i have a playstation its not chipped i was playing chrono cross when it locked up i turned off the power and when i turned it back on it when to the memory card screen now it dose this with all my games but it plays music cd's fine its about 5 years old i used a disc cleaner in it and it work for about 5 min then just went to the memory card screen again so i tryed the disc cleaner again but it did not help
anyone know how i can fix this mess

Hmm, clear case of age. *My PSX is about 5 years old as well. *It plays fine but i heard awhile ago two different types went out about 5 years ago. They vary with the different number codes under the PSX. The number is on the back sticker. Mine says U5928906. *If its a different number on your then you may need it serviced or buy a new one for $100 bucks. *Goto a Wiz or Circuit City near you and have it serviced. *Hope this helps. :thumbsup:

i can make a few suggestions...i'm not an electronics expert, so you might want to wait for more advice before trying anything i tell you.

--it might be humidity. *on humid days my Playstation freezes up or won't play at all (i get the Memory Card screen). *there's not much you can do about that. *maybe turn a fan on, pointed at the PSx.

--there might be dirt or dust inside the console. *unplug it, open it up, and check (not a very good idea-you could accidently make the problem worse)

--the laser thingy might be sticking. *try turning the console upside-down and see if that helps. *sometimes when it won't work, i open the lid and give the laser thing a little nudge, which seems to loosen it up or something. *or, i just pick up one corner about a quarter-inch and let it drop; the impact seems to help.

--it might be the game CD. *i can't help with that, and anyway i'm just guessing.
*i've had my PSx for almost 6 years, and i bought it used. *it actually works better now than when i first got it.

hey juggleknot you are right about the fan thing that happen to me about 2 years ago and i blowed in it and it fixed it so maby you should try that dude it will save you money *:holidays2: well i am gouing to go now bye

ok its either ur cd is scrached or its dat ur lens is weak or knocked out so as gene said go and get it repaired dont try ne thing ur self
see ya around and hope u get ur playstation back fast!!! *