Unfortunately, the DMCA, ESA or any of those organizations with "A" or "AA" in them has effectively banned modchips and other countries are following suit. We can't discuss this because we won't like it if the Dreaded A's sends Mr. Tweak a "love letter."

(No offense)
Veering a bit off topic, my Spyro manual says that I am allowed to make one backup copy of my spyro games for my PS2. But my PS2 doesn't have "the chip" so I can't use my backups to "protect my product." I can't order the chip because the Dreaded A's might get me. Pfft... What is the purpose of that "backup right" if the tools necessary for the backing up is not allowed?