Finding a CD/DVD copy that works.

[sworddude]

I got the PS2 back in 2021. It should still be in relatively good shape, right?

was it used from somebody else or brand new?

Considering it's 2021 I find it hard to believe it was brand new. would cost quite a bit if that's the case.

also phat or slim version?

disc repair, go to some shops or stores that offer a disc repair service, usually should only cost a few bucks.

Pre-owned, and a Slim.

what model number? allot of slim versions are unreliable aside from the latest version. 90K version is pretty reliable for example

And in pre owned it probably already was used quite allot.

also earlier slim models have some compatibility issues with quite some games, even some ps2 ones. wikipedia however removed the list some time ago. kinda doubt X was in there but still.

[castletonsnob]

I don't see any stores near me that offer CD/DVD repair.

I looked at the bottom, which has a lot of sticky paper residue, and it says SCPH-7500.

[sworddude]

I don't see any stores near me that offer CD/DVD repair.

I looked at the bottom, which has a lot of sticky paper residue, and it says SCPH-7500.

7500 is not a great one. well if there ain't an cd repair shops nearby. I'd recommend to just skip FF X for now. enjoy the console with other games.

Find a better copy in the future, quite cheap and common game.

Or like some people already said, Give the laser a cleaning with some alcohol and a cotton swab. could just be a bit dirty after a few years. could do wonders seen people doing that and even being able to read dual layered discs again.

[castletonsnob]

Do you think it's more likely my PS2, then?

[sworddude]

Do you think it's more likely my PS2, then?

I would probably work on a ps2 with a good laser yes.

However in said state a clean copy of X would probably be read withouth issues.

In your state I wouldn't go for drastic measures if all other games can be enjoyed however. Take it slow no rush.

FF X is a Very cheap and common game, it's not something that even resellers can get rid of easily. you'll find a cleaner copy easily at some point on the cheap.

Get a near mint to mint disc in the future if you decide to try it out. aka only very few very faint scratches if not better.

[castletonsnob]

I was able to get to Evrae in my last copy of FFX, which I'd estimate to be the halfway point of the game, and I think this copy might be in about the same shape or better.