Any PS2 users

89LX50 · October 24th, 2005, 10:51 PM

I have a PS2 I bought a few years back, I'm having a problem playing blue CD games. Thats what the software guy told me when I called, he said some PS2's had a problem with a CD game if they were blue. It will play the DVD games all day long and CD games as long as they aren't blue on the game side. Anyone ever hear of this or have a similar problem? It's not under warranty any more but can it be fixed or should I just get a new system?
Thanks
Jeff

DirtyMach1 · October 24th, 2005, 11:47 PM

My brother and I have had one since they came out. We have had no problem with ours nor have I heard of that. What game was it?

ckthecerealkiller · October 25th, 2005, 12:13 AM

The blue disks were a bad design decision from the get go. This was a cheaper formatting choice.

The problem is, the blue label disks need to spin faster than the standard dvd (or silver) disks. Thus (on older PS2's) not being able to run some disks with too much information.

This can be solved simply by cleaning the eye that reads your disk, or in some cases you may need to "calibrate" the eye as well. But only if you have a very old PS2. How old is your PS2 by the way?

turp · October 25th, 2005, 12:57 AM

Got the new slimline. BIG

ckthecerealkiller · October 25th, 2005, 01:18 AM

Originally Posted by slo2go

Got the new slimline. BIG

The PStwo is cool but, it's impossible to overclock. That's right my PS2 is overclocked what of it!

I can't imagine what would posess them to rid themselves of the hard drive they so insisted on for the longest time, too. Also the pop up top, please...

Still it's a tad sexier than the old PS2!!!

89LX50 · October 25th, 2005, 07:46 AM

The system is 4 or so years old. I tried cleaning the lens last night with a CD cleaner but that didn't help matters any. It doesn't sound right when I try to play the game, Tetris Worlds, the THG. Either I don't play that game or I buy a new system I guess. Such is life. Thanks for the info guys.

ckthecerealkiller · October 25th, 2005, 10:17 AM

Sounds like your lens needs calibrated. It is a very long and grueling process. I am not sure if you want to spend 3 hours on it or not. PM me if you want anymore information.

lemon · October 25th, 2005, 02:38 PM

how you oc a ps2

sAJ1420 · October 25th, 2005, 03:58 PM

well i didnt read through the whole thing its kinda long, but i had that problem i couldnt play the blue or purple discs, just call sony and send it to them, i got mine back in a week and its been perfect since.

edit: its free too

ckthecerealkiller · October 25th, 2005, 08:19 PM

Originally Posted by lemon

how you oc a ps2

Aftermarket High speed fans, more power to those fans. My PS2 is only slightly faster than the average new PS2 but it is a PT1 which was the first model. And as the consoles grow through it's own generation, so do they in speed.

redsMULLT1 · October 25th, 2005, 11:09 PM

I kicked my 1st PS2 through a wall.... literally. I beat the lid in on my PS1...

sAJ1420 · October 25th, 2005, 11:47 PM

crazy red neck

lemon · October 26th, 2005, 12:11 AM

nice reds :award

redsMULLT1 · October 26th, 2005, 12:23 AM

I do what I can!

Electronic + reds = BAD TIMES

BTW... I'm not a redneck....

Bossman351 · October 26th, 2005, 01:13 AM

Dont feel alone reds. I smashed mine on the concrete steps outsid in a fit of rage b/c I couldnt get certain games to load. i didnt find out untill after I did it that You can send it back and get it fixed or trade it for another.

lemon · October 26th, 2005, 04:01 PM

Originally Posted by redsMULLT1

I do what I can!

Electronic + reds = BAD TIMES

BTW... I'm not a redneck....

well, i dont know, check your sig

DarthStriker · October 27th, 2005, 08:50 PM

just aa small word of advice, get an xbox360, you will be much more happier

artisan00 · October 27th, 2005, 10:29 PM

wait for the ps3 and then compare.... at least then the prices of the xboxes will go down even if you still want one. keep in mind btw, from what ive been reading at least, that you shold def get the 'premium' xbox...

89LX50 · October 29th, 2005, 12:43 PM

Sony won't fix it, but they'll sell me a refurbished one for $75. At that price I might as well buy a new one and just not play the blue cd's on the one I have.

October 24th, 2005, 10:51 PM	#1
89LX50 Regular Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hummelstown PA or DC depending on the day Posts: 100 iTrader: 0 reviews	Any PS2 users I have a PS2 I bought a few years back, I'm having a problem playing blue CD games. Thats what the software guy told me when I called, he said some PS2's had a problem with a CD game if they were blue. It will play the DVD games all day long and CD games as long as they aren't blue on the game side. Anyone ever hear of this or have a similar problem? It's not under warranty any more but can it be fixed or should I just get a new system? Thanks Jeff

October 24th, 2005, 11:47 PM	#2
DirtyMach1 Regular Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ocala, Fl Posts: 228 iTrader: 0 reviews	My brother and I have had one since they came out. We have had no problem with ours nor have I heard of that. What game was it? __________________

October 25th, 2005, 12:57 AM	#4
turp My Stallion is Bigger! 1989 Eddie Bauer Bronco 3 feet... Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: VA Beach Posts: 3,013 iTrader: 0 reviews	Got the new slimline. BIG __________________

October 25th, 2005, 03:58 PM	#9
sAJ1420 Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Audi S4 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: MA Posts: 1,332 iTrader: 0 reviews	well i didnt read through the whole thing its kinda long, but i had that problem i couldnt play the blue or purple discs, just call sony and send it to them, i got mine back in a week and its been perfect since. edit: its free too __________________ A U D I //S4 2000 6MT/TT/AWD Stage 3 in the works.. 460+ awhp 455 lb/ft torque, 500+ awhp on race gas

October 25th, 2005, 11:09 PM	#11
redsMULLT1 Regular 93 GT Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 185 iTrader: 0 reviews	I kicked my 1st PS2 through a wall.... literally. I beat the lid in on my PS1... __________________

October 25th, 2005, 12:13 AM	#3
ckthecerealkiller Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Windsor CO Posts: 940 iTrader: 0 reviews	The blue disks were a bad design decision from the get go. This was a cheaper formatting choice. The problem is, the blue label disks need to spin faster than the standard dvd (or silver) disks. Thus (on older PS2's) not being able to run some disks with too much information. This can be solved simply by cleaning the eye that reads your disk, or in some cases you may need to "calibrate" the eye as well. But only if you have a very old PS2. How old is your PS2 by the way?

October 25th, 2005, 07:46 AM	#6
89LX50 Regular Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hummelstown PA or DC depending on the day Posts: 100 iTrader: 0 reviews	The system is 4 or so years old. I tried cleaning the lens last night with a CD cleaner but that didn't help matters any. It doesn't sound right when I try to play the game, Tetris Worlds, the THG. Either I don't play that game or I buy a new system I guess. Such is life. Thanks for the info guys.

October 25th, 2005, 10:17 AM	#7
ckthecerealkiller Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Windsor CO Posts: 940 iTrader: 0 reviews	Sounds like your lens needs calibrated. It is a very long and grueling process. I am not sure if you want to spend 3 hours on it or not. PM me if you want anymore information.

October 25th, 2005, 02:38 PM	#8
lemon Enthusiast 1999 GT Rag never@ran Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 697 iTrader: 0 reviews	how you oc a ps2

October 25th, 2005, 11:47 PM	#12
sAJ1420 Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Audi S4 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: MA Posts: 1,332 iTrader: 0 reviews	crazy red neck __________________ A U D I //S4 2000 6MT/TT/AWD Stage 3 in the works.. 460+ awhp 455 lb/ft torque, 500+ awhp on race gas

October 26th, 2005, 12:11 AM	#13
lemon Enthusiast 1999 GT Rag never@ran Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 697 iTrader: 0 reviews	nice reds :award

October 26th, 2005, 12:23 AM	#14
redsMULLT1 Regular 93 GT Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 185 iTrader: 0 reviews	I do what I can! Electronic + reds = BAD TIMES BTW... I'm not a redneck.... __________________

October 26th, 2005, 01:13 AM	#15
Bossman351 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: On the trailer.......broke. Posts: 1,258 iTrader: 0 reviews	Dont feel alone reds. I smashed mine on the concrete steps outsid in a fit of rage b/c I couldnt get certain games to load. i didnt find out untill after I did it that You can send it back and get it fixed or trade it for another. __________________

October 27th, 2005, 08:50 PM	#17
DarthStriker Regular Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 287 iTrader: 0 reviews	just aa small word of advice, get an xbox360, you will be much more happier __________________ Word

October 27th, 2005, 10:29 PM	#18
artisan00 Regular Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 423 iTrader: 0 reviews	wait for the ps3 and then compare.... at least then the prices of the xboxes will go down even if you still want one. keep in mind btw, from what ive been reading at least, that you shold def get the 'premium' xbox...

October 29th, 2005, 12:43 PM	#19
89LX50 Regular Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hummelstown PA or DC depending on the day Posts: 100 iTrader: 0 reviews	Sony won't fix it, but they'll sell me a refurbished one for $75. At that price I might as well buy a new one and just not play the blue cd's on the one I have.

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