PlayStation 2 Region-Free Modbo 5.0 Modchip Installation Service

This service is for any Japanese or North American PlayStation 2 Slim. At this time we are NOT providing this service for the original PlayStation 2 model.

Modbo 5.0 Feature List:

• Runs Matrix Infinity firmware.
• Supports booting from memory card, disc drive, hard drive, and USB.
• Can play DVD’s from any region.
• Can play PS2 CD and DVD discs, genuine games, imports, as well as backups.
• Can play PS1 CD discs, genuine games, imports, as well as backups
• Support for multi-disc games, and DVD-9 games.

If you would like more information on the mod, please check out the developer's website at: https://quade.co/store/ps2/modbo5/

DISCLAIMER FOR PAL GAMES & HOME VIDEO:

• All PAL PS1 games and some PAL PS2 games only run at 50 Hz. if you want these games to run properly, you will need to make sure your TV/monitor supports 50 Hz. Otherwise, there are still many PAL PS2 games that have native 60 Hz support. Here is a list of some of them: https://www.benoitren.be/60hz-palps2.html
• We do not guarantee perfect DVD home hideo compatibility with this modchip.

We aim to finish all services within 5-7 business days of us receiving your items. During busy times for us, you might expect it to take up to 2 weeks for completion. Transit times not included.

After placing your order, mail your system to:

Retro Island Gaming 
ATTN: Repairs Department
87B Carleton Avenue
Islip Terrace, NY 11752

In your package, please include a piece of paper with your order number. This should be in your order confirmation email. DO NOT INCLUDE ANY CABLES/ACCESSORIES/ETC. We just need the system/controller.

If you are ordering other services from us, you are welcome to ship them in the same package to us. If you order other items in the same checkout as a repair service, those items will not ship until the service(s) are complete.

Repair Terms & Disclaimers:

We do a basic functionality check before service. If your item doesn't power on or perform its core function, we won't proceed—unless the service is meant to fix that issue.

If we find minor problems, we'll contact you. No reply within 24 hours? We'll move forward with the original service at our discretion.

For any system or controller that we do not proceed with service on, we will issue a full refund minus a $10 bench fee. Please test your items before sending them to avoid this.

After service, we re-test functionality. If anything we touched isn't working, we'll fix it.

All services come with a 100-day warranty on the parts and work we did. Damage, wear, or unrelated issues aren't covered.

📦 Mail-in orders: We're not responsible for shipping damage—please pack with care!

View our full Repair Policy here.