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I'm excited, it's out either this Friday or next but after reading a freeloader forum on Totalgames.net someone stated that you need a NTSC 3.58 Compatible tv, i know it's NTSC but what is 3.58?? If you haven't got this it plays in black and white!!! No colour in Mario or Resi?? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
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Bleeders wrote:
> Another test to perform is the 60Hz trick. If your GC can display a
> game in 60Hz then you *should* have no bother, since all NTSC games
> are displayed in 60Hz by default
Not sure about that. I think there'll be quite a few of the cheaper tvs that run 60hz but not ntsc. Like mine.
> Another test to perform is the 60Hz trick. If your GC can display a
> game in 60Hz then you *should* have no bother, since all NTSC games
> are displayed in 60Hz by default
Not sure about that. I think there'll be quite a few of the cheaper tvs that run 60hz but not ntsc. Like mine.
cookie monster wrote:
> OK Indian dude. After doing some good digging about i found this
> site
>
> http://www.ntsc-uk.com/MainContent/
> (space)Import&Tech/TvCompatibility/TvCompatibility.htm
>
> It backs up my instinct that RGB and S-video will bypass any region
> code.
Another test to perform is the 60Hz trick. If your GC can display a game in 60Hz then you *should* have no bother, since all NTSC games are displayed in 60Hz by default
> OK Indian dude. After doing some good digging about i found this
> site
>
> http://www.ntsc-uk.com/MainContent/
> (space)Import&Tech/TvCompatibility/TvCompatibility.htm
>
> It backs up my instinct that RGB and S-video will bypass any region
> code.
Another test to perform is the 60Hz trick. If your GC can display a game in 60Hz then you *should* have no bother, since all NTSC games are displayed in 60Hz by default
Thegerrid wrote:
> It's not that good.
> I could play import games on my Dreamcast (God rest it's soul), and I
> ended up just buying old games (like JSR and Sonic) on the cheap. You
> may really want your freeloader, but you'll still want to buy PAL
> games, because then you don't have to swap disks and you can just make
> impulse purchases in GAME or whatever.
>
> Also, all the new games are always around £60 if you buy them
> from shops, and shiping from America often results in failure (believe
> me, I know!)
Not true. For me at least.
Bought lots of stuff from the US and I've not had one package go missing yet.
Depends on what shipping you choose. Global Priority tends to be quite reliable.
> It's not that good.
> I could play import games on my Dreamcast (God rest it's soul), and I
> ended up just buying old games (like JSR and Sonic) on the cheap. You
> may really want your freeloader, but you'll still want to buy PAL
> games, because then you don't have to swap disks and you can just make
> impulse purchases in GAME or whatever.
>
> Also, all the new games are always around £60 if you buy them
> from shops, and shiping from America often results in failure (believe
> me, I know!)
Not true. For me at least.
Bought lots of stuff from the US and I've not had one package go missing yet.
Depends on what shipping you choose. Global Priority tends to be quite reliable.
OK Indian dude. After doing some good digging about i found this site
http://www.ntsc-uk.com/MainContent/ (space)Import&Tech/TvCompatibility/TvCompatibility.htm
It backs up my instinct that RGB and S-video will bypass any region code.
http://www.ntsc-uk.com/MainContent/ (space)Import&Tech/TvCompatibility/TvCompatibility.htm
It backs up my instinct that RGB and S-video will bypass any region code.
Indian-DudeY2K wrote:
> REALLY !!!!???? cookie are you making this up ???? if your right ,
> then your my saviour ! are you 101% sure about what you just said ?
Seriously im sure thats what i read, and my friend bought an N64 in Hong Kong and it works fine in this country if plugged in using an RGB scart and RGB compatible TV.
As far as im aware if you use RGB or S-VHS connection it "negates" the effect of the NTSC signal.
> REALLY !!!!???? cookie are you making this up ???? if your right ,
> then your my saviour ! are you 101% sure about what you just said ?
Seriously im sure thats what i read, and my friend bought an N64 in Hong Kong and it works fine in this country if plugged in using an RGB scart and RGB compatible TV.
As far as im aware if you use RGB or S-VHS connection it "negates" the effect of the NTSC signal.
It's not that good.
I could play import games on my Dreamcast (God rest it's soul), and I ended up just buying old games (like JSR and Sonic) on the cheap. You may really want your freeloader, but you'll still want to buy PAL games, because then you don't have to swap disks and you can just make impulse purchases in GAME or whatever.
Also, all the new games are always around £60 if you buy them from shops, and shiping from America often results in failure (believe me, I know!)
It's a good idea, and I might consider buying one, but it's not as great as you would think.
I could play import games on my Dreamcast (God rest it's soul), and I ended up just buying old games (like JSR and Sonic) on the cheap. You may really want your freeloader, but you'll still want to buy PAL games, because then you don't have to swap disks and you can just make impulse purchases in GAME or whatever.
Also, all the new games are always around £60 if you buy them from shops, and shiping from America often results in failure (believe me, I know!)
It's a good idea, and I might consider buying one, but it's not as great as you would think.
I went out and brought a Beko portable which is both NTSC and Pal campatible and also does both 3.58 and the other one, it was only £78!! Came back and got some brilliant news that the Freeloader is shipping 23rd August, finally!!!!!!!!!!! :)
hmmm, not sure about that cookie, I'll look into it.
As for m.o.t, I would check your manual or ring up Sharp, as was very wisely suggested before. Failing that go buy a new TV - anything over the £150 mark is likely to be NTSC 3.58. The TV in my room is very sweet and I'd recommend it - its a Sony Wega 21" flatscreen, and it supports all signals. Its code is KV21LS30 and its around £300.
Or for anyone who's unsure the best option would be to go into an electrical store like Tiny, Sony or the other one and ask in there.
As for m.o.t, I would check your manual or ring up Sharp, as was very wisely suggested before. Failing that go buy a new TV - anything over the £150 mark is likely to be NTSC 3.58. The TV in my room is very sweet and I'd recommend it - its a Sony Wega 21" flatscreen, and it supports all signals. Its code is KV21LS30 and its around £300.
Or for anyone who's unsure the best option would be to go into an electrical store like Tiny, Sony or the other one and ask in there.
REALLY !!!!???? cookie are you making this up ???? if your right , then your my saviour ! are you 101% sure about what you just said ?
m.o.t wrote:
> I have a SHARP tv which is about 5 years old, it allows an RGB scart
> and a S-VHS, surly this is NSTC compatible?? It isn't that old!!! I
> don't know what to do!! :(
Well if you use the official RGB scart cable it wont matter if it is NTSC compatible or not, as the RGB port will decode the picture to give a crystal clear colour picture.
> I have a SHARP tv which is about 5 years old, it allows an RGB scart
> and a S-VHS, surly this is NSTC compatible?? It isn't that old!!! I
> don't know what to do!! :(
Well if you use the official RGB scart cable it wont matter if it is NTSC compatible or not, as the RGB port will decode the picture to give a crystal clear colour picture.
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