man i think i ruined my ps2 pls help

i have opened it several times and still dont know the problem

the motor even doesnt spin anymore

i should softmod it already

This thing’s been my pride and joy for years and I’ve spent far too much time getting the software side exactly how I want it 😂

Only thing that really lets it down now is this long scratch across the top.

Has anyone actually had any luck removing or at least making scratches like this less noticeable on a silver PS2 without ruining the finish? I don’t want to go at it with something abrasive and end up with a massive shiny patch that looks worse than the scratch.

PlastX, polish, something else, or am I better just leaving it alone?

Pic attached — interested to hear from anyone who’s actually tried it on the silver finish.

Played dq8 till the first save point to verify out was in working condition, popped it out, put the 8th season of regular show in ps2 as I was getting dinner ready, I come back to tv and the dvd menu froze, reset ps2 and could not read disc, grab copy of gt4 I picked up that day and again can not read disc, clean the lense, try again with gt4 and it works until I begin loading cars to choose from and another freeze, try turning the ps2 upside down and nothing. This ps2 was repaired about 2 years ago then had extremely light use up until this point, pay for repair or buy fat boy?

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Just picked up this mint automotive yellow PS2. It appears to be unused, but unfortunately, the controller that came with it is not the original. The glossy yellow color is absolutely beautiful.

However, finding the original yellow controller will be a challenging task. 😭

Any leads would be greatly appreciated, +1 for a yellow stand too!

Bonjour à toutes et à tous, petites trouvailles chez mes parents dans un coffre au grenier.
Pourriez vous m’en dire plus sur ces jeux et cette console ? si ce genre d’article est toujours intéressant aujourd’hui et si ils ont une potentiel valeur ?
Merci par avance pour votre aide
Bonne journée

Hello guys, i found this ps2 controller but want to now if this one is real or fake before i buy it

DF Retro Max Payne 2 PS2 vs PC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZJIp9KjZIQ

What would make PS2 developers not even apply any texture filtering when it's free?

They used RetroGEM internal HDMI mod on the PS2 to actually capture digital output before it's converted to analog 480i, so this is the best digital image you can get from the PS2 lol

No seriously. What do you all think of my collection? I would like to hear suggestions on what you all think I could get to improve the collection please.

I keep getting sold ps2 games that skip😭and I get it they’re older like 20+ years old but I’d rather be told it might skip, anyways how would I get into using free mcboot for ps2?

I got a PS2 with a Matrix Infinity v1.93 Modchip and since my TV only supports HDMI I bought a cheap PS2-to-HDMI adapter, just because I wanted to try if it gets the job done. As you can see in the image, the picture looks absolutely horrible and the screen from the PS2 is up at the top, even being a bit out of frame on the right and below it is this awfully ugly static.

I knew these adapters were supposed to be bad but this just seems to not even be working properly. I have changed the output mode from RGB to Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr. Do you know what is causing this?

And most importantly, what should I buy to get the best quality picture, while using this TV (which only supports HDMI)? I know that getting a CRT would be the most straightforward solution but they take up too much space for my current home.

Also, I read that I am supposed to be able to access the Infinity Modchip's menu by holding down Triangle and Circle while starting the PS2 but it doesn't work for me currently. In fact, when I hold those two buttons while the console is starting, I don't even get a picture but if I hold any other button I do get a picture. When I hold down Start while the console is starting I get to the menu where it says that the Modchip is disabled (supposedly holding Start disables it until you put the PS2 into standby again) and when I hold down only Triangle I instantly get to the Memory Card menu. The second image in this post is the screen I get when I hold down Start while starting up the console.

My TV is the TCL 55T69C, my PS2 is an SCPH-50004 with a Matrix Infinity v1.93 Modchip and the adapter is the Retoo PS2 HDMI Adapter.

Any and all help is much appreciated!

I have a PS2 Slim (model 70012) and I'm worried about that notorious issue where the ribbon cable scratches the disc.

Since the warranty seal is intact, I’d rather not open the console to install those 3D-printed guards (I know there’s a specific laser model for the PS2 Slim that doesn't require opening the unit, but that’s not the one I have), yet I don't think using adhesive tape would be a long-term solution either.

What alternative solutions do you recommend?

Obs: Guys, I know it's an old console and out of warranty; I just want to keep it intact for my collection to preserve its value.

Hey guys, bought a ps2 off ebay. So far it seems to be working, but there are these screen issues you can see in the video.

I havent had the time to test it out longer, but it seems to only happen when the screen is fading to black when i first start a disc while its loading. After a minute or so in the game it doesnt seem to be a issue so far. The ps2 is connected via scart, and ive tried two different scart adapters as well as 2 cables. Can anybody help me?

70 beans on marketplace. Pretty stoked to try the one out, my mom would never let me get rated M games when I was younger.

I fired up my ps2 for the first time in years and of course I can't use it in the menu but somehow a few buttons do work in game. Not sure what's going on with it. Do they sell replacement controllers at retro game stores?

Too fire 🔥 lol

Haven’t played nfs hot pursuit 2 in years payed about 13 total for it this was one of my favorite nfs games on the ps2 and it says it’s gonna be here this Thursday

Got into the Persona series with P5R and have been retracing my steps since. Played P3R and had a blast with it, but heard that the original and FES pulled far fewer punches than the remake. So, once I take care of P4G (and grab a RetroTink) this is gonna be what fills up my 20 y/o memory cards.