Different region of PS2 need different version of Swap Magic 3.

The above information could be found on the PS2 console. Please identify your region (NTSC / PAL) before buying Swap Magic 3.

Due to the main function of Swap Magic 3 is booting up your Playstation 2 console. And then you can change your backup / import game discs for playing, therefore you may need some tools to help you to open up your CD tray of your console. And here is a table shown you that what additional tools do you need if you use our Swap Magic 3 Boot Disc.

SCPH-50000 SCPH-50001 SCPH-50002 SCPH-50003 SCPH-50004 SCPH-50010 SCPH-55001 SCPH-55006 SCPH-55007 SCPH-55010

SCPH-39000 SCPH-39001 SCPH-39002 SCPH-39003 SCPH-39004 SCPH-39008 SCPH-37000

SCPH-30000R SCPH-30001R SCPH-30002R SCPH-30003R SCPH-30004R SCPH-30006R

SCPH-35004 SCPH-35003 SCPH-35002 SCPH-35001

SCPH-30004 SCPH-30003 SCPH-30002 SCPH-30001 SCPH-30000

You should buy:

or

If your PS2 is in slim model:

SCPH-70000 (Japan) SCPH-70002 SCPH-70003 (UK) SCPH-70004 (Europe) SCPH-70011 (North America) SCPH-70012 (USA)

You should buy:

or

Swap Magic 3 has been designed with one purpose in mind - booting backups/import games. In the Swap Magic 3.6 Plus package, there are two discs. One disc is for booting CD-R games, and another is for booting DVD-R games.
In short, the procedure for booting a backup with Swap Magic is like this:

Insert disc	Load Programme	Swap your disc	Play game

1. Insert a Swap Magic 3 Disc in your PlayStation2 (CD is for booting CD backups/import games. DVD version is for booting DVD backups/import games)
2. When there are two options (Load Program and Video Mode) on the screen, that is the time to swap the disc. ** [ you need to install the tools ( eg. magic switch, fliptop , slide tools ) to enable the console not to reset while swaping the disc ]
3. Insert your CD or DVD backup
4. Use Flip Top Cover or Slide-Tool to put the CD tray back
5. Press X on joy pad and the game will start

The installation of Magic Switch Pro V3 is similar to the previous version. The only difference is the installation of Tool E.

Installation manual of Magic Switch Pro V3 (.pdf format)
Magic Switch installation demo (Video)

The installation step of Tool D is really simple. The following document shows you how to install Tool D step by step. Also, installation steps of Tool A and B are included in this document

Tool D of Magic Switch Pro V2 Installation Guide (English) (.pdf format)
Magic Switch installation demo (Video)

There is a brand new product called "Magic Switch" available in the market. (News from Linker4u.com). By the Magic Switch, we can use Swap Magic 3.3 on the latest PS2 console SCPH-7000X.

Recently, Magic Switch Pro was release, too. Magic Switch Pro provides the same function as Magic Switch did. The main difference is that the Tool C of Magic Switch Pro is much smaller than the old version. This means that you can close the console cover when using Swap Magic 3 disc!! Some users may find that it is difficult for them to install the Tool C. Here are 2 pictures which show you how to install the Tool C.

And here are the installation guide of Magic Switch Pro:

Magic Switch Pro Installation Guide (English) (.pdf format)
Magic Switch Pro Installation Fuide (Japanese) (.pdf format)
Using Swap Magic 3 with Magic Switch Demo Video

Slide-Tool should be used with Swap Magic 3. By using Slide Tool, it is an easy, simple and inexpensive way for all the people to play their PS2 CD-R or DVD-R backups. Slide-Tool is a newly "never seen before" solution and substitute to a modchip for Playstation2.

With the Slide tool, you can play your backups without modchip installation. Normally, when installing a backup solution, you have to open your console and make much modification. Now, you do not need to open the console and keep your sony warranty stays intact.

As the Slide Tool will not incur any changes to your Playstation2 internal system, it is operating completely normal. Playing PS1 and PS2 original games as it should, and playing DVD movies as it should, too. Give up your modchip now !!

Using Swap Magic 3 with Slide Tool Demo Video
Slide Tool User Guide (English)
Slide Tool User Guide (Chinese)
Slide Tool User Guide (Japanese) (.pdf format)
Slide Tool User Guide (Spanish) (.pdf format)

• Suitable for SCPH-7000X PSTwo consoles.
• Work perfectly with the Swap Magic 3 Disc and no-solder chips.
• Allows you to swap the discs easily.

Magic Case Installation Guide for SCPH-7000X

Flip Top Cover is a perfect solutions for playing backups and imports with the Swap Magic Disc on your PS2 as it allows you to change the CD easily. This is performed by swapping the store-bought (original) Swap Magic 3 Disc with your burned PS2 CDR & DVDR back-ups by lifting the Flip-Top lid.

Magic Case Installation Guide
Using Swap Magic 3 with Magic Case Demo Video