How to Fix Scratched PS2 Games

Last Updated: November 16, 2019

At one time or another, there will be a point where we will have to fix our video game disc. This may be due to our rough use, our friend's rough use, whatever. A scratched game disc will be quite irritating to play with and the PS2 may not even read it. So, let's begin.

Method 1

Method 1 of 3:
Using Toothpaste

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Take a small amount of toothpaste and lay it on your preferred disc.
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Apply the paste on the disc in a circular pattern. Remember this as the friction the circular motion creates results in the removal of scratches.
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After about 10 minutes, wash the disc thoroughly with cold water.

Method 2

Method 2 of 3:
Using a Banana

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Take the banana and apply it on the disc in a circular motion.
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After 4-6 minutes, wash the disc with cold water.

Method 3

Method 3 of 3:
Using a Deodorant

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Apply your deodorant all around the disc. Be careful, as too much deodorant can cause damage to the layers of the disc and the PS2 laser won't be able to take all that damage.
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Immediately rub the disc slowly with a clean, soft cloth. Don't rub too hard as it may end up leaving patches on the disc.
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Depending on what deodorant you are using, the disc may be destroyed, beyond your reach or repaired. And voila! That's how you remove scratches.

Community Q&A

Question

Does this method work with all PS2 games?

Community Answer

It should work on most PS2 games, if not all of them.
Question

Can I eat the banana after rubbing it on my game?

Community Answer

You probably won't get sick, but it may be dirty. If you really want to eat it, cut off the end that you rubbed the disk with.
Question

Will any kind of toothpaste be okay to use?

Community Answer

Any non-gel pastes that do not have baking soda will work.
Question

What toothpaste can I use?

Community Answer

Any commercial toothpaste will work.
Question

Will toothpaste fix a scratched PS2 game?

Community Answer

Yes, according to the article it will help.
Question

For the banana method, how do I use the banana?

Community Answer

Similar to the toothpaste, but you peel the banana and rub it around the disc.
Question

Can a white toothpaste fix the disc?

Community Answer

Yes, you would be able to use a white toothpaste for this.
Question

Will Windex work to fix scratched games?

Community Answer

No, it will not. Windex is a multi-surface cleaner, so it will only clean the disc, not fill in the scratches.
Question

My Sonic Heroes wont let me play Lost Forest. The disc doesn't seem to be scratched up that much. How do I fix it?

Community Answer

May be a bug in the game itself. Try consulting game forums such as GameFaqs to see if this has happened to anyone else.
Question

Should I use a soft cloth to dry the disc?

Community Answer

You could. If it's soft, it won't scratch the disk further, so drying it shouldn't be a problem.

Warnings

Don't apply too much deodorant on the disc.

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Don't exert too much pressure when cleaning the disc after applying the deodorant.

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Deodorant should be used as only a last resort, as it may end up destroying your disc.

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