new PS2 model/version?

I was in a store in the US looking at the new SONY PS2 DVD Remote
Controller Kit. Exactly like the one seen here:
 http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/categories/products/product.asp?pf_id=208449

On the outside of the box there was a message that said something like:

"If you own the newest version playstation 2 model number SCPH-30001R,
then you do not need to purchase the sony 8meg memory cartridge in order
to make this controller work. If you own a SCPH-30001 or older, then you
must purchase the memory pak."

I\'ve looked in 5 stores and I cannot find a PS2 with a model number
of SCPH-30001R, they are all SCPH-30001.

1. Has anyone seen a SCPH-30001R
2. Does anyone know the differences between a SCPH-30001R and a SCPH-30001
3. If the SCPH-30001R is not out yet, when will it be in stores.

Thanks.......Paul

R is the Racer version of the PS2.

When you said: "R is the Racer version of the PS2", Did you think that 30001R is the GT3 Bundled version of the PS2 console. If yes, that is not the case because the GT3 Bundled PS2 console is model scph-35001.

Or maybe you were just making a joke :-|

.......

It was a joke. :hat:

this IS a good question. anyone?

Originally posted by hawk505
I was in a store in the US looking at the new SONY PS2 DVD Remote
Controller Kit. Exactly like the one seen here:
 http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/categories/products/product.asp?pf_id=208449

On the outside of the box there was a message that said something like:

"If you own the newest version playstation 2 model number SCPH-30001R,
then you do not need to purchase the sony 8meg memory cartridge in order
to make this controller work. If you own a SCPH-30001 or older, then you
must purchase the memory pak."

I\'ve looked in 5 stores and I cannot find a PS2 with a model number
of SCPH-30001R, they are all SCPH-30001.

1. Has anyone seen a SCPH-30001R
2. Does anyone know the differences between a SCPH-30001R and a SCPH-30001
3. If the SCPH-30001R is not out yet, when will it be in stores.

Thanks.......Paul

alright the reason why it says "if you own the newest version PS2 model SCPH-30001R" is because it has the updated DVD Driver [v2.10] if you have the release date PS2 or older ones, you need the DVD Driver disc that is inside the remote and install the driver into your memory card inorder to use the remote. so in SCPH-30001R you dont have to waste 2.2MB of space just for the updated DVD Driver, and you can use the remote out of the box.

so the "R" probably stands for "R"emote

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alright the reason why it says "if you own the newest version PS2 model SCPH-30001R" is because it has the updated DVD
                       Driver [v2.10] if you have the release date PS2 or older ones, you need the DVD Driver disc that is inside the remote and install the
                       driver into your memory card inorder to use the remote. so in SCPH-30001R you dont have to waste 2.2MB of space just for the
                       updated DVD Driver, and you can use the remote out of the box.

                       so the "R" probably stands for "R"emote
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Thanks Bandit. Now that we know what the scph-30001R is all about:

1. Has anyone seen a scph-30001R ?
2. Are they even out yet, if not when will they be on the shelves?
3. How can I identify a 30001R without openning the box. All the units I\'ve seen in stores say 30001 on the box. Will sony pack 30001R in the old boxes that say 30001 on the outside? Or will they be in a new box that says model number 30001R.

I\'ve called SONY(800345-7669) several times with my questions. They just play dumb. One tech even told me: "there is no difference between the 30001 and 30001R", which I knew was a lie! When I asked to speak to thier supervisor, the supervisor told me: "there is not a 30001R model PS2". I asked him why then does the SONY DVD controller refer to a 30001R,  he said didn\'t know!

I\'ve called SONY(800345-7669) several times with my questions. They just play dumb. One tech even told me: "there is no difference between the 30001 and 30001R", which I knew was a lie! When I asked to speak to thier supervisor, the supervisor told me: "there is not a 30001R model PS2". I asked him why then does the SONY DVD controller refer to a 30001R,  he said didn\'t know!

lol.  I like your style. Don\'t give up.  Keep on bugging them until they tell you the truth.  And try to make them tell you if the US PS2 is getting a price drop this year too.  

BTW, Welcome to the forums Hawk505.

[Titan]

Originally posted by bandit


alright the reason why it says "if you own the newest version PS2 model SCPH-30001R" is because it has the updated DVD Driver [v2.10] if you have the release date PS2 or older ones, you need the DVD Driver disc that is inside the remote and install the driver into your memory card inorder to use the remote. so in SCPH-30001R you dont have to waste 2.2MB of space just for the updated DVD Driver, and you can use the remote out of the box.

so the "R" probably stands for "R"emote

Dammit. I need that space to save games. Well I guess I\'ll have to buy a 3rd party DVD remote. Anyone know of any good ones liscenced by Sony ? (I don\'t buy anything for my PS2 unless it is liscenced. It could screw it up permanently)

Originally posted by Bossieman

WTF?  Did someone actually misspell the word "WINNER?"  Is that intentional?  If not, my faith in our educational system is now finally gone for good.

Dammit. I need that space to save games. Well I guess I\'ll have to buy a 3rd party DVD remote. Anyone know of any good ones liscenced by Sony ? (I don\'t buy anything for my PS2 unless it is liscenced. It could screw it up permanently)

there is no DVD remote that is officially licensed by SONY..only memory cards. 2.2mb is big for just a DVD driver but its worth it. if you get a 3rd party, you wont get your moneys worth.

1. Has anyone seen a scph-30001R ?
2. Are they even out yet, if not when will they be on the shelves?
3. How can I identify a 30001R without openning the box. All the units I\'ve seen in stores say 30001 on the box. Will sony pack 30001R in the old boxes that say 30001 on the outside? Or will they be in a new box that says model number 30001R.

1. NO, but when i do see it at work i\'ll let you guys know
2. read answer #1
3. check on top of the box of the PS2, there are 2 labels. 1 is the barcode where retailers scan and the other has 2 barcodes which i dont know what it is, serial number for the system or for SONY purposes ? anyways on the second label where it has 2 barcodes, on the top right hand corner it tells you the model number

Let me get this straight - to get at the new drivers (ver 2.01), they have to get loaded from the CD that comes with the Sony remote onto my 8mb card?  This doesn\'t flash the rom inside of this hunk o\' crap?  The drivers have to stay on that card the WHOLE time?  How big are these Drivers?  wtf, man this is not working out...The stupid remote doesn\'t even have a controller pass thru!

Originally posted by Shagger
Let me get this straight - to get at the new drivers (ver 2.01), they have to get loaded from the CD that comes with the Sony remote onto my 8mb card?  This doesn\'t flash the rom inside of this hunk o\' crap?  The drivers have to stay on that card the WHOLE time?  How big are these Drivers?  wtf, man this is not working out...The stupid remote doesn\'t even have a controller pass thru!

umm before you go berserk..the updated DVD Driver v2.10 lets you use the remote on the PS2, in other words in order to use the remote and its special features on the remote, you need to install the driver. and yes the drivers have to stay on the card. when using the DVD remote you have to have the memory which has the DVD Driver in it into the PS2..and you dont need a stupid gay ass pass thru, you can plug the infared sensor into controller port 2 and still have a regular controller in controller port 1

Originally posted by bandit


umm before you go berserk..the updated DVD Driver v2.10 lets you use the remote on the PS2, in other words in order to use the remote and its special features on the remote, you need to install the driver. and yes the drivers have to stay on the card. when using the DVD remote you have to have the memory which has the DVD Driver in it into the PS2..and you dont need a stupid gay ass pass thru, you can plug the infared sensor into controller port 2 and still have a regular controller in controller port 1

Would there be anyway to update the scph-30001 DVD driver to v2.10 without using the memory card. IE: Is there a replaceable ROM chip that\'s not soldered in? Or, could the unit be sent to SONY and they could update the drivers.(Althougth, the cost would probabley not be worth it)