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Backup PS2 Games - The Easy Way

 

Need to backup PS2 games? There are a couple ways to do it, but only one easy way. This page discusses the best ways to backup PS2 games.

If you're reading this, you probably know why you should backup PS2 games.  They can be expensive, costing upwards of $60. They're pretty easy to damage, too, especially if you switch games a lot, or have young children (or careless adults) in your house. Damaged games usually don't work in your console, and you're left with nothing more than a $60 plastic coaster. Nice for sitting drinks on; not so nice for playing! That's why you need to backup PS2 games.

By far, the easiest and cheapest way is to use Easy Backup Wizard, a software program that copies your PS2 games using just your PC and a DVD burner. It's only $30 and really simplifies the process.
Easy Backup Wizard is my tool of choice when I backup my games, but you can always backup PS2 games using a more hardware-dependent method. The choice is yours, so let's compare the two.

The Two Methods

  1. Backup PS2 Games - Hardware Method
  2. Backup PS2 Games - Software Method

Backup PS2 Games - Hardware Method

To backup your PS2 games in the traditional manner (I call it the hardware method), you'll need the right copy media, good copying software, a PS2 Mod Chip (and tools for disassembling your PS2) or boot disc.

When buying PS2 game copying software, you must do your research. Make sure you buy a program that supports PS2 games and can overcome the anti-piracy protection FADE, which is found on most newer PS2 games and is designed to make copies unplayable.

It's fine to use any DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R, or DVD-R disks to backup PS2 games. I recommend using a top quality brand like Imation or Sony.

Media for Backups

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After you have backed up your PS2 games, you'll need either a Mod Chip or boot disc in order to play them on your console. Mod Chips can be expensive, and require the disassembly of your console, which will void the manufacturer's warranty. Use a no-solder chip, unless you have soldering experience, otherwise, you will destroy your PS2.

Alternatively, you can use boot discs, though this kind of defeats the purpose. These are discs that you place into your PS2 before playing your copied game, and then swap the boot disc with your copy. A popular disc swap tool for PS2 is called Swap Magic. It's available for the PS2 and PS2 Slim and costs about $25 to $35.

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The 2nd Easiest Way to Backup Ps2 Games

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Altogether, tools and equipment for being able to play copied PS2 games using the hardware method can cost you $40 or more and it's quite inconvenient, in my opinion. Now, let's examine the software method.

Backup PS2 Games - Software Method

For discussion on the software-based method to backup PS2 games, I'm going to focus on Easy Backup Wizard, because it's inexpensive, easy to use, and is very versatile. It can backup games for almost any console, as well as DVDs.
To backup your games with Easy Backup Wizard, you need Easy Backup Wizard, a PC or Mac with a DVD or CD burner, and appropriate copy media.

Simply follow the simple instructions provided with the program, and you're done. There really isn't much more I can say about the process.

Easy Backup Wizard can backup PS2 games, as well as XBOX 360, Windows PC games, PS3, PS one, Wii, GameCube, and DVDs. It works with most Windows operating systems and Mac computers.

I like the fact that all I need is the software and my DVD burner. I don't need any boot discs and I don't have to disassemble my PS2. Easy Backup Wizard copies play correctly in my PS2 and are terrific quality. That's why it's my preferred way to backup PS2 games.

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Backup PS2 Games - Resources

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