PlayStation 2 Disk read error Solutions!

I've managed to get many of my games and DVDs working by simply using my PS2 upside down. No, really, its quite effective in getting rid of DREs. Simply put the disc in (thoroughly wipe clean the disc first) then turn the PS2 upside down and press reset and it may work. Some of the older PS2's struggle to read PS2 games on dual-layered discs. Of course, this depends on the condition of your PS2, or more specifically, its laser. God of War and Gran Turismo 4 are both on dual-layered disc and are both notorious for DRE's. Slimline PS2's seem to have no problem with dual-layer discs. VVasp

Ive got a slimline and Gran Turisom 4 is the onlygame disc i have problems with. Some DVDs too.

gt4 was my 3rd game i ever played on a ps2 and it gave me no problems on a slim older over heating one and newer one that doesnt get hot enough to worry and today i played on it for 7 hours and still no overheat and no heat worries

I've tried to play CD's on my old plumpy PS2,but it just wouldn't work! Do I HAVE to place it upside down? Please respond soon.:)

I am getting the disc read error for san andreas on my ps2. it did it when I 1st put it in brand new 2 mos. ago, I didn't mess with it for a few days and was thinking about taking it back to wal-mart to trade for the same game but it started playing and continued until yesterday. I was saving progress with cheats activated but it plays fine in my neighbor's ps2 with my disk and memory card. I've tried the diagnosis but nothing happens. Other games play fine. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated because I was pretty far along.problems10