To clear up the PS2 compatability issue

[.:Mouldy Punk:.]

Although SA is a PS2 game, PS2's with the model number 39001 may have problems. Not definatly. Some 39001 PS2's have glitchy sound, messed up graphics or just get a disc read error. We don't know why this is and we don't know if there is a fix for it and we don't know what Sony or Rockstar are going to do about it. I'm am VERY sure that they are well aware of the problem by now.

All other model PS2's don't seem to be having problems from what I've heard. This doesn't mean you are "safe" if your PS2 isn't a 39001, but you have a better chance of playing it.

Please stop the threads about PS2's compatability as it is only 39001's that have an issue (as far as we are aware)

[saisout]

When were "39001" models released?

Just to clarify. Thanks for the heads up.

[.:Mouldy Punk:.]

They were either the first model or one of the first models made. Alot of PS2's that old are busted anyway, worn out.

[lufcfan]

SCPH-39001 are V7 consoles. Basically, you're talking maybe 24-18 months back. Other V7 consoles have the numbers 39003 and 39005. Why the 39001 are having problems but the others aren't, I have no idea about that one... :)

[.:Mouldy Punk:.]

Me neither, I just know what I have found by looking through other GTA forums. Alot of people are having problems with the 39001's, not other models or that era though.

[lufcfan]

Originally posted by .:Mouldy Punk:.
They were either the first model or one of the first models made. Alot of PS2's that old are busted anyway, worn out.

Those were SCPH-30001 - I am a member of a PS2 technical forum you see :)

[lufcfan]

It's very strange - anyway I have a 39003 so I should be OK. Maybe Sony used some different encoder chips on those consoles???

[Major Payne]

Lol I have a 30001 model, oh crap, is going to work? I have never had a disc read error on any PS2 games, however, I have had a disc read error on some DVD movies, am I safe?

[moudy22]

mine is written at the back model 50004, is it ok?

[Oyst3r]

So its ONLY that model that won't work? I have a 35001. Or do you mean that the 39001 and earlier won't work right? That would suck so so bad, id cry forever.

[lufcfan]

It's just the 39001 - not earlier. 5000# series are V9/10 - you should be fine. If you're having DREs then you may have problems with the draw distances and details, and it may slow up your gameplay a fair bit...

[saisout]

Just try if first. Then we can work from there.

[Major Payne]

I get Disc read errors on some DVD movies, I have model 30001 is that bad?

note: never had problems with any PS2 game, ever.

[markreveley]

I have a 30003 which I got on the release date - I'm supprised I didn't get a 30001... It's still going strong.. but it don't play DVD's to well... never had any problems with games though.

[lufcfan]

DREs aren't the be all and end all - a simple laser pot adjustment should cure them - best thing to do is just try the game and see :)

[Major Payne]

How much are those new thin PS2's, I need a fallback plan incase my PS2 won't play it.

[lufcfan]

In the UK they're about £100

I don't like them however, because all the components are on board so in a few years if problems arise, chances are you'll have to scrap the whole console, or get out your soldering iron for the simplest of repairs, whereas on the current one, it's a simple swap job :(

[RollingStones]

Mine is a 50004 version. Is that good or bad??? I NEED TO KNOW THIS, SO PLEEEEEEAAAAAAASE REPLY!!!!!!!

[lufcfan]

That's good - but the lasers can get weak very quickly and the Controller chips can blow - as they can on all 5000x series models :(

But, just keep the console clean and get a Romeo mod done and you'll be fine

Btw. A Romeo mod is where you take the prone LA6 controller chip from a 12v voltage which can blow both the chip & Laser coils when a scratched disc is played or the laser is dirty, to a 5v supply. This way, it doesn't blow and you can treat it like a 'normal' PS2... :)

[RollingStones]

Many thanks dude. I'll look into it. I'm more calm now. I CAN PLAY SA!!!!! YAY!!!!

[lufcfan]

No probs, glad to put you at ease :D

But to anyone with an SCPH-5000x console, you really should think about having the Romeo mod done - there are so many people with these consoles on the technical forum I am on with problems of blown lasers and LA chips because of scratched and dirty discs, which could be fixed so easily and cheaply. The LA can be replaced btw - but when prevention is better than cure, why go through not being able to play GTA for a week while the chip & laser are being replaced??? ;)

[bobjoebillybo]

i have a SCPH-39001!! is that good, just to let you know, it has never had any errors and works perfect, but will it work with SA?

[Snake's Bro]

my Ps2's model number is 30001. Is that bad?

[bobjoebillybo]

oops i mean 30001!

[lufcfan]

30001 are the earliest PS2 - yeah it's bad :(

as for the 39001 - the only way to find out is to try the game :)

[bobjoebillybo]

but my 30001 works perfect on everything else! what problems would occur?

[scarface4280]

ive got a 30001 model so will SA work on it?

[lufcfan]

30001 just have very weak lasers. You may be perfectly fine but 95% of the time these consoles don't last out too well - I must say if you still have them and they are still good, you must really look after them... :)

[soccerstar426]

I have a 30001 and mine is definately not an earlier PS2, I got it probably 2 or 3 years after the PS2 came out.

[scarface4280]

ye it broke b4 but i got it fixed fo free

[lufcfan]

Originally posted by soccerstar426
I have a 30001 and mine is definately not an earlier PS2, I got it probably 2 or 3 years after the PS2 came out.

It must have been old stock...

[RollingStones]

Just to get it straight: What serial number is THE BEST to have then???

[lufcfan]

SCPH-39003

Best lasers (KHS-400C type) and on the whole, by far the most reliable :)

[soccerstar426]

Originally posted by lufcfan
It must have been old stock...
Great. My life is officially ruined until I get SA, I'm so depressed.:( Just the thought of having the game in my hands and maybe not being able to play it makes me very very sad, bordering on suicidal. K, maybe not that bad, but it sucks.

[lufcfan]

Providing you have no Disc Read Errors you'll be perfectly fine :D

[Nori]

whats the difference between the last digits? and i have a 35003, anything i should know about that one? never had a disc read error before, but i have taken good care of it.

[RollingStones]

Luckily I have warranty on my PS2. If SA don't work I'll go to the EB Games shop where I bought it and demand another console. And I WILL demand the SCPH-39003 version that lufcfan talks about. But I'm 97% sure that I won't have problems. The console is only 2-3 months old.

[lufcfan]

Version 4. If you've not had any Disc Read Errors you'll be fine :)

[soccerstar426]

Originally posted by .:Mouldy Punk:.
Me neither, I just know what I have found by looking through other GTA forums. Alot of people are having problems with the 39001's, not other models or that era though.
Nobody has actually said that the 30001's are the one's with problems have they? As I look back, I don't see it. Maybe I'm just blind, or maybe I just want to think it will work on my PS2 for sure, but .:Mouldy Punk:. only said the 39001's were having problems.

[lufcfan]

Btw - you can't get 39003 consoles any more - or they'll be stupidly hard to find. They are all SCPH-5000x

Try eBay - you can get them there and they are dirt cheap :D

[soccerstar426]

Originally posted by lufcfan
Providing you have no Disc Read Errors you'll be perfectly fine :D
I got them a year or two ago. I cleaned the lense and it has worked fine ever since.

[lufcfan]

Then you're good to go - often the DREs can be fixed with a good run through with a cleaning disc :)

[soccerstar426]

OK, I feel a little bit better now. :)

[lufcfan]

good, lol :D

[scarface4280]

YES dat means i can play SA

[GTAndy]

I used to get disc read errors in VC :(. I might have to resort to my old ways of blowing in my NES to clean it out (ugh, remember that? The blinking screen. *cringes*)

[Funk Star]

what is DRE's? ive never heard that term before.

[GTAndy]

disc read errors, I would assume

[Funk Star]

ohhh i c thanx. well i have a 39001 and im not getting any errors it loads up fine and everything plays fine to.

[burma_dude]

i have a 30002 model do ya know of any probs with them?

[lufcfan]

It's a Version 1-3 console - can have weak lasers.

Sorry for the thing above, GTAndy is right - DRE stands for Disc Read Error :)

[Funk Star]

hey mouldy what is the graphic problems people are complaining about? can i get a link to where u seen this? everywhere i look all i see is "i have this version will my ps2 work?" ect... i havent actually found anywhere were people are complainging about their 39001's thanx.

[Loco]

I dont Know much about the model #`s of the PS2 and stuff.
but im going to buy one of the slimmer PS2`s that come out in november hopefully theyll work better than the older versions.

[Comrade Ivanov]

It would be helpful if someone posted an explanation of how the PS2 serial numbers have progressed.

I have a 30003 R model and I'm absolutely none the wiser, in fact even more confused than I was before.

[san<>tran]

thank you i have a PS2 that has a number BEARLY higher than it...

[The Champ]

I was gettin worried cuz I had the 39003 version or somethin and I decided to get the new slim PS2 today. I didn't want any troubles when I play GTA. I traded in my PS2 ($100 store credit) then I traded in 5 useless games I probably will never play again, for $50 (10 bucks a game, I even traded in MADDEN 2003).

Was it worth it?

[REMIXXX]

mine is 3001, i got it like a month or two after realease, it works fine

[bobjoebillybo]

if remixxx works fine then mine should too, and also, if san andreas is a ps2 game, it should work on any ps2 model no matter what (except if it is a peice of crap). i mean, if sony made a game that the ps2 couldn't handle, wouldn't that be stupid?

[Masterof6thspeed]

http://www.modchipstore.com/customer/pages.php?pag eid=34

Don't cuss me out because it's on a Mod Chip website, it's the best guide to figure out what version you have.

[REMIXXX]

Originally posted by bobjoebillybo
if remixxx works fine then mine should too, and also, if san andreas is a ps2 game, it should work on any ps2 model no matter what (except if it is a peice of crap). i mean, if sony made a game that the ps2 couldn't handle, wouldn't that be stupid?

like vice city has never frozen on me ever or any other game on my ps2, so i think gta sa will work fine on mine

[bobjoebillybo]

well what i'm trying to say is: if a game were to be made that not all ps2 models could handle, shouldn't there some kind of liability if it doesn't work? because a game that can't work would just be really stupid. i am also not saying that a system that was treated with no care should work (only well taken care of systems) anyone agree?

[soccerstar426]

Originally posted by bobjoebillybo
well what i'm trying to say is: if a game were to be made that not all ps2 models could handle, shouldn't there some kind of liability if it doesn't work? because a game that can't work would just be really stupid. i am also not saying that a system that was treated with no care should work (only well taken care of systems) anyone agree?
Sony already said that it would work on all PS2's, obviously that doesn't mean it's true.

[bobjoebillybo]

if it isn't true, then something should be said to sony. because if something they say isn't true, that could mean a waste of 50 bucks to those with the older ps2's!

[Masterof6thspeed]

I have a V1 PS2, It works fine. It has been repeatedly said that the problem isn't OLD PS2s, It occurs only with SCPH-39001 Models.

[bobjoebillybo]

well when you say it works fine does that mean that it works fine with san andreas, or with anything else?

[soccerstar426]

Originally posted by bobjoebillybo
if it isn't true, then something should be said to sony. because if something they say isn't true, that could mean a waste of 50 bucks to those with the older ps2's!
If mine doens't work, I'll be furious. I'll do whatever I can to try to fix it, but that will be the last money Sony ever gets from me. I won't even buy any more PS2 games, I'll just wait until X-Box 2.

[Masterof6thspeed]

It works fine with San Andreas, but like most older PS2s, the blue backed discs that came out early on, which were actually CDs, no longer work, because of the cheap laser used in the original Playstation2s.

[i love bacon and eggs]

where can i look to find out ?

[bobjoebillybo]

mine is 30001, but it works fine with EVERYTHING! i think it's kinda weird considering how much i play on it! lol

[Masterof6thspeed]

I posted a link, it's at the bottom of page 4.

[i love bacon and eggs]

390003 ahhh its close plz say it will work my ps2 has trouble has trouble reading blue disks but not too much ?

[i love bacon and eggs]

39003 yhere srry got it rong oops

[Funk Star]

everyones saying will it work on mine i hope it will work on mine ect... wheres the people that are complaing that it doesnt work on theirs at lol?

[Grand Theft]

i have a 30001 is that good?

[i love bacon and eggs]

Originally posted by Grand Theft
i have a 30001 is that good?
aparently thats a very bad thing peple have been msging in saying they carnt use it so buy a new one lol ha ha ha !:mad2: :evil: :wtf: :angry: :evil3: :Peace: :finger: :wink2: :lick:

[soccerstar426]

Somebody show me where anybody said that the 30001's are bad? This thread started saying that just some people with the 39001 were having problems. The only thing said about 30001 is that it's the oldest or something like that.

[Grand Theft]

i ben takeing good wait very good care of my PS2 evey game or DVD i put in i never had a erro so am fine to play Sa

P.S i have a 30001 but i keep it in good shape so am fine:D

[Funk Star]

im just wanting to know what grpahics problem people are having witht he 39001's cuz thats what i have. i mean is it that the graphics dont load right or what?

[ega278]

30001 here, awesome condition. I keep it in my entertainment center with a glass door on it so no dust even gets on it.

NEVER EVER had any problems whatsoever playing ANY game OR DVD.

[ebaby]

a few errors by a few people and this shit is getting blown way out of preportion! 99% will work! chill!

[Ryan/Dark]

i have a 39001 and if it doesnt work im going to be mad2 :angry:

[soccerstar426]

Originally posted by Ryan/Dark
i have a 39001 and if it doesnt work im going to be mad2 :angry:
Boycott Sony if it doesn't work. Those bitches said it would work on all PS2's, and they better be right.

[Major Payne]

I have a 30001, don't know why, as I bought mine atleast a year after the release??? Oh well, it it don't work, I will be buying the new thin PS2, Heard those are cheap.

[npigg]

Don't count on the new thin PS2 to solve your probs. Just posted a thread about my thin PS2 not working with the game. It doesn't even recognize the disk as a PS2 disk.

[Major Payne]

eek, ok, well if it don't work, I'm going to get a normal old PS2, but I'm pretty sure it's going to work fine.

[Darkel™]

Well, it's definitely true - San Andreas does not work on SCPH-390001 PS2s. I was just at my friend's house an hour ago playing the game and it had sooo many graphical/sound glitches and disc-read errors I actually had to stop playing. And his PS2 just happens to be a SCPH-390001 model which is now ironic seeing that his PS2 is brand new, so it must be because of the system model.

[Darkel™]

Originally posted by npigg
Don't count on the new thin PS2 to solve your probs. Just posted a thread about my thin PS2 not working with the game. It doesn't even recognize the disk as a PS2 disk.

You've got to be kidding me. I was just gonna buy one of those too...

Has anyone else had difficulties with the newer PS2 (SCPH-7000CB)?

[Funk Star]

i have a 39001. ive had it before gta 3 came out, and ive been playing the game i havent had a disk read error ever on my ps2 except once when i tried to play a vcd cd in it and it wouldnt let me. the game plays smooth as can be on it and everything.

im just curious to know what graphics problems people claim their having with the 39001's but noone seems to know. i havent had any glitchs graphically yet except once when i went over a hill and the ground got black but then got right but i had that happen to me a few times in gta 3 and gta vc that dont bother me.

[ThE CaLiNtZ]

yea i have a 39001. i got it last year ago... and it works fine with gta: san andreas. Maybe other peeps with 39001 models didnt take good care of it or sumthim...

[widget]

I have 39001 or whatever, just played from 11am-1:20am :O lol brain is fried. work tomrrow must sleep now. No issues with it here.

[jmr00]

39002

[Otacon305]

I just got my copy of GTA San Andreas monday evening, and this afternoon(tues) when I go to play it start getting disc read errors. The game will load fine until it gets to the part where I can move around. As soon as I try and exit my house, disc read error. Try and go upstairs, disc read error. Wait 20 seconds, disc read error. What the hell? I checked the disk and it's spotless. No scratches, no dirt, no smudges. My PS2 has only had a few DREs in the past, on various games, but never this consecutively or frequently. What the dilly? I am severely pissed off and my warranty is voided cause I opened the thing. It's a SCPH-50001, and I bought it earlier this year. I tried recalibrating the laser voltage or whatever the guides on GameFAQs talk about, but it didn't do anything. Either I did it wrong or I didn't do anything because my screwdriver wouldn't turn the DVD screw on the right(because it was too far in). What the hell should I do?

[Tha_omy]

I can undersatnd yur anger... LOL... I don't know why you get disck error all the time... try to clean your ps2 inside with a cleaning cd, it will work I hope.. i did it on mine before yesterday.. because i was going to try gt 4 demo.. and it did not work.. so when i cleaned my ps2 inside it work flawlessly;) try it

[cipher]

Just FYI I have a ps2 30001 and the disc will not play at all. No disc error, it just won't recognize it. I'll try to exchange GTA SA tomorrow but I'm sure a new disc will produce the same problem.

[Axl Daysra]

phew, thank god

I havent received my game yet but I'm a little relief that my playstation is model 39007

[Cluckin'_Huge]

Kinda strange....I have a 30002 which I bought 3 1/2 years ago. I've never had any problems or DRE's, even when it fell off my TV I just got it fixed and it was fine. Weird that these newish PS2's wont play SA, and some older models will.....Weird.

[cipher]

If someone has a ps2 30001 and has had the same problem please let me know.

[cipher]

Originally posted by Cluckin'_Huge
Kinda strange....I have a 30002 which I bought 3 1/2 years ago. I've never had any problems or DRE's, even when it fell off my TV I just got it fixed and it was fine. Weird that these newish PS2's wont play SA, and some older models will.....Weird.

I have not had a problem with any games before on my "old" ps2, but I guess there is a first time for everything. I am a little distubed to hear that some newer models are having problems reading the game. I guess I'll have to return it and see what happens.

[tnice]

mine says 30002, i have never had any problems with games or dvds, but if any1 hav the game and this model, plz tell me how it runs :)

[Cluckin'_Huge]

Tnice, I have a 30002 and I get my copy on Friday so I can let you know then if you don't already have it by then.

[Leegion]

I have a 39002.

Any problems with this model what so ever?

[arush4nil]

Originally posted by Cluckin'_Huge
Tnice, I have a 30002 and I get my copy on Friday so I can let you know then if you don't already have it by then.

Ditto :evil:

[Kaizu]

Originally posted by lufcfan
cleaning disc :)

Sorry, i know this is a stupid question but i just want to be sure:

I have never had anykind of cleaning disc, so i really don´t know how it works, please explain it to me ! ?!

Can the same cleaning disc be used both orginal DVD players and PS 2´s as well ? Or is there a cleaning disc for PS 2 only ?

And another thing, when was Playstation 2 released ?

[sanandreas2004]

I have a 30003 does anyone have it and the game and does it work

[Serpent]

few i got a 39002 one model of im so lucky

[markreveley]

This thread is funny. Everyone is getting a heart attack... maybe someone should make a poll for US gamers who have it, saying "did you have compatibility issues", then people can see the extent of the problems. Also, they shold then list their model...

Just a thought

Mark

[Vejiita]

I personnally have the very first NA version (from Canada) of the PS2 (30001) and my version of GTA:SA works like a charm, noooooo problems :)

[OkComputer]

mines 39003 i think so im safe right

[ska]

im 30003 yay

[Gupi]

anyone had any problems with the 50003 model? (for sa, not any other game)

[riot052]

i just got sa but my ps2 fell off the tv and im really pissed right now. i got a 50001 and now i have disc read errors because it fell. will it affect my chances of getting to play if i just have it fixed?

[AndyHogg]

Anyone know if the new PStwo is ok with SA?

[San_Andreas_Freak]

i have the SCPH-39002 will this be any probs

[stuartw101]

i have the SCPH-30001, so it should work? although i have never had any problems with any of my games.

[Vejiita]

Originally posted by stuartw101
i have the SCPH-30001, so it should work? although i have never had any problems with any of my games.

We have the same model and mine works with GTA:SA :)

[tinydude48]

I have PlayStation2 Model SCPH 30002 R. Will GTA: San Andreas work on my PlayStation2 Entertainment System?

[Blueflame]

Originally posted by npigg
Don't count on the new thin PS2 to solve your probs. Just posted a thread about my thin PS2 not working with the game. It doesn't even recognize the disk as a PS2 disk.

AndyHogg, that answers your question.

This is what Sony say about Disk Read Errors:

If your PlayStation 2 is displaying the message "Disk Read Error", please troubleshoot with the following actions:

* Check that your disks are free from all dirt and scratches. If your disks have become dirty/dusty, please clean using a non-alcohol based cleaner e.g. The Official PlayStation Disk Wipes. If you are unable to find the official PlayStation disk wipe please check with your local retailer for specialist disk cleaning systems. When cleaning your disks please ensure you follow the instructions on the packaging. Disks should always be cleaned from the centre to the to the outer edge in a spoke motion.

* If you are still unable to play your disks, please try using the same disks on an alternative PlayStation. When testing your disks on another PlayStation, please ensure that you do not have any extra controllers or memory cards inserted. The test PlayStation should be the same configuration as your original PlayStation.

* Your PlayStation disks play perfectly on the alternative PlayStation. Please call the PlayStation Careline and a member of our team will be happy to help you further.

* Your PlayStation disks do not play on the alternative PlayStation. It would appear that your disks are at fault. If possible, please try an alternative disk of the same game in your PlayStation. If your disk seems to be the cause of the difficulties please arrange to replace the disks. We do offer a disk replacement scheme for Sony Computer Entertainment titles only.

[Mr. GTA]

i got SCPH-50001/N....will SA work for me?!

[herby71188]

i got a PAL 3022254 anyone know i fthis'll work or not?

[JordtB]

I have a SCPH-39004. Could I get any problems with it?:confused:

[Zeromaru]

Dammit... I have a 39001... Although I was playing for about 2 hours and had no trouble... I guess time will tell. I don't want to have to spend another $200 for a PS2 (I'd get the PStwo but it can't have a hard drive).

[lufcfan]

PSTwo are a backward step for me :(

[stumpy14]

I got 39003 and 30003

[Aidan]

a have a 30001 is it ok?

[f-sirrow]

I have a SCPH-30004 (PAL), is it good or bad?

I have not any DREs , but load problems yes.

[JordtB]

I never had any troubles with my SCPH-39004, but can I play San Andreas?:confused:

[Wu Zi Mu - 182]

yano we are all saying is our model ok... well as mouldy punk said the only moddel you really have to worry about is the SCPH-39001.... i have the 50001... lucky me..its pretty new

[I8AP4MYT]

well.....thats good to hear....just hope the 30003 will work

[npigg]

Originally posted by AndyHogg
Anyone know if the new PStwo is ok with SA?

I have a new one and it won't even start. Tells me to insert a PS or PS2 format disk.

[helghast]

will 30003 work?

[OkComputer]

I just want 39003 to work, and irekcon it will, if not ill borrow someone elses.

[Fusey]

Heres a site to visit and see urself what things u got in ur PS2.
I got an SCPH-39004 and it always worked fine..
What model what trouble, hey that rhymz can u pass some vines? ;) (http://www.mod-chip.com/en/ps2version.htm)

And like the guy said, just clean ur PS2 from time to time.

I do: turn it off from the back, pull out everything all plugs and memory cards, controllers. (also games if u let them inside.)

then blow into the bottom raster open the back (where ur ps2 network adapter goes in) blow in extreme hard or get a vacuüm cleaner to suck from the front till u not see any dust. but becareful though. dont play football with ur baby :angel:

[Joost Tijsen]

yay ! i have a 39004

[Clayton]

Ah, crap. mine's a 39001.
Someone said something about cleaning the laser fixing it? how do ya do that?

[npigg]

I think most peoples problems are with bad disks... My Gamestop store has had 10 returns already. The disks just don't play, I would expect to hear an official announcement about problems with the duplication process or something...

[G@NGSTAH]

i hav a 30004 (PAL) and ive never encountered any DRE's in my life !

ive played Burnout 3 takedown, vice city and many more games without problemz ........

will it work ??? PLZ HELP ???

[Grand Theft]

poeple with the 30001 don't be scared i have a 30001 and sa Plays Right nothin happends No glich no Erros it works fine. so if you have a 30001 your Sa will work becase my dose and it's a 30001

[fooltheman]

i have 39004
And i've read posts that say i'm not going to have problems!!
that's something positive!!

[Zeromaru]

You guys just don't get it. If you don't have a 39001, THEN YOU'RE FINE! JUST SHUT THE HELL UP ASKING IF YOURS WILL WORK OR NOT! Complaining about having a 39001 or saying that you're glad to not have 39001 is alright, just take the clue, will ya? I see all these posts from people asking if theirs may have a problem or not, refusing to read previous posts.

[shoot-to-kill]

mine is a 30004 but mine says disc read error everytime i try to play a game. what should i do?

[vc-gru-p]

Originally posted by Oyst3r
So its ONLY that model that won't work? I have a 35001. Or do you mean that the 39001 and earlier won't work right? That would suck so so bad, id cry forever.
have u erd of get anotha?

[Mr Dead Folx]

my 30001 fucked up my SA disc already,how gay is that shit,im finna go on a rampage in RL.I put in my SA disc CAREFULLY.....never took it out,got many disc read errors,cried,took it out,saw a huge scratch ALREADY.Tried it in another model PS2 and it kept freezing? Should I just killed myself? does god hate me?

[Zeromaru]

That scratch would've have to have been there beforehand. As for disk read errors on other models, maybe other models have troubles, too, that they've been unable to pinpoint. All I can tell you is to clean out your PS2, and if that don't work, sit back and wait until they say more on the subject. You could also contact Rockstar in a semi-formal letter (that is, have words spelled out and sentances grammatically correct, unlike what most of you are doing now) outlining that your model PS2 is having disk read errors for no concievable reason, then they might look into it. They're not going to pay attention to an e-mail that looks like

ya um u guys fucking suk i bot sa and my ps2 dun play it . my model # is 30098 and ppl were sayin dat sum models dun work at all, dat sony was tryin to sell der pstwos

They're not going to read that. If you say

Hello, I recently purchursed your new game, Grand Theft Auto: San Anreas, and my Playstation 2 is experiencing random disk read errors when I attempt to play the game. I've tried cleaning my system, but to no avail. I've read on gtagaming.com's message boards that certain model numbers have problems due to random error. My model number is 30098. Has there been any reports of that model number Playstation 2 having troubles playing the game?

See how much better the second one is? They may actually respect you if you say that. I may even let you copy & paste and edit as needed. Problems do not get solved with idiots.

And yes, your god hates you, and you, and everybody else who follows him. Why else would he make your sexual peak 18 and 35 for males & females (respectively). I call it evolution, personally, but the Christian Bible really doesn't follow evolution. Unless your Jewish, in which case it still doesn't. I'm also assuming your a Semetic, as you said "god" rather than "gods".But if you're some other monotheistic religion, then I really don't know how to comment.

[Ryan/Dark]

mine is a 30004 but mine says disc read error everytime i try to play a game. what should i do? when that happens to me i just take it apart and clean off the laser:)

[bobgreen5s]

everyone is complaining about their version when they don't even have the 39001. I have the 39001 and am curious if any one else has any success or problems with this model.

[GTA-SA_Freak]

i dont know my model and im too lazy to check right now but i got my ps2, 2 years after it came out! Game works fine on mine... well i hope u ppl with the problem can find a solution!



CRAZY THOUGHT!!! Wouldnt it be cool to be able to multi theft auto in san andreas on PS2?????? OH MAN THAT WOULD BE SICK!

[Funk Star]

i was wrong in my earleir posts i thought i had the 39001 but i have the 30001 and was complaing about the graphics and how alot of the signs seem to be unreadable untily ou get right up on them. but i went to gamespots site and looked at their screenshots and noticed it in alot of those 2 how alot of the signs and stuff are unreadable from a distance. but i went and bought a S-video cable hook up for my ps2 and it helped out with my graphics issues of the game alot. i have no more complaints about this game now. but the only complaint i did have was some graphics probs but the s-video cable has fixed my prob. and from looking at gamespots screenshots i guess its not posed to be crystal clear anyway.

if you guys r unhappy witht he graphics try buying a s-video cable hookup for your tv if you have the outputs for it. it made my SA look like it went from watching a VHS to watching a DVD. turning the brightness up on my tv also helped out alot.

[Tom]

Well if it does,nt work on my ps2 then i will contact sony and get a replacment

Don,t be stupid and buy another ps2 why should you have to spend even more money because sony built your machine with cheap hardware.

When you buy a console you expect all games to work not be like a pc and have problems with some games.



Is anyone else think it is funny that a new ps2 as been released and now san andreas which we know is the biggest game in the world and some ps2 don,t work with it.

Got to hand to them it is one way of getting more sales

[soccerstar426]

Yeah, how convenient. Damn you Sony, damn you.

[killurmom8]

Originally posted by soccerstar426
Great. My life is officially ruined until I get SA, I'm so depressed.:( Just the thought of having the game in my hands and maybe not being able to play it makes me very very sad, bordering on suicidal. K, maybe not that bad, but it sucks.

hey man, i can help u out here, i had some old shit is well and i was so desperate 4 san andreas i brought a new model the 5000* one and put the old one in the box of the new consol and returned it tricking them that they gave me a faulty consol and it worked, so i got a new consol for nothing. u can do it if ur willing to take the risk

[soccerstar426]

I'm actually pretty confident right now that it will work. If it doesn't, I might try that.

[Andy Stanny]

I have the SCPH-39003 model.

Thanks for the information, i am now confident it will work! :Peace:

[lalala]

i got GTA SA i haves problems on SCHP 30003 and getting DRE'S because i have been playing it for 4 years, i think it been worn out. a month ago i bought new PS2 50003 nevver been played since i got GTA SA worked perfectly. ;D

3000 series if u not getting any DRE'S and not been playing much im sure u be fine!! ;D

[shoot-to-kill]

my pst has broke about four times now and i have got a replacement for about £70 but now i see brand new ps2's in the shops for about £79 if u may aswell get a new ps2 if urs brakes!!

[Shady Shooter]

PS2 sucks, get an XboX....

...Now who's with me

...No one?...Oh...Ok

[lufcfan]

Certainly not me :)