Question:
 
  What is a mod-chip, and what does it do?
    Answer:
    When a PS2 game is booted or loaded the PS2 console will firstly authenticate the disk by checking for a product code (special code) which is printed on the disk. There are 3 different types of PS2 consoles and games namely; PAL, NTSC/UC and NTSC/J. All three of these formats will have different product codes on the game disk, this means that a NTSC game can not be played on a PAL console and a PAL game can not be played on a NTSC console since the product code will be incorrect. In the case of a backed-up game the product code will be missing. The chip simply provides the console with the correct product code when prompted, this means that a backed-up or imported game will now work on a modified console.
 
     
 
 
 
 
       
 
  Question:
  Will a mod-chip damage my console?
  Answer:
      If you have a decent Mod-Chip installed by a professional then NO, but keep in mind that unfortunately there are a lot of cheap cloned chips out there which are not really very good. The problem with some chips are that they do not switch off at all, and this type of interference can cause irreparable laser damage. 2 of the biggest names in PS2 mod-chips affected by clones are the Magic and Messiah chips. The original of these 2 chips weren't bad chips at all, but since most people tend to go for the cheaper option every one started purchasing the clones rather than the originals. This is the reason why we stopped doing the Messiah and the Magic mod-chips all together. Lately the Matrix Infinity has been the target of cheap rip-offs. Chips like the Mod-Bo, Myth & Infinity chip are all clones of the Matrix Infinity and are not half as reliable. I.E. if someone offers to install a Matrix Infinity for R 400.00 - R 700.00 you can be 100% certain that it'll be a clone.
 
 
 
 
     
 
 
 
 
       
  Question:
  What is the life span of the laser?
    Answer:
      This is a difficult question to answer because every person uses his or her console differently. The more games you play or the more movies you watch the quicker the Laser will go. The Laser should last + or - 3500 hours on the DVD side and 15000 on CD.
     
   
       
      Question:
      What are the model numbers of the PS2
      Answer:
      SCPH30004 is a v3 or v4 PAL (Lens problems)
SCPH30004R is a v5 or v6 PAL (no known issues)
SCPH39004 is a v7 or v8 PAL (no known issues)
SCPH50004 is a v9, v10 or 11(weak "Focus & Tracking coil" driver)
SCPH70004 is a v12, v12.1 slimline console (lens issues with v12)
SCPH70004 is also a v13 ( no know issues)
SCPH75004 is a v14 (no known issues)
SCPH77004 is a v15 or 16 (no known issues)
     
     
     
     
     
     
       
      Question:
      I have a Slimline v12 console is it safe to "chip" it.
      Answer:
     

If you have it done by a professional, then yes.
There are 2 ways that the lens can be damaged.(Detailed lens issue explanation)

I) The lens coil burn-out:
This is when an internal controller on the PS2 motherboard freezes and causes the lens coils to melt. (the lens coils are the electro-magnets that lifts or pulls the lens closer or further from the disk). Causes of "Lens coil burn-out": This is a known issue with slim line PS2 consoles that effects about 1 out of every 100 consoles. When mod-chips are badly installed the total can easily grow to 50%.Bad mod-chip installs include long wires, bad soldering and wires crossing each other. The biggest problems with most mod-chip installers is that instead of fixing the installation, they would rather add a "fix", which in many occasions cause problem no. 2 as discussed below.

II) The Laser diode bun-out:
This is the little component that generates the laser beam. Voltage to this component goes higher the more the lens struggles to read a disk, this is known as the "Gain". If the gain goes to high, like it does with bad quality disks, it can damage the laser diode resulting in a console that does not read DVD or CD. Causes for "laser diode burn-out": a) When using bad quality disks the gain goes to high resulting in a blown DVD diode. b) Some "v12 Fixes" limit the movement of the lens coils. This means that the Laser diode has to work twice as hard and that the "gain" goes to high resulting in a blown DVD diode.

     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
       
      Question:
      I have a SCPH30004 can I still fit the chip?
      Answer:
      Yes, but keep in mind that these consoles are very old. This means that they will most probably not read a lot, if not most, of backed-up games. It doesn't matter how good a mod-chip is installed in the console,.
     
       
      Question:
      Is it true that the chip effects the life span of the laser?
      Answer:
      In a way yes. Some people tend to buy pirated Playstation games once they had the chip installed, which means that they will be playing a lot more games than normal. This automatically means that the laser's hours will be used up in a shorter amount of time.Also keep in mind that the quality of the actual disks will have a very large influence on the performance and life span of the laser..
     
     
     
       
      Question:
      Will the chip work with all TV sets?
      Answer:
      That depends on the actual game, if you intend to play imports (NTSC) then no. Not all TV sets can handle the 60Hz video frequency that is generated when playing NTSC disks. The screen on the TV set will start "rolling" if the TV is not compatible. This is also known as a vertical hold problem.
     
     
       
      Question:
      Why do NTSC disks playback in black & white on certain TV sets?
      Answer:
      There could be 2 explanations for this; 1) In the TV set's menu go to colour system and change it to AUTO. 2)The TV set can handle the 60Hz video frequency, but is not compatible with the NTSC format. To fix this a simple colour correction can be done to the console.
     
     
       
      Question:
      What is a flash up gradable mod-chip
      Answer:
      This is a mod-chip that can be reprogrammed by inserting a disk with the correct software. It is very easy to do and the advantage is that extra features and added stability can be added to the mod-chip at any time. In other words the mod-chip can always stay up to date.
     
     
       
      Question:
      What is stealth mode, sleep mode or switch off mode, and why do I need it.
      Answer:
      Sleep mode is the mode that any descent mod-chip should go into after it has performed it's task. The reason for this is so that the mod-chip does not interfere with the normal operation of the console. Stealth mode means that the chip lies hidden from the console or any game until it is needed. Sleep mode and stealth mode go hand in hand and are mostly found on the same chip. Switch off mode is when the mod-chip can be completely deactivated by the user. The console will operate the same as before it had a mod-chip installed. Online gaming and installing of official Sony software might need the chip to be deactivated. If it's not the software won't install or the server might ban your console.
     
     
     
     
       
      Question:
      Are mod-chips illegal?
      Answer:
      In some countries yes, but not in South-Africa
       
      Question:
      Do you guarantee your work?
      Answer:
      All our mod-chips carry a 2 year guarantee and consoles that are less than 1 year old are guaranteed for 30 days after installation. All modifications are done by qualified technicians.