PSX modchips

[bartre]

anyone around here messed with these?
I've got a few systems I'd like to toss a chip into primarily for the sake of native booting imports.
there's several models, I just want to know which one I should use for this purpose

[seieienbu]

Just a thought, you can pick up a Japanese system for $40 or so.  I don't know what modchips go for these days but I doubt if it's that much more expensive than just getting another console...?

[SignOfZeta]

I don't know what's been invented since, trick features and stuff, but the last time I was in the market (maybe 2002 or 2003 I bought a PSOne and chipped it) development had kinda stopped since the chips played every game from every region legit or boot. I suppose some kind of PAL help would be nice, Gameshark function, maybe VCD functions (these actually exist!) I'd think anything would do. Just buy a modded PS that died in 2001 and rob the chip from there.

[HuMan]

I can't even find any PSX modchips for sale anymore. I'd like to find one to put in my PSOne with LCD screen.

[mickcris]

I can't even find any PSX modchips for sale anymore. I'd like to find one to put in my PSOne with LCD screen.

I'm sure there are also other places but here is one
http://www.eurasia.nu/shop/product_info.php?cPath=52&products_id=276

Also here is someone selling them on ebay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/181984684080

[bartre]

Just a thought, you can pick up a Japanese system for $40 or so.  I don't know what modchips go for these days but I doubt if it's that much more expensive than just getting another console...?

well the thing is they're pretty much all based on a small PIC, so you can program them yourself.
or buy them preprogrammed for like $4, seems like a better solution than getting another system to me.

I'm sure there are also other places but here is one
http://www.eurasia.nu/shop/product_info.php?cPath=52&products_id=276

Also here is someone selling them on ebay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/181984684080

yeah, the problem isn't necessarily sourcing them, it's a question of what type to put in

[mickcris]

yeah, the problem isn't necessarily sourcing them, it's a question of what type to put in

I think MM3 works on all USA consoles and last i heard was still one of the best ones.  There is also the mayumi v4 which i think also works on all versions  of USA consoles (which i forgot about till just now). 

I was mainly answering HuMan who said he was unable to find them for sale.

here is a link to a mayumi v4 (probably can find somewhere else cheaper).  i think the main difference between them is the MM3 uses the clock on the ic and the mayumi v4 uses the clock on the console so is supposed to have more reliable boots.  either one im sure will work fine.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mayumi-V4-V4-0-Modchip-for-PlayStation-PS1-PSX-Install-Kit-MM3-NTSC-Consoles-/322598366349

there is also Zer0-2k11

https://assemblergames.com/threads/zer0-2k11s-mod-chip-and-installation-shop.43131/

looks like hes out at the moment, but if you order from him he will make sure you get the right one for your model.

[Medic_wheat]

Wow these mod chips are pretty cheap.

However since I am as capable of a moder as I am a secrete agent of space and time I'd have to find a modded.

[bartre]

Wow these mod chips are pretty cheap.

However since I am as capable of a moder as I am a secrete agent of space and time I'd have to find a modded.

I'm sitting on like 6 systems, I'll hit you up when i get this figured out.

[SignOfZeta]

Did you check any of them to make sure they aren't already modded? Mod chips for PS were *really* f*cking popular at one point.

[xelement5x]

there is also Zer0-2k11

https://assemblergames.com/threads/zer0-2k11s-mod-chip-and-installation-shop.43131/

looks like hes out at the moment, but if you order from him he will make sure you get the right one for your model.

I will just chime in and say Zer0-2K is an awesome seller, worked with him many times.

[bartre]

Did you check any of them to make sure they aren't already modded? Mod chips for PS were *really* f*cking popular at one point.

not yet, i don't even have any blank cds......

[GohanX]

I've bought the MM3 from Eurasia. IIRC they do work in all PS1 systems, you just wire the pins to different places depending on the revision of the system. I've got an OG launch model and a PSOne that have the same chip. It's super easy to install in the regular PS1 systems, you need some decent skills to put it into a PSOne though with the super tiny solder points. Voultar's mod shop sells premodded PSOne pcbs if that's the model you want and you're feeling lazy.

[Desh]

I'm over here still rocking my Goldfinger "plug in" from 2000 and disc swapping my life away.

[Medic_wheat]

Wow these mod chips are pretty cheap.

However since I am as capable of a moder as I am a secrete agent of space and time I'd have to find a modded.

I'm sitting on like 6 systems, I'll hit you up when i get this figured out.

I wouldn't mind. Thank you. If you happen to have the Playstation 1 (Version SCPH-1001/2) that  has RCA-inputs I'd be highly interested.