PS2 Swap Magic 3.6 and 3.8 Boot Discs, with increased compatibility added for the newest PS2 consoles and full support for the SCPH-7000x series consoles and games Allows playing of all backup CD, DVD, & DVDRip (632mb+ CD-R backups) games on the PS2 console. With that said, Swap Magic 3.6, is a more user friendly and less complicated way, of running PS2 backups. This is the latest PS2 Swap Magic version for the NTSC / USA version of the Playstation 2 console. Not only can Swap Magic run PS2 backups, but it also runs homebrew applications, and emulators. I will confirm that I have been using Swap Magic 3.6 on my Slimline since June 2007. It needs to be concealed within it's case, because if it fails to load one day then you will have to find an alternative method of loading backups. It's recommended to keep your Swap Magic disc clean, and free of scratches of course. Luckily, over time you will become accustomed to this process.Ī personal experience I had with Swap Magic was that, my modern day Slimline PS2 had trouble reading CDROM PS2 games altogether, so the CDROM functionality was thrown out of the window. One partial disadvantage to Swap Magic is, that, it becomes a hassle to wait for Swap Magic to load, switch the discs out, and load the backup. However, my console still refuses to recognize it. The first CD I got was corrupt and they quickly sent a replacement without any hassle.
The DVD version works perfectly in my PS2 Slim.
The online functionality is taken away once a backup is created, but there are patches that fix this problem, so it is still possible to play online with your backup(s). These Swap Magic discs are easy to use and allow you to play imported games on your PS2. Swap Magic also isn't compatible with all PS2 games either, but it is compatible with a healthy amount of them. Play imported PS2 games on thefollowing US Playstation 2 systems without.
Poor media can hurt how well a game loads, or if the game loads at all. Only for slim ps2, not fit for the phat fat one.A great alternative to MOD chips. When you burn numerous backups, you can experiment with which speeds, and brands of media your PS2 likes or dislikes. When it comes down to using Swap Magic 3.6, you will have to pick out the best media for DVDs, and CDs.