASE!
> Coolness!! How do i break it up into RAR junks now though?
Here are two ways, for the Windoez declined + the DOS Inclined.
WinRAR -> Hightlight the .CUE & .BIN of the Image you want to compress.
Click on add to archive. Set your compression (Best is better,
it takes more time, but you have less files, so it sends on the 'Net
quicker). Set your Directory Size to 64k. This helps with compression,
but since Directory Size helps only @ times, set it to the lowest so it'll
compress faster. Click on Multimedia Compression + Solid Compression. This
Will really help. Name the RAR, and click 'ok' Now wait...
RAR -> Set these options and save them. "Solid, Multimedia, Best"
At the DOS Prompt type "RAR a -y -m5 -v20000 <Filename.RAR> <name of bin.BIN> <name of cue.CUE>
> What is this .SFV file? What is this .NFO file?
The NFO file, is from the group that released it. Type typical groups are:
Carnage, ConsoleX, DVNPSX, Kalisto, Paradox, & WackyISO. These tell you if
the game is JAPAN/USA/EUROPE & if it's NTSC/PAL. In addition, it gives you
comments about the game, the # of Discs # of rars etc.
The SFV file is special... This file contains the text for the CRC Check
for the rars of the PSX CD. You should run SFV on the rars to make sure
they all work before you unrar. Then you know if they are good. To use
this, you need SFV32.EXE. If you are nice, and not a dick, (or a bitch if
you are female), then someone will send it to you. It's pretty simple,
just click on 'valitate' and highlight the files you need to check. Make sure
the .SFV is in the same dir as the rars.
> When I unrar it.. it's CRC error and it doesn't work WTF?
Look at the question before this.
> I've copied other games before, but i can't copy xxx!!??
Try everything that is listed here. If you still can't do it it's because
A) Your Source CD is fux0red!
B) Your CDROM Reader is fucked
C) Your CDR Sux
D) You are a 'fucking moron' hehe
My answer, *EVERY* PlayStation game is copyable. Try it with another Source
CD. If you still can't do it, go fucking buy it and stop being a crying bitch
just cuz you can't copy Pac-Man
> What is a PlayStation Emulator? Where can I find a PlayStation Emulator?
A PlayStation Emulator is a program that you run on your computer to play
PlayStation games. Thus, you don't have to buy the console unit. There are
two emulators: Bleem & PSEmu Pro.
PSEmu Pro can be found @: www.psemu.com
Bleem is not yet released, but there is a floating 'leaked' beta floating the
Internet.
These two emulators aren't perfect, and not all games run on them. So before
you think you can both not pay for games, and not pay for the system, you are
wrong, besides, it's best on a PSX. Dual Shock/GameShark/Commslink Etc.. kick
ass.
> Where can I learn this great information you told me!
http://users.mdn.net/breakdow/psx.htm
http://www.siscom.net/~terrax/
http://dataconcepts.com/cic/start.html
> Where can i order modchips or a GE?!
Modchips can be bought @
http://www.modchips.com
http://www.psxmodchips.com
http://www.psxceed.cx/~phantax
GE's can be bought @
http://www.dminion.com
http://www.game-enhancer.com
<---Snip Taken from the PSX Swaping FAQ -->
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Please check the table below to determine what Swap Method is best for
your particular machine. NB: the Double method will work on ALL models
of the PlayStation but is NOT very easy to do so I have only listed it
if your machine ONLY supports this method and no other.
Model Number Country of Origin Swap Trick?
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SCPH-1000 [Initial batch] JAPAN Yes, all
SCPH-1000 [Second batch] JAPAN Yes, black
SCPH-3000 [Initial batch] JAPAN Yes, black
SCPH-3000 [Second batch] JAPAN Yes, double
SCPH-3500 [Third batch] JAPAN Not known
SCPH-1001 [Initial batch] USA Yes, all
SCPH-1001 [S/N 592xxx or higher] * USA Yes, double
SCPH-1002 [Initial batch] PAL Yes, all
SCPH-1002 [Second batch] PAL Yes, double
SCPH-2000 [Development machine] N/A N/A
* S/N = serial number, importantly linked to date of manufacture.
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There are five methods which allow you to use almost ANY PlayStation CD
in ANY PlayStation, regardless of origin. I have yet to hear of any
hardware damage using these methods although this doesn't mean that it
hasn't happened. Please understand NOT all PlayStations are created the
same.
The five methods are detailed below (one very easy, three quite easy and
one difficult.) Various terms are used below, please be sure you know
exactly what they mean before attempting any of the swap methods:
LOCAL:
A CD which is intended for your region, most likely bought at a local
store. The pack-in demo CD is a "local" disc.
FOREIGN:
Any CD which contains territory information other than that of the host
machine. Japanese, European and Australian CDs are all foreign if you
have a US machine.
NTSC and PAL:
It is important to note that running a PAL (Australia, Europe) on your
NTSC machine (US, Japan) or vice versa can cause display problems.
Take this into consideration when buying/using imports. See below for
possible solutions.
ROM:
The Read Only Memory section of your PlayStation where the different
country protection routines are stored.
AUDIO MENU:
Designed for listening to audio CDs or the audio tracks stored on PS
CD-ROMs but also provides a handy backdoor for swap trick-ers.
LID SENSOR:
A small button shaped object located near the CD tray at the rear on the
right hand side. Indicates to the PlayStation whether the lid is open or
closed and essential for any swap trick.
BLACK and WHITE SCREENS:
The White screen is the initial screen that appears on bootup and the
Black screen is the first thing to appear when you boot a valid CD-ROM.
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METHOD ONE: The Audio Menu [Safe and very easy]
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Works on : Very early Japanese, European and American machines.
Success : 80%
Problems : Music is often corrupted. The TOC (Table of Contents)
from the boot CD is always used which is less than ideal.
o Power up your PlayStation WITHOUT a game or demo CD in it.
o Select the CD Audio menu.
o Get a local CD that matches the country of the machine you
have. (ie a Japanese game for a Japanese PlayStation etc.)
o Find some tape, Blu-Tak or something similar. Several people I know
have found the corner from a cornflake packet works well <shrug>.
o Open the lid and look at the top right of the bottom section,
near where the hinge is. See the small circle in the groove?
Good. This is the lid sensor.
o Insert your local CD.
o Put the tape, Blu-Tak or whatever over the sensor and *gently*
push it down. The CD will now spin for a few seconds.
o When the CD has finished spinning take it out and replace it
with the foreign game you wish to play.
o Now shut the lid and exit the CD Audio menu. The game should
now work fine (see above for exceptions.)
o When you have finished playing, open the lid and remove the
tape, Blu-Tak etc from the sensor. This will stop the CD.
Notes:
i Try and get a local CD with as many tracks on it as you can.
The local CD must have at least as many tracks as the foreign CD
or you won't get all the music. Depending on the boot CD the
foreign game may give poor results or even crash.
Unfortunately the number of music tracks is NOT the only deciding
factor (the length of the data track is another) and you may find
that you are unable to get your foreign game to work satisfactorily
with the choice of boot CDs you have. See the other methods, they
may give better results.
ii Owners of Japanese SCPH-1000 (later batch), SCPH-3000 machines and
later European/US models will find that this method does NOT
work. Sony has removed this particular loophole in the latest ROM
revision.
iii You can ONLY run PAL games on NTSC machines if you have an RGB
cable (not s-video, composite or ANYTHING else.) This also
applies to NTSC games on a PAL machine. In Europe this problem
is easily solved by investing in an import spec RGB/SCART cable
as sold for use with Japanese/US PlayStations. In North America,
Australia etc you will need to look into the options available to
you (an old or expensive monitor, probably.) I understand a cable
for 1084 monitors will shortly be available in the US.
METHOD TWO: The OLD Black Method [Fairly safe and easy]
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Works on : All early machines, see above for meaning of "early".
Success : 85%
Problems : Most games will work albeit sometimes with music glitches
or unexpected crashes.
o Follow the Audio method with a local CD in your machine. The lid
should be up and the lid sensor held down.
o When the black PlayStation screen appears (after the white Sony one)
QUICKLY lift the original game out and replace with the foreign one.
You have a few seconds to do this and it soon becomes second nature.
o If you must have the music working 100% or have a really stubborn
foreign game then try the NEW Black method detailed below.
METHOD THREE: The NEW Black Method [Fairly safe but tricky]
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Works on : The same machines that can do the OLD Black trick.
Success : 100%
Problems : Not supported by all models.
o This method is a variant on the White Audio menu method but involves
an extra step where you basically "piggy back" the OLD Black method
onto the White Audio menu hybrid.
o Try and get a local CD with lots of music tracks as this gives you a
little extra time to perform the first swap.
o Go to the Audio menu and press down the sensor, remove the local CD
just before the audio tracks pop up and replace with the foreign CD.
The foreign CD's tracks should appear and NOT those of the local CD.
o Replace the boot CD and exit the CD Audio menu.
o At the Black screen, replace the import CD as in the original method.
Note:
The territory information that normally appears before the TM at the
Black screen will be corrupted, this is normal.
METHOD FOUR: The White Method(s) [Fairly safe but tricky]
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Works on : The same very early models that can do the Audio method.
Success : 100%
Problems : Not supported by all models.
o Switch on your machine and count 1..2..3..4 and THEN swap discs. You
need to do this *JUST* before the white Sony screen appears. The
timing is tough, you want the PS to read the country code but NOT the
TOC so don't expect to get it right every time.
o Another variation is to use a hybrid Audio Menu swap trick: remove the
boot CD and replace it with the "foreign" game just after the original
country code is read and before the TOC. Many people find this method
easier then the original White method.
Note:
If you have performed the swap correctly then the import CD audio tracks
will be shown NOT those of the local CD.
METHOD FIVE: The Double Swap Method [Fairly safe but pretty tricky]
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Works on : All PlayStations to date, including the latest models.
Success : 100%
Problems : Do not kid yourself, this method IS difficult. The end
result is well worth it (especially if you have no other
options.)
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I M P O R T A N T
I can NO LONGER accept any more questions on this method, everything you
need to know is here. Please, please do not e-mail me asking for help.
============================================================================
Note:
1x and 2x refer to the CD motor speed (single speed and double speed),
watch a few of your games boot up with the lid open and you can easily
see and hear the "gear changes". To get full music timing is highly
critical otherwise the original TOC is used.
o Insert your local CD.
o Remove the local CD when the motor changes to 2x and replace it
with your foreign CD.
[If you did this right, you *SHOULD* see the black PS screen now.]
o Watch and listen to the CD motor. It will slow down and then
speed back up to 2x.
o After a few seconds, the CD motor will slow down again. Replace
with your local CD once again.
o After another half second or so, the local CD will speed up again.
Finally replace your foreign CD.
<---Snip Taken from the PSX Swaping FAQ -->
