The dot being stuck means the CMOS clock battery is out. The dot spinning is the internal clock. To replace the battery you need to take that PS2 apart.
It could also be the clock. Apparently the orb will slowly progress its movement depending on the time. Edit: When he booted it up, the PS2’s date was 1/1/2000 00:00, which could be the reason why it doesn’t move.
I was wondering why you say "its hard to not get any scratches on a disc this old".. then i saw you pile the discs up on top of each other around the 16 min mark.. and now i understand why. You would prlly be baffled by all my computer, ps, ps2, and xbox games that are still in pristine condition bc i simply handle them correctly lol.
I always put games back in cases as well, but that's not so easy to do when I'm holding a camera with one hand. Two hands are needed to put games back in those sleeves, which I could do but it's inconvenient to undo my camera strap to put every game away while using them in the video. The only games I've ever had scratching issues with are games I bought used
The reason the dot is not moving is because the button cell battery inside the PS2 is dead. The battery keeps the clock going when the system is unplugged. Just replace the battery, set the clock, and you should be good to go.
The orb isn't spinning because the internal coin battery which keeps the time is dead. Easy to replace but you will need to open it up. Once replaced set the tone and orbs will spin. I'd suggest cleaning the laser with some isopropyl alcohol and see if that helps. Also the laser mechanism might be slipping on the worm screw. You can look at other videos on how to adjust
I’ve got a silver one of these consoles that still runs perfectly today. Just re ordered The Simpsons Hit and Run and San Andreas again for it as I lost my discs for them.
The odd noise with certain discs can be caused by the disc tapping the stopper that comes out to stop the disc spinning when you open the lid. Mine did that with a few games, but when I taped the stopper down, the noise stopped and those games were less prone to locking up when loading.
@@TucBroder it depends on the model of the PS2. If you've got a slim, you can open the lid and look near the back just to the right of where the laser mechanism is, there's a little bit of plastic that's stuck out from the smooth plastic tray. Mine has a tiny little white rubber(?) patch where it touches and stops the disc. I think, while you can actually see it move if you watch it while tapping the open button on the console. It's not hard to find if you're looking for it, and it actually touches the outer rim of the discs when they're in the tray, so it makes it easy to spot against everything else in there. It does no harm to tape it back so it can't touch the discs anymore, you just have to wait for a disc to slow down on it's own when you open the tray to take it out.
I remember being mad at my dad back when he bought me a ps2 instead of the ps3 I was asking him for. Now I am grateful he didn't, and didn't make him return it because I still have it to this day.
One of my old silver ps2 slims won’t read or play any games without putting some weight on top of the console. The first big model of ps2 works the best.
My PS2 slim from 2006 is still in fantastic condition. Just finished the original Devil May Cry last week and it was great. That said, I still have the same clock and orb problem as you do but from what I read, it shouldn't really affect the console reading discs.
Until you manage to replace the CMOS battery on the motherboard, you may want to try setting the date anyway in the system settings (I think if you just select the date and press confirm that's enough), then you should be able to see the little orbs on the dash screen spinning. This was my experience at least when I bought a European PS2 model SCPH-75003 earlier in 2020. Of course, the date will still revert after power-down (or maybe only after mains power is lost?) until the dead battery is changed, but if you just want to see the orbs spinning, this is what you can do.
You always want to go with the slim jacob, which is one of the best consoles ever made. You need to take care, and clean both your system and games regularly. Not throw them in a pile btw, not a good idea, treat them with care. A piece of advice, put some rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle, and mix with filtered water. Buy a lens cloth, and clean the system, and games. Never rub in a circle on the disks, clean in a straight line from the center to the edge of the disk. Ive been around a long time dude, and i have a lot of systems
Just confirmed when I switched from my tv in my bedroom to my monitor in the living room. All you need to do is adjust the date/time from the main menu and that “blue dot” will spin like it’s supposed to.
First you should probably open the console and clean it out I can see that it’s pretty dusty inside the air vents and second take a Q-tip with rubbing alcohol and gently clean the lasers And finally inside the disc lid There’s a little metal rod that keeps the Lid up If there is dirt in there the games won’t load I’ve had the same problem Hope this helps
5:03 jacob - "it even has the ps2 start up online disc. and it looks like its never been open." everyone else - "you say that as you close the flap of the package back down onto itself!"
Exactly, I'm an ebayer and the only thing like new about this is the actual box the scuffs on the system are..."ok" I guess but the missing peg in the bottom reduces it down to like just good or very good quality. I would just contact the seller again and ask for a partial refund that way you can at least keep the games and box then just nab a refurbished PS2 for like 60 bucks or so. Since this console is extremely old buying refurbished (Correction: DO NOT GET GAMESTOP REFURBISHED) makes more sense there is a massive rise in retro gaming now so repair shops have been circulating and fixing up these consoles with better parts etc.
@@rogerarteaga2665 Refurbished ones typically are about $120, as I refurbish them and sell them as well. At least he would have got one in cleaner condition and on mines internal backup battery replaced cleanup and new laser if needed. What he bought was something someone piece together, "worn console with new accessories" and seller falsely claimed "like new condition", when clearly its not? I have a white one in box actually in mint condition as noticed no scratches and everything still wrapped up going on eBay soon once gone though.
It’s pixelated dude due to the ps2 being hooked up to a hdmi flat screen tv. The ps2 is made for old “fatback” crt TVs and the cables make a difference too. Try component cables (with blue/green wires)
i just resently orded a ps2 fat modle from ebay i hope it works, also i grew up with the ps2 slim but dew to the fact i would allways find problems happing i dicided to get the original fat modle, i got it for good price ($76.00) i made shure to read the condition and study the photos, and the seller has a 99.7% positive feedback raiting so im hopeing the console will run as how it should.
my new ps2 slim just arrived today, works perfect so far, so happy, the hdmi adapter worked too, now just waiting for champions of norrath to arrive lol
If i could advise you ,gently clean you ps2 *laser lens* with a *Q tip* and isopropyle *alcohol* . I had the same issues and thought the discs were faulty ,but then It all about cleaning the lens from invisible *dirt* ! Thank me later !
The dot in that first menu that spins in circles is tied to the consoles clock, if that’s not running than the clocks not running, the clock can be set and started in the system configuration.
The first mistake was buying the Slim. Those PS2 models were garbage. I unfortunately had 2 back in the day and eventually both broke in similar ways. The lid was the culprit each time.
You are correct. That dot is supposed to animate and there are supposed to be lots of them. From some reading, it not moving may be the CMOS battery (a battery on motherboards that enables the keeping of time and settings when there is no power to the board) is out of power
It's spinning around yes. This is because your batteri is dead. But you can fix it without replace the batteri. Go to system configuration and clock then press X and O together, and everything should be back to normal
That is the sound of the laser tapping on your disc when it cannot properly focus. Do NOT continue using your discs, because it will eventually create a double-ring scratch. This is due to the laser being pushed up and down in order to focus, and in doing so, the two plastic retaining clips that keep the laser eye in place hits the disc. The disc speed is also changed during this process, again to find the right combination of speed and focus. You can verify all this by opening up the console and taping down the two "cover-is-closed" switches (on by the power button and the other is under the leg of the cover door by the PS2 logo on the top) and watching the red light under the disc. This is an issue with probably ALL slim models (except possibly the ones where the laser assembly is screwed down). You can try to fix it by adjusting the potentiometers underneath the laser eye. This adjusts the voltage for the laser and may help improve its ability to focus, thereby stopping the optics head from moving up/down and hitting the disc. Make sure you have a multimeter to check the resistance at the potentiometers to ensure they are set within the proper range, because using wrong values could very well cause the diode to burn up. This is a temporary fix (how long will it last? who knows...) and even a brand new replacement laser will eventually have this problem. For slim PS2s, look into Free DVD Boot and make yourself an FMCB memory card. From there, take an old router that has NAS support via USB drives (the router must of course have USB ports) and set up a network share -- I use an old ASUS RT-N66 and use Open PS2 Loader to stream your games.
I never knew why this always happened to me when I was a kid and now I know it was always only the ps2 slim. Like it happened to me all the time one game would load perfectly fine and the other wouldn't work. I thought it was just a piece of junk thanks for the info cause I never knew 😂
It's not the laser that scratches the discs on slim models, it's the ribbon cable. The only thing holding the ribbon cable back is some double sided tape. Once it lets go it starts ruining discs. That being said he still needs to get the laser working properly because otherwise it'll wear out faster.
I have been thinking about selling mine now that I have a PS5. It is in better shape than the one you have. With all packaging mint. Sigh. Might keep it just because I feel so attached to it even though I'm not using it. :)
Slim 9000xx models cuz solid network port great for smb and its softmoded thx to funtuna still have a pi hooked up to my slim ps2 with a 1tb ssd runing like 300+ games off of it runs silky smooth and crispy image from component cable
You should press and hold the power button then change the game disk. You shouldn't tap the power button which is mean restart then open the disk tray because when restarting the ps2 wont stop spinning the disk inside. So suddenly restart and open the disk tray may damage the disk motor. Take a good care of this legendary ps2.
The reason why the orbs are not spinning is because the CMOS battery in the ps2 slim is dead, meaning that the console can't tell the time and date anymore, this happens with both ps2 fat and slim
That is definitely not like new at all! Should of returned it! I’m selling a much better condition one currently on amazon which still had the plastic wrap on the glossy part.
Back in the day we had 2 second hand ps2 slims and both had the same problems with weird noises and disc tray /reading disc problems. It also gave red screen a couple of times.
the issue with the orbs are not spining because from the CMOS battery that keep the time running after you unplug the the power you need to open that ps2 and change the battery and thats it I do it myself and its working great
@@jrob0021 hey man mine was doing the same thing. Set the date on your settings. I set up my current date and when I went back to the menu the orbs and music started to play. After unplug you console from any power source and plug it back and turn it on again. If the orbs are not moving it means that your internal clock battery needs to be replaced. Hopes this helps
Same here. I also have GTA 3 and Vice City complete aswell :) I bought them on ebay and they came in a used bundle with all 3 strategy guides for each game
The light is not spining in the main menu of the PS2 means that the internal 3volt battery is dead : you must replace it and the light will spin again.
@@retroland9703 so true I’m from the uk got a model 2 sega cd from ebay in perfect working condition even the original battery still works and had data saved on the internal memory
Check all your connections and your memory card. It's happened to me. Also this will happen if your disk is slightly warped. Finally, take a hand vac and vac the area where you place your disk, not to close. Good luck
Mine used to do this when loading games. Its dried up grease on laser track. This causes laser worm gear to jump and grind. Remove laser unit and clean with IPA. Fresh grease will solve this problem. Different games/developers read from different areas on disc once anti piracy section has been read. While your in there replace clock battery and clean fan.
Just saying, that ligh stays because the cmos battery were dead, replace it with cr2032 disc battery. Or else you won't able to save your device settings
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Ps2 slim or fat?? Which is better?
I always liked the fat
Slim Is better
it's not fat its PHAT jacob
Ps2 slim
Happy new year 🎉🎊
The dot being stuck means the CMOS clock battery is out. The dot spinning is the internal clock. To replace the battery you need to take that PS2 apart.
You can also type in a new time on the clock and leave the ps2 connected.
You can start the clock by pressing at the same time circle and square or triangle and square I can't remember
Edit: it’s triangle and X
Im worried, will that destroy my ps2?
@@Early2000sPs2games I don’t think it’ll destroy you
It could also be the clock. Apparently the orb will slowly progress its movement depending on the time.
Edit: When he booted it up, the PS2’s date was 1/1/2000 00:00, which could be the reason why it doesn’t move.
I was wondering why you say "its hard to not get any scratches on a disc this old".. then i saw you pile the discs up on top of each other around the 16 min mark.. and now i understand why. You would prlly be baffled by all my computer, ps, ps2, and xbox games that are still in pristine condition bc i simply handle them correctly lol.
Right I’m so overprotective with my games I never touch the back for any reason at all and they always carefully get put back in the case after use
😂
@DrakoAssault - True
@DrakoAssault - You're right about that.
I always put games back in cases as well, but that's not so easy to do when I'm holding a camera with one hand. Two hands are needed to put games back in those sleeves, which I could do but it's inconvenient to undo my camera strap to put every game away while using them in the video. The only games I've ever had scratching issues with are games I bought used
The reason the dot is not moving is because the button cell battery inside the PS2 is dead. The battery keeps the clock going when the system is unplugged. Just replace the battery, set the clock, and you should be good to go.
Yes you’re right. Had the problem with both of my ps2. Replaced the battery and it worked again.
Yeah both of my ps2's now have dead cmos batteries.
Right
Watch the whole video before commenting maybe?
@@jackiepuppet9397 true
The orb isn't spinning because the internal coin battery which keeps the time is dead. Easy to replace but you will need to open it up. Once replaced set the tone and orbs will spin. I'd suggest cleaning the laser with some isopropyl alcohol and see if that helps. Also the laser mechanism might be slipping on the worm screw. You can look at other videos on how to adjust
I’ve got a silver one of these consoles that still runs perfectly today. Just re ordered The Simpsons Hit and Run and San Andreas again for it as I lost my discs for them.
7:42 That's the reason why Sony should make the PS5 fully backwards compatible.
@Not The FBI it can. But they won't allow it.
Xbox has better compatibility
@@HeenaPatel253 I agree
@@HeenaPatel253 im a ps fanboy, and yes. Xbox does have better backwards compatibility. Not even a competition lmao
PS5 can't play PS1 and PS2 game.
Very sad ~
The odd noise with certain discs can be caused by the disc tapping the stopper that comes out to stop the disc spinning when you open the lid. Mine did that with a few games, but when I taped the stopper down, the noise stopped and those games were less prone to locking up when loading.
Where's the stopper located?
@@TucBroder it depends on the model of the PS2. If you've got a slim, you can open the lid and look near the back just to the right of where the laser mechanism is, there's a little bit of plastic that's stuck out from the smooth plastic tray. Mine has a tiny little white rubber(?) patch where it touches and stops the disc.
I think, while you can actually see it move if you watch it while tapping the open button on the console. It's not hard to find if you're looking for it, and it actually touches the outer rim of the discs when they're in the tray, so it makes it easy to spot against everything else in there.
It does no harm to tape it back so it can't touch the discs anymore, you just have to wait for a disc to slow down on it's own when you open the tray to take it out.
@@ShaimingLong Thanks man! Appreciate it :)
@@TucBroder No probs! Hope you can find it and stop it from knocking discs while you play!
@@ShaimingLongwell Slim is a recommended choice for sure
I remember being mad at my dad back when he bought me a ps2 instead of the ps3 I was asking him for.
Now I am grateful he didn't, and didn't make him return it because I still have it to this day.
Word but I know u wanted to play that black ops and bf3
@@antav9565 I was never really a fan of fps games
@keeys
I bought every single console I owned. Saved up every penny. You owe your old man an apology.
@@jeffreyogodogun285 For what? For being a dad?
@@KingStr0ng no for having someone who cared and then being mad at them.
Lot's of people around the world do not have the privilege.
This is the PS2 I Still Play Today, The Slim is so good and is the best game console in my opinion
Same! I even played the original Naruto ultimate ninja on it today.
Ps2 the greatest game console me and my little bro always grind on metal slug that was the greatest moments of my life
Fatboi gang 4evr
One of my old silver ps2 slims won’t read or play any games without putting some weight on top of the console. The first big model of ps2 works the best.
Gros coup 6jours
9:08 The texture mapping option is for the PSONE games, if you select "smooth" the textures will looks a little bit nicer.
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My PS2 slim from 2006 is still in fantastic condition. Just finished the original Devil May Cry last week and it was great. That said, I still have the same clock and orb problem as you do but from what I read, it shouldn't really affect the console reading discs.
CMOS battery is dead then if clock and orb isn't spinning
It's funny that the title says "in 2021!" and the upload date is 12/31/2020
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He couldn’t wait for like 30 more minutes
So it’s from 2020? Fake news!
it's 2021 on my region timezone
So close
Until you manage to replace the CMOS battery on the motherboard, you may want to try setting the date anyway in the system settings (I think if you just select the date and press confirm that's enough), then you should be able to see the little orbs on the dash screen spinning. This was my experience at least when I bought a European PS2 model SCPH-75003 earlier in 2020. Of course, the date will still revert after power-down (or maybe only after mains power is lost?) until the dead battery is changed, but if you just want to see the orbs spinning, this is what you can do.
You can set the clock manually and the orbs will spin again.
Fun fact the ps2 remote has controller buttons that's why there's a remote control on or off option if you want it to work with games.
The light on the bios is for the watch battery, it needs replaced or reset, if it's got juice it'll spin, if not they'll combine into 1 big circle.
Thats right 👍👍
I like how mine did that
you got lucky man , nice package
Happy new year I hope u get 300k by 2022
Wow that might happen
Agreed he's awesome
@@sonicthehedgehog4481 he might predicted it
You always want to go with the slim jacob, which is one of the best consoles ever made. You need to take care, and clean both your system and games regularly. Not throw them in a pile btw, not a good idea, treat them with care. A piece of advice, put some rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle, and mix with filtered water. Buy a lens cloth, and clean the system, and games. Never rub in a circle on the disks, clean in a straight line from the center to the edge of the disk. Ive been around a long time dude, and i have a lot of systems
Got me some me about 6 months ago. And man I’m happy with mine. It’s like new! Haven’t had any problems with it at all!
Oh man this video made me nostalgic for my old PS2. Great video 👍
Just confirmed when I switched from my tv in my bedroom to my monitor in the living room. All you need to do is adjust the date/time from the main menu and that “blue dot” will spin like it’s supposed to.
First you should probably open the console and clean it out I can see that it’s pretty dusty inside the air vents and second take a Q-tip with rubbing alcohol and gently clean the lasers And finally inside the disc lid There’s a little metal rod that keeps the Lid up If there is dirt in there the games won’t load I’ve had the same problem Hope this helps
I love you videos, happy new years hopefully 2021 will be a good year for you
This ps2 slim will make a extremely interesting forgin disk video.
fOrIgN dIsK
The red screen of death
@@ELIZABETHMARLONE2005 doom actually because it doesn't mean that your PS2 isn't broken
@@alexthemtaandr211weatherfa2 I know lol i used to get it all the time on my ps2 even when I put ps2 games in
5:03
jacob - "it even has the ps2 start up online disc. and it looks like its never been open."
everyone else - "you say that as you close the flap of the package back down onto itself!"
to make the graphics better buy a COMPONENT cable , its so so so much better.
The 70000 series is the best of the slims, because you can solder a sata port to it.
"not sure if it comes with this, -turns box over- "DOES NOT COME WITH STAND", "I don't think the stands included"
Lol, I love it.
This is not "like new" in any way.
Exactly, I'm an ebayer and the only thing like new about this is the actual box the scuffs on the system are..."ok" I guess but the missing peg in the bottom reduces it down to like just good or very good quality. I would just contact the seller again and ask for a partial refund that way you can at least keep the games and box then just nab a refurbished PS2 for like 60 bucks or so.
Since this console is extremely old buying refurbished (Correction: DO NOT GET GAMESTOP REFURBISHED) makes more sense there is a massive rise in retro gaming now so repair shops have been circulating and fixing up these consoles with better parts etc.
Exactly, if it were me, it would have when back. That laser is on its way out.
@@rogerarteaga2665 Refurbished ones typically are about $120, as I refurbish them and sell them as well. At least he would have got one in cleaner condition and on mines internal backup battery replaced cleanup and new laser if needed.
What he bought was something someone piece together, "worn console with new accessories" and seller falsely claimed "like new condition", when clearly its not?
I have a white one in box actually in mint condition as noticed no scratches and everything still wrapped up going on eBay soon once gone though.
The listing he showed actually said "good/very good overall condition", not like new. So he mistitled the video.
@@UltraHylia Nice LOL! Eh youtube
It’s pixelated dude due to the ps2 being hooked up to a hdmi flat screen tv. The ps2 is made for old “fatback” crt TVs and the cables make a difference too. Try component cables (with blue/green wires)
I had the slim. Memories. Im surprised how it still works magnificently
i just resently orded a ps2 fat modle from ebay i hope it works, also i grew up with the ps2 slim but dew to the fact i would allways find problems happing i dicided to get the original fat modle, i got it for good price ($76.00) i made shure to read the condition and study the photos, and the seller has a 99.7% positive feedback raiting so im hopeing the console will run as how it should.
The digital out (optical) is optional. I chose to leave it on because of sound.
I was and still blown away that big chunk console turned into this small. So PS2 slim all the way
I wish my ps2 AC adapter worked so I could play without it turning off this video makes me want to buy one soon
I think the blue dot in the main menu moving around has something do with the clock set the clock up and see if that makes the blue dot start moving
"Thats good stuff right there"
Like earned
my new ps2 slim just arrived today, works perfect so far, so happy, the hdmi adapter worked too, now just waiting for champions of norrath to arrive lol
17:53 yeah that dot supposed to spin and music plays
Its more of a ocean waves sound
Yea he mentions that around 20:18
@@mathjesticgaming1188 okay thanks
@@vondrebridges9740 I meant to reply to the other guy. My bad.
If you press Square for screen saver mode the orbs come back
Happy new years
You have to set your clock in your settings. Once you set the clock the little orbs will start spinning. Unless your internal clock battery is dead.
Yep. Battery isn't too difficult, IIRC.
might not be worth it in this PS2. i think it might have other issues.
i got a ps2 phat like new with a bunch of accessories for only 40 bucks, with no issues
If i could advise you ,gently clean you ps2 *laser lens* with a *Q tip* and isopropyle *alcohol* . I had the same issues and thought the discs were faulty ,but then It all about cleaning the lens from invisible *dirt* !
Thank me later !
The dot in that first menu that spins in circles is tied to the consoles clock, if that’s not running than the clocks not running, the clock can be set and started in the system configuration.
I still have PS2 slim it's my favourite console I enjoyed Tekken games so much
I'm definetly going to start collecting CIB game systems.
i did bought one today in my local CEX used with 2 year warranty playstation 2 SLIM SCPH 90004 no box very little use for 55€.
Cool
Yeah CeX has really good prices
cex are very decent
The first mistake was buying the Slim. Those PS2 models were garbage. I unfortunately had 2 back in the day and eventually both broke in similar ways. The lid was the culprit each time.
You are correct. That dot is supposed to animate and there are supposed to be lots of them. From some reading, it not moving may be the CMOS battery (a battery on motherboards that enables the keeping of time and settings when there is no power to the board) is out of power
Ive never seen the original packaging, i was real little when we got it, possibly before i was born. I still play the same ps2 in my own place now
It's spinning around yes. This is because your batteri is dead. But you can fix it without replace the batteri. Go to system configuration and clock then press X and O together, and everything should be back to normal
Happy new year!
1 thing i noticed is that your ps2 has dead clock battery because these blue dots are not spinning
The ps2 use to do it alot when it didnt agree with the disc
Was that an issue the slim model had?
I ask since I have the fat model and never had an issue loading a game.
Happy New Year’s Eve Jacob!
I like how you can just pop in a disc and play,no need to wait for it to copy on console i wish they find a way to increase the copy speed drastically
Unfortunately those days are over
I really miss those days where you could just put a disc in the console and start playing and not have to copy information from it
@@J-dogg-2007 that still exists only for blu-ray and DVD's and 4k ultra bluray
The consoles where you can put a disc in and start playing right away include PS1, PS2, PS3, DVD players Wii, Wii U
@@J-dogg-2007 🙂 original xbox and 360 as well as the sega saturn and dreamcast
I ever owned PS2 SLIM before until i retire it in 2023. PS2 SLIM & FAT are basically great.
Cool how some models of the PS2 slim from back then had a Line port for Dial-Up.
Jesus you are young
Only 700xx NTSC U/C have phone line port
Happy New Year !!!!
you can tell this kid was born 10 years after it was manufactured lol
What gave it away?
@@youraveragejoe2 The way he talks and his knowledge of the console gave it away
@@GoodlyPenguin true.
So you're saying I'm 7 years old?
@@jrob0021 Yes. You are absolutely 7 years old, you mong
eBay 30-day Money-back Guarantee. Worked every time.
Imagine him being your uncle you could go to his house and play ps5 Alot
I would not but Im more of an xbox person
I have the newest xbox
Xbox is better
@@yeetmoneyoutthewindow8819 yah
@@yeetmoneyoutthewindow8819 I just want it for the exclusives
Happy new years!!!
That is the sound of the laser tapping on your disc when it cannot properly focus. Do NOT continue using your discs, because it will eventually create a double-ring scratch. This is due to the laser being pushed up and down in order to focus, and in doing so, the two plastic retaining clips that keep the laser eye in place hits the disc. The disc speed is also changed during this process, again to find the right combination of speed and focus. You can verify all this by opening up the console and taping down the two "cover-is-closed" switches (on by the power button and the other is under the leg of the cover door by the PS2 logo on the top) and watching the red light under the disc.
This is an issue with probably ALL slim models (except possibly the ones where the laser assembly is screwed down). You can try to fix it by adjusting the potentiometers underneath the laser eye. This adjusts the voltage for the laser and may help improve its ability to focus, thereby stopping the optics head from moving up/down and hitting the disc. Make sure you have a multimeter to check the resistance at the potentiometers to ensure they are set within the proper range, because using wrong values could very well cause the diode to burn up. This is a temporary fix (how long will it last? who knows...) and even a brand new replacement laser will eventually have this problem. For slim PS2s, look into Free DVD Boot and make yourself an FMCB memory card. From there, take an old router that has NAS support via USB drives (the router must of course have USB ports) and set up a network share -- I use an old ASUS RT-N66 and use Open PS2 Loader to stream your games.
I never knew why this always happened to me when I was a kid and now I know it was always only the ps2 slim. Like it happened to me all the time one game would load perfectly fine and the other wouldn't work. I thought it was just a piece of junk thanks for the info cause I never knew 😂
Do you know which ps2 models have the laser screwed down?
It's not the laser that scratches the discs on slim models, it's the ribbon cable. The only thing holding the ribbon cable back is some double sided tape. Once it lets go it starts ruining discs.
That being said he still needs to get the laser working properly because otherwise it'll wear out faster.
me who doesnt have a ps2: interesting
I have been thinking about selling mine now that I have a PS5. It is in better shape than the one you have. With all packaging mint. Sigh. Might keep it just because I feel so attached to it even though I'm not using it. :)
I'm looking for one if your interested in selling it
I'll buy it💁♀️ then I have one spare😅
Don't ever sell your old consoles unless you really need money.
Slim 9000xx models cuz solid network port great for smb and its softmoded thx to funtuna still have a pi hooked up to my slim ps2 with a 1tb ssd runing like 300+ games off of it runs silky smooth and crispy image from component cable
You should press and hold the power button then change the game disk. You shouldn't tap the power button which is mean restart then open the disk tray because when restarting the ps2 wont stop spinning the disk inside. So suddenly restart and open the disk tray may damage the disk motor. Take a good care of this legendary ps2.
i love your videos you made my 2020 awesome
My childhood in one video
Yeah my is ps3 and xbox 360
@@Windows-rx7qn me too
The reason why the orbs are not spinning is because the CMOS battery in the ps2 slim is dead, meaning that the console can't tell the time and date anymore, this happens with both ps2 fat and slim
That is definitely not like new at all! Should of returned it! I’m selling a much better condition one currently on amazon which still had the plastic wrap on the glossy part.
Happy 2021 Jacob R
Back in the day we had 2 second hand ps2 slims and both had the same problems with weird noises and disc tray /reading disc problems. It also gave red screen a couple of times.
the issue with the orbs are not spining because from the CMOS battery that keep the time running after you unplug the the power you need to open that ps2 and change the battery and thats it I do it myself and its working great
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About the orbs, it's the internal battery wich regulates the clock that died. It's normal after all that time
I think the swirling logo only starts once you have game saves on the memory card. Save a game and see what happens.
Yeah I saved a couple games and it was still like that. I read that it's because there's a dead battery In the console that keeps the clock running
@@jrob0021 It is the battery
@@jrob0021 every console have an 3v battery, you simply must change it
@@jrob0021 Maybe try changing your
year from 2000 to 2004 or later. On the PS2's time settings.
@@jrob0021 hey man mine was doing the same thing. Set the date on your settings. I set up my current date and when I went back to the menu the orbs and music started to play. After unplug you console from any power source and plug it back and turn it on again. If the orbs are not moving it means that your internal clock battery needs to be replaced. Hopes this helps
Ok I dunno what a “LIKE NEW” is but I still *like* this system
If the light is still in the main menu, you have no clock that works on the system
Is the ps2 slim really that small
@@Windows-rx7qn yes it is
Hi I love your vids I haven’t watched your videos in a while
I have gta San andreas on ps2 it’s complete in box.
Same here. I also have GTA 3 and Vice City complete aswell :) I bought them on ebay and they came in a used bundle with all 3 strategy guides for each game
Who asked?
@@lordmegatron65 my local Wal-Mart had 3 of the bundles in 2019 brand new, but for $20. They're still clean without scratches
@@Marsalona Joe Mama
The light is not spining in the main menu of the PS2 means that the internal 3volt battery is dead : you must replace it and the light will spin again.
I still never eaten a ps2 slim if it's a slim It will be easier to eat
C'mon man, the ps3 slim was much tastier......
@@truckercowboyed2638 i think the ps3 super slim is easier to eat
@@Windows-rx7qn i found it to be tough and dry myself........now the ps4 slim, whew that's some good eating.....
@@truckercowboyed2638 try a ps5 pro
@@Windows-rx7qn nah, i prefer the ps5 GPUs as a snack.......
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The Destroy All Humans game had a deep scratch on it which is why the music was messing up and it didn't even load the second time you tried it
I wish I was as rich as you dude, what with all these consoles you buy off Ebay and GameStop 😄
Maybe it's because I live in Europe but 0 problems with consoles on ebay we take good care of stuff in general
@@retroland9703 so true I’m from the uk got a model 2 sega cd from ebay in perfect working condition even the original battery still works and had data saved on the internal memory
@@instahawk8422 I bought several stuff from UK/Deutshland and it was pristine, when I buy in France it's often more problematic
I got a working ps2 on eBay for £20
@@retroland9703 true, i live in norway and my ps2 slim still works and also my SNES 😎 I take good care of everything 🤠
Check all your connections and your memory card. It's happened to me. Also this will happen if your disk is slightly warped.
Finally, take a hand vac and vac the area where you place your disk, not to close.
Good luck
Sounds like the laser needs to be cleaned.
it could be a disc problem with fixing worn out game discs too.
Slim has a problem of scratching up your ps2 disc, I prefer the fat version
8:54 is sitting there because of dead battery
I found that out later in the vid
@@jrob0021 oh OK
@@jrob0021 i must of not watched the vid far enough lol
@@unlined_sardine7426 yeah it was like the last thing I said in the video lol. Like in the last minute or 2
Mine used to do this when loading games. Its dried up grease on laser track. This causes laser worm gear to jump and grind. Remove laser unit and clean with IPA. Fresh grease will solve this problem. Different games/developers read from different areas on disc once anti piracy section has been read. While your in there replace clock battery and clean fan.
Why did he say, weird 2001 sports game😭
Had me dead
Cuz sports suck
Just saying, that ligh stays because the cmos battery were dead, replace it with cr2032 disc battery. Or else you won't able to save your device settings
Bet you $10 GTA 3 is in there lol
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