Can PS2 read CD?

All CDs work fine (PS1 games, audio CDs, and some PS2 games released on CD), however all DVDs (DVD videos, and PS2 games released on DVD) produce a disk read error.

Why my PlayStation 2 won’t read disc?

It could be a problem with its wiring (the motors ribbon cable sometimes is the problem, so inspect that) or it has simply died. If not a motor problem. It could also be that the laser can’t read the disk/detect there is one, the motor won’t spool up/spin. The laser is what tells the motor to pin, go a set speed etc.

What if my PS2 won’t read discs?

Put the disk cover back on, put a game in and see if it works. If it doesn’t work, open it back up and move the gear a little more. Test both gold/silver games and blue games. If Your PS2 still doesnt work you should try cleaning the lens with a cotton swab.

How do you clean a PS2 disc reader?

Supplies:

1. Remove the coverings using a flat head screwdriver.
2. After the cover is removed, the top of the disc drive is revealed.
3. Carefully remove the top to the disc drive, and the inside is exposed along with the disc reading lens.
4. Using a damp cotton swab, gently clean the disc reading laser lens.

What is the PS2 red screen of death?

The PlayStation 2’s Red Screen of Death (also known as RSoD) comes up if you insert an unreadable disc or an Xbox 360/PC game. It is accompanied by a sound similar to the start-up, but with a more tense noise.

Why do some PS2 games have blue?

It turns out the CD-ROM part of the CD/DVD drive tends to fail first, so a PS2 might stop being able to load only some PS2 games (since only some are CD-ROMs). This was presumably done because CD-ROMs were cheaper to make, so if your game fit in ~700mb, why bother with a 4.7gb disc?

How do I fix an unreadable PS2 disc?

Take a small amount of toothpaste and lay it on your preferred disc. Apply the paste on the disc in a circular pattern. Remember this as the friction the circular motion creates results in the removal of scratches. After about 10 minutes, wash the disc thoroughly with cold water.

Can PS2 use HDMI?

Unfortunately, the PS2 does not play well with modern HD TVs, as the allowable video modes for the PS2 are often not supported. So, the device itself is simplicity itself: one end plugs directly into the PS2, the other end has an output for an HDMI cable. You can run the cable to an available TV port.

How do I get my PS2 disc to work?

What does disc read error on PlayStation 2 mean?

If you clicked on this FAQ, you are likely suffering from Disc Read Errors (or “DREs”, as the PlayStation2 General board lovingly refers to them as). But for those not in the know, a Disc Read Error is when the PlayStation 2 refuses to play a certain game.

What do I need to read a PS2 disc?

We’re only going to need a few tools for this. Grab your PS2, a normal-size Phillips and a flathead screwdriver, a small or jeweler’s size Phillips screwdriver, a can of compressed air, and one each of (if you own any): a DVD, a PSone game, a silver PS2 game, and a blue PS2 game (namely Contra: Shattered Soldier).

What makes a PlayStation 2 easier to read?

By taking two 1-inch long pieces of scotch tape and putting them on opposite sides of the CD (as close to the CD hole as possible), the PS2 suddenly has an easier time reading discs. How is this possible, you ask? The disc is using the two symmetric pieces of tape to balance itself on the laser, making the disc easier to be read by the laser.

How do you remove the disk from a PS2?

Remove the disk cover and plug in the PS2. Press the open button and then unplug it. Find the little white gear and put a mark on it where it touches the smaller gold gear (so you can move it back if needed in the future).