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Re: Is Modding a PS2 Legal?
That pretty much depends on the type of mod you plan to do.
If you just plan to say...change the case, or change a light color...completely legal.
However, if you plan to...idk....put every SNES game on it...Not so much.Originally posted by aTalkingCow;Originally posted by Obama;Originally posted by Tex :) -
Re: Is Modding a PS2 Legal?
If you use a hard mod chip to burn games, illegal.
If you just tamper the game a bit, I would say legal, unless you use for online play. Still legal, but possible ban.
Abything else, like changing the peripherals around, colour, etc. legal.Comment
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Re: Is Modding a PS2 Legal?
Pretty sure after you pay for a product you own the physical object, therefore as long as you don't try to sell it as a product as your own or something then owning a modded PS2 is not illegal.
SNES games unless you own the cartridge (and i think even then...) on the PS2 would also be illegal. Playing burned games, same deal.
It's not like anyone is going to come to your house and arrest you anyway. =/
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Re: Is Modding a PS2 Legal?
What about modding your PS2 to work with say, a Wiimote for whatever reason?Why would you put that in your signature? You've lost your signature rights for a month. (You'll get them back on March 10th, 2012.)Comment
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Re: Is Modding a PS2 Legal?
Even if it is illegal. Go for it, just like Seinken said, no one is going to barge into your house, and arrest you.
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Re: Is Modding a PS2 Legal?
Exactly, I should know! :PComment
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Re: Is Modding a PS2 Legal?
Who cares if it's illegal or not? Pretty sure I have 500 GB of Illegal media on my PC right now.
EDIT: Shash posted? Omgf.Last edited by ninjaKIWI; 01-2-2008, 12:29 PM.Originally posted by JewpinthethirdComment
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Re: Is Modding a PS2 Legal?
DMCA made removing some copy-protection stuff in hardware illegal, so it's possible for it to be illegal even though you own the PS2.
But as has already been said, it's irrelevant, as you are guaranteed not to get in any trouble for it as long as you keep it to yourself.4th Official FFR Tournament - Master division champion!
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Re: Is Modding a PS2 Legal?
It's known as a secondary offense in the criminal world. No, nobody is going to do a worldwide console check for illegality. But if there was a legitimate reason to come search your house, it would be tacked on.
Kinda like being pulled over for a broken taillight, yet getting a ticket for not wearing a seatbelt. Police can't pull you over for not having a seatbelt on, you see. It's a secondary offense.Last edited by Squeek; 01-2-2008, 02:34 PM.Comment
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