PS2 Versions are so confusing...
 

I know ppl have asked this a lot of times

I plan to mod my PS2:
serial - U1973112
NTSC - U/C
SCPH - 30001R

I looked at some sites and I still can't determine my model, please help.

Also, if you find out my version... Can you tell me the BEST mod for it? I plan to play PSone and PS2 backups, ALSO japanese games too. I'm not too good with soldering.
thanks again

more info added
 

i read a few pages and concluded i either have a V4R, v5, v6...
hmmmmmmm........

i have an electrical shock warning under my PS2, does this help?

oh yea and if you determine my version, what is the best MOD for it?

thanks again, you guys are the best

check this link http://www.modchips4sale.com/which_chips.htm

from the looks of it, you probably have a v5 console.

check out this page to make sure : http://consolemods.tripod.com/mods/id6.html

So many models, so many sites with descriptions on how to find out what you have got?

A sticky post would be a good idea on this subject, with a nice list.

3001r
"r" its a v5
it could possibly b v4r but ver much doubt it
the only way gaurantee this is to open up look at the booard
v4 board and v5 board r different look at any wiring diagrams u will know v4 and v5 then

v6 is same v5 most chips excet no solder (1 clip is otherway round)

best chip for u is magic 2 v5/v6