Identification of PS2 Console version

[Poco81]

I have the SCPH 50002 Console PAL version, how can I identify the correct Installation for the Messiah2 PRO v1.33 without knowing the Mainboard version i.e. 9, 10 or 11.

Please advice on the rumor that the Messiah (2) is incompatible with version 9.

Thanks in advance

[foz]

i have a SCPH 30003 R pal serial b2 what version is mine?
in all the forums i have not seen any 30003 only 30001?
i am trying to play my ps2 dvd-r backups. the ps2 has had a mod chip fitted 12 months ago or more but i do not know which one. hence i do not know if it will play dvd-r's?
it plays cdr's using my dvd region x boot up disc! but not dvd-r's please help

[ricciardetto]

FOZ: - You could have a version 5 & Version 6 PS2

The Version 5 & 6 PS2 Consoles are a little trickier to distinguish between. The model number tends to have a letter "R" after it, although this isnt always the case.

The model numbers can be:

SCPH : 30000R • 30001R • 30002R • 30003R • 30004R • 30006R

Its also possible that any of the SCPH numbers above may have a PS2 Console V6 or V6 board, even without the "R"

To check this further, pop out your Expansion Slot cover on the rear of the PS2 Console and check the diagram below:



If your PS2 console has the screw like in the diagram, then you have a Version 5 / Version 6 PS2 mainboard.

If your PS2 consoles doesnt have the screw, then its either a newer Version 7 PS2 or an older V1-V4 PS2 mainboard.

So, it is a Version 5 or Version 6 PS2 Console?
Once you have established that it is a Version 5 / Version 6 PS2 console, now you need to know which of these it is. And, unfortunately, the only way to tell the difference between a Version 5 and a Version 6 is to open the PS2 case and compare the connector as in the diagram below.

[ricciardetto]

Poco81: -

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