Messiah2 clones?

[evewasdyn]

Now i see the Messiah2 for around $69. But i also see a Messaih2 XS (clone) for only $29.

Now i'm going to just assume they programed this thing EXACTLY the same. Or they wouldn't even bother.
So, has anyone installed this clone, and had any problems? And were they even shure i was the clone that had a problem. Not thier install of it. I have read "bad" things about clones. But these could be untested facts.
Its the difference between installing 1 chip, or 2 into my my 2 sisters systems. Cuase i KNOW i will have to anyway.

[bighap]

Nothing is programmed the same as the real Messiah 2. Don't bother with clones. It may seem like a good deal, but it will usually lead the headaches down the road. Not sure where you are looking to buy a Messiah 2 for $69, but you can get it for $58 from charlie_ps2 or dust2dust.

[TylerDurden]

A friend of mine buys lots of chips and happened across some Messiah 2 clones for about the same price you listed and when installed there were a number of problems including some games not working and the chip not working at all. Now he always gets the real deal Messiah 2 pro and hasnt had any problems.





Tyler!

[mach7]

Ya done get whatcha pay for.