Why don't you guys get a modchip? I'm sure they are cheap in japan
If you don't want that, You can use special software that will let you play backup games (Keep it legal)
, and DVD's from any region
Try this:
Amazon.co.uk: DVD Region X (PS2): PC & Video Games
This one is very good, This is the one that I use, well I have a modchip but on my second PS2 that I won, I use this one:
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