So, I managed to kill my last PS2 trying to mochip it (RIP) but I found a new PS2 in working condition at Value Village (along with a PS1 and Zelda: Majora's Mask with a cool holographic label). Problem is, it takes upwards of 3 minuted to load games most of the time. I know for a fact that the issue is NOT caused by the disc drive or laser since I replaced the drive with the one from my last PS2, which loaded games fine. I think it might be something along the lines of a firmware...
PS2 takes up to 30 seconds to launch game?
PS2 takes up to 30 seconds to launch game?