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:

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

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)

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 !!

• Slide-Tool must use with Swap Magic 3.
• There is no necessary to modify your PS2 console. So no warranty void.
• Cheap and easy to use.
• Slide Tool Compatible with CD-R and DVD-R backups.
• Slide-tool Compatible with ALL PS2 models (included the latest V9 version SCPH50000)

  Slide Tool Demo Video

CODER is a new member of Swap Magics family. It maintains all the features of Swap Magic - excellent compatibility; allow launching programs from USB devices or memories; supports CD/DVD import and backup games, etc. Apart from the above functions, CODER introduces the feature of using Action Replay codes for enhanced game play. The Action Replay codes are cheat codes that help you break records easily with various functions such as infinity lives, infinity energy, max level, etc. From now on, you dont need to find any other cheating device that works with Swap Magic!

CODER features:

There is one more tool included in Magic Switch Pro V3, i.e. Tool E. Tool E is designed to solve the problem that installation of D requires open the case which will void the warranty of console. It is installed near the location of previous Tool C but usable on the new version of PS2 Slimline. Please refer to the installation manual of Magic Switch Pro V3.

You can see that a special small die(which is called Tool D)is added into the original Magic Switch Pro pack. This small die is specially designed for the latest model of PS2 Slim, such as, Ceramic White and Satin Silver. Since the "Tool C"(the biggest parts of the Magic Switch Pro) can not be inserted into the new model of PS2 Slim(Tool C can still insert into PS2 Slim old model, pls refer to the previouse news), you need to install Tool D instead of Tool C to load imported/backup games on PS2 Slim.