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PlayStation 2: Why does my PS2 show a 'Brwser/System Configuration' screen on some ga

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:32:55 -0700

My Playststion 2 opens to a screen that says 'Browser/ system configuration' screen on some of my games. It will not load game when this screen pops up. It also says to use a Playstation or Playstation format game. What does this mean??

⟐ Commented March 24, 2026 at 13:32 MST

PlayStation 2: Why has my screen changed to black and white

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:55:15 -0700

For some reason the playstation 2 is in black and white only. We tried to plug something else into the connection on the TV and it was fine but the playstation is still only black and white.

⟐ Commented March 16, 2026 at 12:55 MST

PlayStation 2: PS2 Reads CDs but not DVDs?

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 18:50:21 -0700

My PS2 reads CDs fine, but produces a disc read error when trying to read a DVD. 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. Is there anything I can do to fix this? Thanks if you can help!

⟐ Answer edited April 25, 2023 at 18:50 MST

PlayStation 2: junk in my trunk

Sat, 19 Sep 2015 14:32:30 -0700

How do i get all that crap out of the vent? They say to use a hand held vaccum but that never works!

⟐ Answer deleted September 19, 2015 at 14:32 MST

PlayStation 2: was working fine, but wont turn on now.

Fri, 30 May 2025 20:58:57 -0700

I had gotten the console from a friend and it turned on just fine, now even though I've tried several different power cords it the light won't even come on.

⟐ Answer accepted May 30, 2025 at 20:58 MST

PlayStation 2: wont play disk but keeps showing it on screen

Sat, 20 May 2023 06:29:40 -0700

Won't read or play games or DVD but shows disk on screen

⟐ Answered May 20, 2023 at 6:29 MST

PlayStation 2: Disc is not spinning with a new laser PlayStation 2

Mon, 06 May 2024 17:16:26 -0700

I have one old fat Playstation 2 to fix. It doesn´t read disc. I have tested dvd:s, normal Playstation 2 game disc, Playstation 2 blue disc etc.. With some of the games it did not work at all, just saying No data etc, but with one rally game (I think it was blue disc) it started to run it, but after couple of minutes (before the rally was begun, it was in language choosing place) it said something like error, I go back to retirement.

1. First I tried to clean laser with isopropanol (or that thing, how you write it right..) alcohol. Not working, alcohol is better to keep in my drinks.

2. I ordered a new laser from ebay. (Old one was 400C and this is the same type) After 3-4 weeks I finally got it here and tested it. Now the disc was not spinning anymore, it was trying to start spinning but not wanted to spin with the new laser on.

3. I took the old laser off, and old one back, and the disc started to spin, but not reading...

So what I should do next? Why did not the disc spin with the new laser on?

Somebody help me, please! Guys are waiting with the beers in hands when the can play again, if I can´t fix this those are going married or something so this is serious situation...

⟐ Commented May 06, 2024 at 17:16 MST

PlayStation 2: The memory card slot 1 does not work

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 08:39:48 -0700

My Playstation 2 memory card slot 1 does not work properly. I have inserted many different memory cards to see if it was that, however, each of them is not recognised by any of my games. I have looked everywhere to see if anyone could repair it for me and no one seems interested.

⟐ Answered April 30, 2022 at 8:39 MST

PlayStation 2: Browser/System Configuration on PS2

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 04:07:23 -0700

When ever I turn on my PlayStation 2 it pops up a screen that says

Browser

System Configuration

And below it it says

❌ Enter

⟐ Commented August 15, 2025 at 4:07 MST

PlayStation 2: crashes during game.?overheating or over

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 04:38:43 -0700

I've been looking for similar problems but everything seems to be for the PS3. My kids have the "buzz" games and at first I thought that they were all madly pressing the buttons and the machine had overloaded and crashed. Took the game to in-laws and it played fine. The PS2 works ok for about 30minutes then crashes and goes back to home screen, red power light flashes. Turn machine off and on again and it will play for less time. I am thinking this is some sort of overheating or video problem, fans are working, it was thoroughly cleaned not so long ago (problem started ages after that so I can't see a link)Not a disk prob as it happens with other games. Ideas???

it would seem that the fan I have taken out is not so easy to find similar new, I've a few bids on broken PS2's to try and salvage but there are apparently 12 different releases so fans differ.. am looking for 60mmx15mm fan, output is 24.5cfm. 2 Pin connection. anyone know how much variation I can go? Closest I've found is 21cfm which I'm very tempted to get but it comes from the US so I've time to dither if exactness is the key.

⟐ Commented March 15, 2024 at 4:38 MST

PlayStation 2: Unable to read playstation 2 disc

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 00:52:58 -0700

I have few question in my Playstation 2 (Fat Version)

Sony Playstation(R)2 Model No.SCPH-50006

1-Unable to read all PS 2 Discs.

2-How to adjust the gear position?(got 2 gear version)

3-Possible is lens damage?

4-Possible fix without replacement?

5-If anything damage is valuable to repair this version devices?

⟐ Answered November 09, 2022 at 0:52 MST

PlayStation 2: Why is my ps2 model SCPH-90004 not reading discs

Sat, 03 Oct 2015 21:09:44 -0700

When i put a ps2 game the lens start to make sqeaking noise and the screens shows disc read error and i wonder what adjusting lens helps with?

⟐ Answered October 03, 2015 at 21:09 MST

PlayStation 2: Why is my ps2 not displaying pictures?

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 05:26:52 -0700

My ps2 is not showing any pictures just a screen with a zipped image like not even showing the main place where you wait for the game to open, just no image?

⟐ Answered July 13, 2021 at 5:26 MST

PlayStation 2: PS2 Slim making a grinding noise

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 04:37:41 -0700

So my PS2 is making the exact same noise as in this video:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4Z2gR3gKFr...

and according to this video it's the Worm thing. Now I have not taken my PS2 apart to check that worm thing, but it is making the exact same noise and only does it when a disc is inserted just like in the video so I assume it's the exact same problem.

Do I have to buy the replacement part and have someone replace it for me? Does Sony still do repairs on PS2? Or is there a home fix I can do?

I just got Okami for ps2 so really eager to get my ps2 up and running again.

⟐ Commented January 12, 2026 at 4:37 MST

PlayStation 2: The video port has a loose connection.

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 14:39:12 -0700

I have an original Playstation 2 and it is definitely showing its age. The port that the original AV cables connect to in the back of the console have become worn out with use over time. When I attempt to play my games the screen flickers on the t.v. or I lose video altogether. Audio is still present, regardless. Is there way to order the part to replace this port and solder to the board? Or, does anyone have a nifty hardware hack to wire new leads directly to an AV cable? I am assuming all I would need for the second choice is the pin out diagram for the PS2. I have several AV cables just laying about that I could use.

⟐ Answered April 17, 2020 at 14:39 MST

PlayStation 2: Fat Ps2 Wont Spin Any Disks

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 02:22:55 -0700

Hello I have a fat ps2 and i took it apart awhile back to clean the console because. I disconnected the power ribbon from under the DVD drive then I just cleaned it up with some compressed air and some cotton swabs without any thing on them.. After I did that i couldn't get the power cable back in under the DVD drive so i disconnected the two ribbon cables from under the DVD drive. After that i plugged the power cable under the DVD drive. but than i released that the ribbon cables were hard to get them back in so i gave up for a few months in the months that the ps2 was taken apart i made sure not to drop it or get dust on it ect. Earlier this week i tried it again and i got the dvd drive plugged in the ribbon cables for under the DVD drive. i went to turn it on everything works but it wont read any disks. what i mean by this is that you can put in any disk ps2 games, ps1 games, movies ect. Not one will spin. I can go into the main ps2 screen were i can go to settings or browser it shows that the DVD drive is there but wont be spin any disks that i put into it. It used to read disks before it apart im pretty sure i didn't break anything because i took apart consoles in the past and they still work. I Googled the problem and look around and i cant find anything thats working i tried cleaning the laser and everything but i dont think its the laser but i could be wrong. all the cables are plugged in. Is there any solutions or should go buy and new spindle ?

I know there is problems like this on the ps2 slim but i cant find any working solutions for the fat ps2. Also the Ps2 has a mod chip in it that was installed by a person years ago.

⟐ Commented April 04, 2024 at 2:22 MST

PlayStation 2: Stops working after 10 minutes of play.My cpu fans not working.is that

Sat, 16 Sep 2023 20:24:11 -0700

My play station 2 s cpu fans not working. IS it the problem for crashing of the ps2 after 10 minutes of play

⟐ Answered September 16, 2023 at 20:24 MST

PlayStation 2: Disk tray won’t close

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 08:41:08 -0700

I just received my dads old ps2 and the disk drive will open, but when prompted to shut it does so, then opens back up. It does this twice then just stays open.

i took it apart to clean it, and am hoping the problem will fix itself. Knowing it wont, what should i do?

⟐ Answer accepted September 29, 2021 at 8:41 MST

PlayStation 2: My ps2 is no longer showing pictures

Mon, 31 Jul 2017 08:10:40 -0700

The play station is no longer showing picture just like that, I opened it nd clean everywhere but is still not showing

⟐ Commented July 31, 2017 at 8:10 MST

PlayStation 2: ps2 game wont work

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 11:32:54 -0700

My ps2 game wont work it plays the beginning but then it stops and says please close the disc tray and insert the game disc

⟐ Answered February 08, 2017 at 11:32 MST