Dragon Quest VIII Crash. HELP!

[jesalvein]

You can still try from your original disc instead of iso.
But the PS2 you own is known to be buggy.
That's why I'm not very optimistic...

[agasi]

You can still try from your original disc instead of iso.
But the PS2 you own is known to be buggy.
That's why I'm not very optimistic...

i didnt know that there are other versions of ps2, but i got mine back at 2005/2006s.
i tried using the original disc, but it wont even load, its all worn and full of scratches.
so i guess i'm really screwed now, 
i spent 50+ hours for that game. 

[jesalvein]

apparently, you seem to own the very early 1st JP PS2.
and it looks like you bough it very lately