topic Re: PS2 Network Access Disc in Gaming

PS2 Network Access Disc

Strat — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 20:26:02 GMT

I need a genuine PS2 Network Access Disc. Has anyone had the need to source one of these and if so where from and how.
My grandson has the PS2 (SCPH-50003) second-hand with a load of games but no documentation.
I have purchased a used Network Adaptor but appear to need the disc and a PIN
With some of PSN still under repair information is scarce.

Re: PS2 Network Access Disc

matt_2k34 — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 00:34:51 GMT

I have one, it came with my adapter (since sold said adapter)
I can probably post you it tbh, (if i can find it - ill look in the morning)
Cant remember much about the setup, my console was chipped = couldnt be used online. Had a second one but whenever i played online, the experience was shocking. (512K shared between 4 people, one of whom is trying to play games = fail)
AFAIK. you cant use a "copy" of the access disc in the console without it being chipped (i could be wrong O_O) any modifications, copied disc fobs etc. were (i believe) enough to get the console blacklisted.
i'll post back tomorrow if i find it
Regards

Re: PS2 Network Access Disc

Anonymous — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 08:49:27 GMT

@strat
Fortunately I keep detailed notes of such things, as I can't now see how you can get the PS2 network disk from the Playstation website.
Originally I requested my network setup disk from http://www.yourgamingname.com but that now seems redirected to http://uk.playstation.com/
However that disk never arrived
Then I phoned "Network Gaming" support on 08702 422 299, who sent me the disk and issued me with a PIN code.
I got the disk, but the PIN never arrived, so I requested another PIN by phoning "General Enquiries" on 08705 99 88 77.
That PIN code arrived, completed the online registration, configured PS2 network, set router to DMZ the PS2, and it worked.
That joy was very short lived as we soon discovered that (in 2007) that many of the games servers were unavailable and were focusing on the newer PS3.
My son might have just been unlucky with the selection of network capable games that he had, but overall we were disappointed by the whole experience.

[edit:added]
Then there is always eBay !
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sony-Playstation-2-PS2-Network-Adaptor-Access-Disc-/160614765357?pt=UK_VideoGames_VideoGameAccessories_VideoGameAccessories_JN&hash=item256562d32d
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Playstation-2-Network-Access-Disc-Network-adapter-/120744940178?pt=UK_VideoGames_VideoGameAccessories_VideoGameAccessories_JN&hash=item1c1cf59292
but if you do this, then first contact the seller to ensure the disk is the one intended for YOUR console model number.

Re: PS2 Network Access Disc

Strat — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 09:06:34 GMT

Thanks Matt
@Purleigh
That's my next option to call Customer Support so thanks for the numbers.
There is a post on Ebay advising people not to buy the disc as it's freely available from Sony.
I did try the 'torrent' route but without success.

Re: PS2 Network Access Disc

matt_2k34 — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 12:54:05 GMT

i thought it was just the adapter that was different dependant on the console version?
I've found my disc strat However my console version was *way* old, (one of the first ones..) So im not sure it will be any good to you?
You'll still need to phone them to get a PIN it seems ~ worth asking them to send the disc too?
If you still want the disc, send me a PM - but im pretty sure my console started SCPH-30xxxx...
Regards