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ModChip Info

Neo 1	Neo 2	Neo 2.2	Neo Key	Neo 3	Origa
Nova	Neo 2.5	Neo 2.6	Neo 4	Messiah	R-Mod

Modchip Details... and Features of each...
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~~NEW PS2 MODCHIP FAQ - by upur0~~

I got tired of seeing post like "What's the difference between these two mods". So I decided to write this hoping it would stop these kinds of posts.

NEO1 - Very early PS2 modchip for the JAP console. NEO1 was designed for PSX backups on a PS2.

NEO2 - PS2 modchip designed for PS2 backups to be played with a swap with GS2/AR2 and PSX backups without a swap.

NEO2.2 - NEO2.2 is an updated version of NEO2, it allows more time for EA boot and some say is more effective.

STARCHIP - Same features as Neo2.2

NEOKEY - The first external mod for PS2. The NEOKey still requires soldering to the PS2's mainboard, only two points though. The NeoKey requires one swap to be performed with a GS2/AR2 for PS2 backups, no swap for PSX backups. The NeoKey does not support the EA swap. The NEOKey also is known as the USBMod and SBox.

NEO3/BOOTMASTER3 - The Neo3 was first designed by NeoTech, then later dropped, picked up by ChannelTech, who changed the name from Neo3 to Bootmaster3. The BM3 is a Neo2 chip with DVD features like MuilRegion, MacroOff, etc.

ORIGA - The best swap mod out on the market. The Origa will boot any PS2 backup with one swap using AR2/GS2, DVDR or CDR. The Origa will also boot IMPORT ORIGINALS with no swap.

ORIGA2 - This was the chip was going to be very good, no swap everything, then it was cancelled

NOVACHIP - Origa1.0 clone with less wires

NEO2.5/XKEY - Swap based mod with same features as Neo2.2 and less wires to install. You have to hold reset for everygame you play. Only available for V4 and V5 PS2s

NEO2.6 - Same as Neo2.5, but automatically chooses the GS2/AR2 selections.

NEO4 - The first noswap CDR mod out. The Neo4 will boot PS2 CDR with no swap. PS2 DVDRs still require one swap, which does NOT require a GS2/AR2. The Neo4 can be used in combination with the Origa for no-swap everything.

NEO4.1 - Updated verion of Neo4. The Neo4.1 supports more consoles, has the latest DVD drivers and faster boot than the Neo4, that is the only differences.

NEOSTAR - Neo4 clone

MESSIAH - As of right now this is the chip to have. The Messiah is no swap for everything! Simply a great chip!

RMOD - The mod that isnt a mod. The RMod imitates the Knife Trick and make it unable to play all games, that is why I call it a mod that isn't a mod. This is also the first "Mod" that does not require soldering.

If I have made any mistakes or left anything out please let me know. upur0@hotmail.com

~~upur0~~

More updates and info....
upur0
Veteran

Here's a small update which includes the number of wires each mod requires. I still do not know how many wires the Neo1 requires.
~~PS2 MODCHIP FAQ~~

I got tired of seeing post like "What's the difference between these two mods". So I decided to write this hoping it would stop these kinds of posts.

NEO1 - Very early PS2 modchip for the JAP console. NEO1 was designed for PSX backups on a PS2.

NEO2 - PS2 modchip designed for PS2 backups to be played with a swap with GS2/AR2 and PSX backups without a swap. This mod requires 9 wires to be soldered to the motherboard for 100% functionality.

NEO2.2 - NEO2.2 is an updated version of NEO2, it allows more time for EA boot and some say is more effective. This mod requires 9 wires to be soldered to the motherboard for 100% functionality.

STARCHIP - Same features as Neo2.2. This mod requires 8 wires to be soldered to the motherboard for 100% functionality.

ORIGA1.X - The best swap mod out on the market. The Origa will boot any PS2 backup with one swap using AR2/GS2, DVDR or CDR. The Origa will also boot IMPORT ORIGINALS with no swap. This mod requires 17 wires to be soldered to the motherboard for 100% functionality.

ORIGA2 - This was the chip was going to be very good, no swap everything, then it was cancelled

NOVACHIP - Origa1.0 clone with less wires. This mod requires 14 wires to be soldered to the motherboard for 100% functionality.

NEO2.5/XKEY - Swap based mod with same features as Neo2.2 and less wires to install. You have to hold reset for everygame you play. Only available for V4 and V5 PS2s. This mod requires 5 wires to be soldered to the motherboard for 100% functionality.

NEO2.6 - Same as Neo2.5, but automatically chooses the GS2/AR2 selections. This mod requires 6 wires to be soldered to the motherboard for 100% functionality.

NEO4.1 - Updated verion of Neo4. The Neo4.1 supports more consoles, has the latest DVD drivers and faster boot than the Neo4, that is the only differences. This mod requires 44 wires to be soldered to the motherboard for 100% functionality.

NEOSTAR - Neo4 clone

MESSIAH - As of right now this is the chip to have. The Messiah is no swap for everything! Simply a great chip! This mod requires 27 wires to be soldered to the motherboard for 100% functionality.

If I have made any mistakes or left anything out please let me know. upur0@hotmail.com

*NOTE* This FAQ is mainly designed for USA mods, because I know a lot more about USA mods than any other region of mods. But you CAN use this FAQ for PAL PS2s. Just the mods available in the USA are mainly the ones you will find here.
This FAQ is for the major mods. IE I am not going specify the difference between the Origa1 and Origa1.1 for two reasons, there is just an Origa1 in the USA and these mods are great mods, don't get me wrong, there is just not enough differences. But i did do the Neo2 and Neo2.2 difference, the reason is because the Neo2.2 is such a popular upgrade I just had to add it. Because I have seen TONS and TONS of posts on "The difference between Neo2 and Neo2.2", and hopefully this will eliminate some of those posts. And I also did the difference between Neo2.5 and Neo2.6 because the "autochoose" is such an interesting feature I just had to add it.
But look out I may put some updates and PAL only mods in here soon when I get time to study up on them and type it out.