[PS1] Should I wait for PSIO or chnage my Mod-Chip?

Hello,

I would like to seek some advice. I recently got a pre-modded pre-owned PS1 SCPH-7503. Currently I am able to play both backups and originals plus games from PAL region. I have tested some games so far the lens is working fine and no FMV skipping issues. To determine the mod-chip I have, I tried burning some PS1 game that has has anti-mod chip protection. Example - Wild Arms 2.

http://consolecopyworld.com/psx/psx_protected_games_us.shtml

After booting, I was presented with this screen.



Now I am thinking of changing / upgrading the mod-chip. I am aware that there is a Stealth Mod Chip available for PS1. May I know what is the best mod-chip for ps1? What are my options?

I am also aware that there is a PSIO project, and it is in final development stage. That was the main why reason I got SCPH-7503 (With Parallel Port).

My objective is to preserve the lens assembly and not to subject it to further wear and tear.

My final question is should I wait for the PSIO or should I change th mod-chip to a Stealth Mod Chip? If I were to go to PSIO path, would games that has has anti-mod chip protection become irrelevant?

Please Advice.

Thank you.

 

Buy and change your modchip with a mm3 or maiymi v4

 

So MM3 or Maiymi v4 has Stealth function to bypass the anti-mod chip protection?

How about PSIO? If in future PSIO is released, would the mod-chip become irrelevant?

Thanks.

 

It doesnt really matter about what PSIO can or cant do. Its not out and has been in development for years. Just get the modchip suggested above and use that until if/when PSIO is released.

Yes, those chips support stealth games - else there wouldnt be much point suggesting them to you.

 

Thanks for the advice.

 

Why get a stealth modchip? Just patch your burns or use a GameShark/Action Replay to bypass the protection on the very small number of titles with it.

 

Originals?

 

I'd just grab a new modchip. They're cheap as.....chips.

 

Modchip. PSIO may very well be vaporware.

 

But from the development logs and reports there is still ongoing progress.

http://ps-io.com/

 

Coming from a guy named 'hamburger', so ironic

 

I guess the message is: go with a modchip, and if you're really interested in it, keep an eye on the PSIO.

 

We are all pretty sure ps-io will happen at some point, but who knows when. I remember reading that they'd have something out at the beginning of this year; which obviously didn't happen. It still might be another 6months/year until we can get ps-io in our hands.

 

Modchip = around 10 usd.. replacement lenses = 10-15 usd (another used modded ps1 also shouldn't set you back for more than 25 usd, depending on where you live).. so around 100 usd gets you a new modchip and at least 6 replacement lenses, which will last you many years.. PSIO will be out in maybe 6 months to a year, and will probably cost around 100-200 usd.

Perhaps a smarter solution would be to get an android mini pc / tv stick.. they are dirt cheap nowadays (dual core rk3066 are around 30 usd and quad core rk3188 around 50 usd when bought directly from china through ebay / aliexpress).. then you just need an usb otg cable and usb convertor cable for connecting the ps1/ps2 controller, which are only a couple bucks... all the major PS1 emulators have android versions, including ePSXe (that support savestates).. and of course the device can be used for plenty of other purposes also (emulating other platforms, android games, browsing, watching movies, etc.).

 

Thanks for your suggestion. I also have an OUYA. A small brilliant device for retro emulation. it does PS1 emulation really well. Plus on my PC, ePSXe also runs well in HD upscaling.

But, I would also like to play PS1 games on original hardware. I am sure most of the collector on this forum also. But I think I will go with maiymi v4 for now. But also keep track of PSIO's development.

 

Fuck emulation tbh.

 

Yeap. Fxxx it. There are tons of glitches when playing PS1 games via emulation. Nothing beats from playing original HW.

 

While I agree that playing on original HW is usually better, I think that "tons of glitches" may be an overstatement? Most PS1 emulators like ePSXe are really mature and should play >95% of the games without problems or glitches AFAIK.. even PSP and PS3 use emulation to play PS1 games.

 

PSIO development is now at 82% final. I soon will be receiving my development model and cant wait for it. If you can hold out until December time then wait for the PSIO

 

Op bought a chip from me, but now it wont boot.

The Model number he lists above is SCPH-7503 - which is a NTSC/J unit. So I supplied a SCEI chip.

However, as its not booting with the new chip and the fact it would boot other regions (which my SCPH-5003 wont, due to extra bios check) - it sounds like the board has been swapped to me?

I am sure he will be by to post pictures etc later.