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If you've got a mod-chipped PlayStation 2, then there's no reason to hide it away anymore. In a decision that could have far reaching consequences for Sony, the High Court of Australia has found it is ...

I own a V12 slim PS2 and am looking to write/run homebrew on it.<BR><BR>Which mod chip(s) are recommended? I can do moderate soldering and a lower price is preferable as is more control of the ...

The thing that bothers me about the mod chips is that the better ones (messiah, latest neo-key for ex) requires that you actually physically CUT some of the circuit tracks on the PS2. <BR><BR>So if ...

In context: The PlayStation 2 just celebrated its 20th birthday on March 4. Although the console is quite dated, it still has many fun and enjoyable games. Its age also makes it a great candidate for ...

In America, the legal system has had no tolerance for modders, gamers who hack consoles to play copied games or imported games from different regions. A Maryland retailer recently went to jail for ...

In a decision that could have far-reaching consequences for Sony, the High Court of Australia ruled it is legal to install modification chips in a PlayStation 2 that allow the console to play imported ...