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Nifty Lifty 33th Post
Rare Customer
"Question about NTSC/PAL"
, posted Sun 12 May 13:51
Does anyone know whether a US console will work on a PAL TV? Thanks
Y'know what I mean?
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Holiday
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"Re(1):Question about NTSC/PAL"
, posted Sun 12 May 14:04
quote: Does anyone know whether a US console will work on a PAL TV? Thanks
Hmmm, I'm not too sure about that; maybe it depends on what console you're using?
But since most TVs these days support multi system frequencies (NTSC/Pal/Secam) you shouldn't have any problems.
Rid Hershel
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"Re(2):Question about NTSC/PAL"
, posted Sun 12 May 14:50
if you have a multinorm TV, yes it will, if you haven't, not.
RugalBernstein
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"Re(1):Question about NTSC/PAL"
, posted Sun 12 May 15:40
There are places you can send your U.S. console to get it modified so it will work... but I can't remember any off hand.
talbaineric
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"Re(2):Question about NTSC/PAL"
, posted Sun 12 May 18:20
I always wonder why Europe has a different "electronic" system,the PAL. I love NTSC!
Hope you get your problem fixed,Nifty Lifty!
Shin ATproof
396th Post
Silver Customer
"Re(3):Question about NTSC/PAL"
, posted Sun 12 May 19:27
Wow you learn something new every day...LOL I had no idea that there were different kind of TVs like that.......no seriously I didn't
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Freeter
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"Re(1):Question about NTSC/PAL"
, posted Sun 12 May 21:57
quote: Does anyone know whether a US console will work on a PAL TV? Thanks
I don't think so...the adapters might short out due to different power outlets.
I'd suggest stickin to arcades and handhelds for traveling abroad.
Holiday
1122th Post
Red Carpet Premium Member+
"Re(2):Question about NTSC/PAL"
, posted Sun 12 May 22:04
quote:I don't think so...the adapters might short out due to different power outlets.
I'd suggest stickin to arcades and handhelds for traveling abroad.
Oh yeah that's right. Be careful of different voltage values in different countries.
IIRC the US uses 120V, whereas some countries use 240V for their power supply outlets? You can buy a step down power adaptor to fix this problem though.
tweleve 64th Post
Occasional Customer
"Re(1):Question about NTSC/PAL"
, posted Mon 13 May 10:13
quote: Does anyone know whether a US console will work on a PAL TV? Thanks
Yes, as long as the TV is less than about 5 or 6 years old. You'll probably need to buy an RGB Scart lead, to connect to the TV, widely available in Europe.
You'll also need a 100/120 (we'll say 110) Volt to 220 Volt transformer, so the console doesn't blow up.
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Nifty Lifty 34th Post
Rare Customer
"Re(2):Question about NTSC/PAL"
, posted Mon 13 May 10:22
Thanks guys. The reason I ask is that I live in England and was thinking of buying an american PS2 off this dude. Cheers for your help, but my TV is about 10 years old and crap so I doubt it'll work.
Y'know what I mean?
tweleve 65th Post
Occasional Customer
"Re(3):Question about NTSC/PAL"
, posted Wed 15 May 10:40
quote: Thanks guys. The reason I ask is that I live in England and was thinking of buying an american PS2 off this dude. Cheers for your help, but my TV is about 10 years old and crap so I doubt it'll work.
Get it and a new TV if it's a good PS2 deal. Don't buy a European PS2. Very few PAL PS2 games have a full speed mode. Unlike Dreamcast games, which have. Hurrah for SEGA! Again!
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