DVD format questions... and thoughts on a DVD burner.

[Soeru]

Just before I go and buy a DVD burner and burn PS2 games like hell, I'd like to know a bit more on the different types of DVD discs. Just what's all this DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD-whatever stuff? I'd like to know which I should use to burn PS2 games, data, and movies. My major concern is the difference between +R and -R and if they'll both work on a PS2 and plain ol' DVD player(modded of course). I think I already know what RW stands for. And the dual-layer DVDs are quite obvious.
Anyone care to explain? Thanks.

Btw, I'm getting the NEC ND-2510A Silver: http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduc...152-025&DEPA=1

What do you think of this drive? I want something that'll last.

[Solidus Joe]

+ and - are as said just different formats in the way the DVDs are burned, I don't think it matters which you use for movies as I have used both, but I think PS2 needs DVD-Rs, and they can't read RWs, but anyways besides that I dunno.

[Ryan]

+R and -R, thats the only difference, there just 2 different formats. But go with -R for the DVD's because theres more stuff out there that will read -R and not +R. Thats the same DVD Burner im gettin as soon as i get the money for it.

[Paul Miller]

That drive looks nice, I'm thinking about buying one. I'll have to do some more research on them first, but that seems like a great deal.

[polobunny]

Stick with DVD-R for ps2 games even thought the lastest ps2 versions can take DVD+R. I suggest -R for every of your needs.

[Nightfall Z]

not bad good speeds, decent price, and burns double layer dvd9 discs.

[mushindo]

The DVD-R/RW standard was developed by Pioneer, and is used primarily by Apple and Pioneer. These “minus“ discs can only be written to in one layer on the discs surface. In addition, this format is supported by the DVD forum, but is in no way an industry standard.

The DVD+R/RW format is supported by Philips, Dell, Sony, HP, and Microsoft. These discs can be written to in multiple layers, giving them slightly better and more disc storage than the “minus“ format.

DVD-Rs are better for home movies and dvd players. DVD+Rs are better for computer use. I'll spare the techno jargon involved.

[Gospel]

+R is just better in general.

[Norgus]

+R has all the features (multisession, dual layers, etc)
-R Has the best compatibility and will play in more devices. (But doesnt have multisession etc..)

[Evil Ted]

Originally posted by polobunny
Stick with DVD-R for ps2 games even thought the lastest ps2 versions can take DVD+R. I suggest -R for every of your needs.

Actually, pretty much every PS2 takes DVD+R. I have both a version 4 (older) and a version 10 (newest) PS2, and it works equally well on both.

[Josh]

My v5 PS2 can read DVD+R disks.

I would use -R for PS2 games and such. Do what mushindo said. That is what I would have said.

[Soeru]

I see, well thanks for all the help. I'll do as told, I just guess I'll have to try a +R disc to see if it works on my v7 PS2... once I have it modded.