How do you get rid of scratches on a disc?
Apply a small dab of white toothpaste or metal polish to a clean, lint-free (ie fluff-free) cloth and rub very gently along the scratch from the disc’s centre outwards. Cover the full length of the scratch, then repeat twice for good measure.
How do you fix a scratched ps4 disc?
Use a small dab of the gritty type of toothpaste. The gritty toothpaste can act as a mild abrasive and will remove scratches from the disc. To use the toothpaste method, get your finger wet first. Slowly wipe and move the toothpaste into the scratch on the disc.
Does GameStop remove scratches from games?
No. if a scratched game comes in the GameStop they simply defect it and ship it off to a warehouse to get it fixed.
Can GameStop clean games?
You can ask someone at your local Gamestop to clean it for you, or call your local electronics store and see if they offer this service.
Can you tell if a game has been resurfaced?
When the resurfacing is done correctly, you can’t tell it has ever been done. The AzuraDisc process done by a skilled operator is best.
What does a resurfaced disc look like?
In general, they’re round with a small hole in the middle. Usually the top has some sort of logo or design on it. That helps you to know what game is contained on the disc. Most of them tend to be silver colored on the bottom but I’ve seen some that are black too.
How many times can you resurface a disc?
Quote Google: “Each disc can be repaired up to 50 times or more depending on how deep the scratches penetrate.
Can you resurface ps1 games?
I work at a used game retailer and we resurface ps1 games all the time without any problems. Do not, as some people have suggested, get one of those hand cranked scratch removers. Most of them are complete garbage and will put such bad swirl marks on your games they will be beyond repair.
Can PS1 discs be repaired?
Go to your local music/game shop. Ask them if they offer to resurface it. My local gamestore has a $3 dollar fee for resurfacing but those machines are much more effective being industrial grade and are worth it. All a disc repair machine does is remove some of the plastic surface of a disc and then polish it out.
How do you fix a scratched PS1 game?
Hold the PlayStation game disc under cold water to get the shiny side wet. Apply (roughly) a dime-sized amount of toothpaste to your cloth. Use more or less depending on the amount of scratches on the disc. Gently rub toothpaste over the scratched area in straight strokes, starting from the center.
Why is the PS1 disc black?
In the era of the original PlayStation, most of the games used black discs. There is no special reason for that. It is simply because of the technology of the time. These discs were simply inserted into the original PlayStation console for them to load the game.
How long do PS1 discs last?
With proper cleaning, storage, and handling of your game disc they should last about 25+ years for the disc to naturally rot.
Can PS1 games get disc rot?
Re: PS1 games disc rot. It’s not hogwash. You can check academic papers about disc rot from institutions like National Archives Museum in Washington, DC. A pressed CD can last around 100 years at maximum, but that’s pure theory. You need high-quality materials during the pressing and optimal storing conditions.
Can you burn your own PS1 games?
You will not be able to burn a normal disc or a normal dvd. You need to have usbutil , download the game and compress the game by using usbutil. Beat option will be to to get a MOD done on your ps2 and play games with the usb.
Can you burn PS1 ROMs to disc?
Hello, the answer to your question is yes. You do need to burn both files to your cd. There are a few programs that can open both of these files. Some examples of these programs are Nero, ISO Buster, etc. .
How can I play burned PS1 games without modchip?
Some guy had made a video guide of him doing it here: 1) First make something to hold the open tray button down (its in the top right of ps1 underneath the lid) bluetack should work ok. 2) Get ImgBurn and dump / burn your PS1 games to a CDR. 3) Find a PS1 gameshark / action replay and run it.
Can ps3 play burned PS1 games?
No. Any ps3 can play ps1 games?? If you install a custom firmware like ferrox etc you can load . bin,iso,or img psx games from a usb or copy them to the hdd.
How do I rip PS1 games?
Put your PS1 or PS2 disc into your computer. Choose the destination of the file, by clicking the little folder+magnifying glass button. Click the CD button at the bottom. Wait for it to finish ripping.