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Introduction |
Messiah is the World's Number
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ModChip for your PlayStation
2.
This is a 100% Non Swap solution
to allow your PAL PlayStation 2 to load
ALL Games and All Formats without the need to
swap or patch the media.
The Messiah chip will not make your console a Multi-zone DVD player. See the DVD Multi-Zone
problem below.
One feature that stands out is the ability to load ORIGINAL
IMPORTS. Why wait months for the New Zealand (PAL) release of the latest
games like Final Fantasy X and Tekken 4 when you can buy the
original USA or JAPAN release of the games from many of the online stores
including:
Tronixs
- Tronix Multimedia Corp and NCS
- National Console Support, Inc
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Features |
- 100% Pure Messiah Code (also as used in
the BootMaster/Elvis/Phoenix etc)
- Load PlayStation 2 and PlayStation/PSone
titles from ALL Regions - whether the game originates from the
USA, JAPAN/ASIA or EUROPE/UK/NZ/AUS regions.
- Load PlayStation 2 and PlayStation/PSone
titles no matter what the media is - whether the games are on
Original DVD-Rom/CD-Rom media, HK Silver DVD-Rom/CD-Rom media or
DVD-R/CD-R (Back-up) media.
- Works in all NZ/AUS PAL PlayStation 2's
EXCEPT SCPH 39002 -
For models SCPH 30002 (V3/V4), SCPH 35002 (V4) and SCPH30002R
(V5) released in New
Zealand/Australia. The Messiah will also work with any
other PAL PlayStation 2 (UK/Europe) models and some USA models but not
the JAPAN or ASIAN PlayStation 2's.
- NTSC-PAL Screen Fix -
Will make sure that all NTSC (USA and JAPAN) titles are displayed in a
full size screen on a PAL (NZ) TV system. No more black bands above
and below the display or oversized displays
- NTSC-PAL Colour Fix* - Will allow
NTSC (USA/JAPAN/ASIA) regions to be displayed in colour on a PAL TV
system, otherwise your TV set may display the NTSC games in B&W.
- Only 23 Wires to be connected - See Installation
section below.
- NO Track cutting or Component removal
* Not a function of the Messiah chip but a
simple mainboard hack to compliment the Messiah chip installation.
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DVD
Multi-zone DVD and Macrovision:
The Messiah will NOT Multi-Zone your PlayStation 2
and you will not be able to view movies from other regions except
only Region 4 - NZ/AUS and Region 0 - Zone free. Also the
Messiah
will not disable the Macrovision system.
Possible Work arounds:
For the DVD Multi-Zone there is a public domain utility like Datel's
Region X Multi-Zone system. Simply download this file: DVD
Multi-Zone PAL (123K) , read the readme.txt and write the image
to a CDR. I have not tried this tool myself and I have been
advised that it works on V4 mainboards and not the V3 or V5 mainboards.
For the Macrovision problem, I can supply a Macrovision Removal
Modchip if required. A simple 4 wire install. |
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Installation |
Please ensure that you have read the DISCLAIMER
- Installing the Messiah into your PlayStation 2 will NULL
and VOID your warranty!
The installation of the Messiah
requires the right tools, materials
and experience in soldering to surface mount components. There is a very
high risk factor in installing this solution and it is recommended that you have someone who has very good soldering skills to install
the Messiah for you otherwise you will end up with disaster on your
hands as some of the soldering points are very small and difficult to
solder. Messiah installation is not for the Amateur- be
warned
Click here to see examples of some of my
Messiah installations in the various
NZ/AUS PlayStation 2's models.
1. Identify your model:
The list below will assist you in identifying your PlayStation 2
model.
What version
Mainboard do I have (Applicable to NZ/AUS models only)?
Version 3 Mainboard - Model Number will be SCPH 30002 (see label on
left hand side on the rear of the PlayStation 2) and the bottom will have 10
screws holding the case together. I have also come across a few SCPH
30002's with V4 mainboard/case.
Version 4 Mainboard - Model Number will be SCPH 35002 (label on left hand side on the rear of
the PlayStation 2) and the bottom will have 8 screws holding the case
together and a "Electrical Warning Hazard Label". Also the
Expansion Port cover is constructed from plastic and tin plate.
Version 5 Mainboard - Model Number will be SCPH 30002/R
(label on left hand side on the rear of the PlayStation 2) and it will
have 8 screws holding the case together and a "Electrical Warning Hazard Label"
Also the Expansion Port cover is constructed from plastic only and
has a extra screw behind the Expansion Port as shown in this photo.
It was reported that some of the SCPH 35002 models may possibly have a
Version
5 mainboard. I have not seen one in this model yet. |
2. Solder the Configuration Jumpers:
Once you have identified your PlayStation 2 model, you need to set the
configuration jumpers on the Messiah chip. Configuration
diagrams are located below with the Installation diagrams. This MUST be
done before you start to wire it into your PlayStation 2 otherwise you may
damage your Messiah chip.
3. Solder the Messiah Chip into place
Below are links to the installation diagram
pages for the various versions of mainboard in New Zealand - Select
the appropriate one for your mainboard and away you go. As I said earlier
the installation should be carried out be someone who is competent at
soldering to this level.
I use light hook-up wire for the 3.3VDC and GND connections. I use 38swg enamel wire (which is like a strand of hair) preferably the
self fluxing type (easier to solder) for the 8 connections on the V3 and
the 4 connections on the V4 to the controller
chip. And finally all other
connections I use 30swg wire wrap wire. Apart
from that use the right tools and check everything!!!!
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Installation
Diagrams
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All
diagrams have been tested with installations on NZ/AUS models |
| Version 3 Mainboard |
View
Diagrams |
Download
Diagrams (3.3Megs) |
| Version 4 Mainboard |
View
Diagrams |
Download
Diagrams (1.7Megs) |
| Version 5 Mainboard |
View
Diagrams |
Download
Diagrams (1.7Megs) |
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Messiah
User Guide |
Now that you have your Messiah
installed
- How do I use it. Basically you just insert your Title and away you go
with the exception when loading PlayStation Titles - you have to double
tap the RESET button - tell the Messiah chip to switch to PlayStation
mode. Read the guide applicable to your version/model.
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SCPH 30002 - V3 console
- To play PS2 games, simply insert the
game and press reset to play (all formats).
- To play PSX backups, import originals
& HK silvers, power-on the console, then press the reset button
twice quickly (double press), this will then reset the console to play
back these titles.
- To play DVD films, press the reset
button twice (double press) after power on to set the console to play
back DVD titles.
SCPH 35002 - V4 console
- To play PS2 games, simply insert the
game and press reset to play (all formats).
- To play PSX backups, imports & HK
silvers, power-on the console, then press the reset button twice
quickly (double press) this will then reset the console to play back
these titles.
- If your DVD driver version is 2.10 or
higher (this can be checked by viewing the version information at the
browser screen), to play DVD films, press the reset button twice
(double press) after power-on to set the console to play back DVD
titles.
SCPH 30002R - V5 console
- To play PS2 games, simply insert the
game and press reset to play (all formats).
- To play PSX backups, imports &
silvers, power-on the console, then press reset button twice quickly
(double press), this will then set the console to play back these
titles.
- To play DVD films, press the reset
button twice (double press) after power-on to set the console to play
back DVD titles.
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Pricing and Availability |
Availability: Obsolete Item
The Original Messiah PS2 modchip has now been replaced by the
Messiah 2 PS2 modchip |
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Further information: |
If you have any questions, queries etc
please email Andrew at
messiah@fatcat.co.nz
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