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Subject: NTSC? PAL? please answer!
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If you have a PAL formatted console. is it possible to play NTSC games on it?

  • 09.04.2004 12:23 AM PDT
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Want it short? No.

Want it long? No.

  • 09.04.2004 1:20 AM PDT

Actually, the answer is yes, but only with certain Xbox games.

You see, the Xbox, unlike other consoles, has an optional region-lock. Most publishers use this. Some don't. So some NTSC games will work on PAL Xboxes, and vice-versa.

  • 09.04.2004 2:37 AM PDT
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Posted by: goweb
Actually, the answer is yes, but only with certain Xbox games.

You see, the Xbox, unlike other consoles, has an optional region-lock. Most publishers use this. Some don't. So some NTSC games will work on PAL Xboxes, and vice-versa.


Well, you can't blame me; I only get a box two days ago.

I was stuck with a PS2 before, which was a regional no-go.

[Edited on 9/4/2004 3:35:12 AM]

  • 09.04.2004 3:32 AM PDT