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Title: Question about the Freeloader.
Post by: Edisim on March 23, 2004, 07:20:54 PM

Hi,

I was wondering if PAL software will look and sound right on an american tv and gamecube? I checked pgc's info and found this:

PAL software running on US or JPN hardware will reportedly run at 50Hz, rather than the NTSC standard of 60Hz.

but I don't know what that means..

Thanks.

Title: RE:Question about the Freeloader.
Post by: Shift Key on March 23, 2004, 10:16:45 PM

First off, PAL software won't play on a NTSC Gamecube. It just won't because of regional lockouts.

The difference in hertz (Hz) is just the frequency at which the image on screen is changed - the higher the number, the smoother the visuals.

Title: RE: Question about the Freeloader.
Post by: KDR_11k on March 23, 2004, 11:58:35 PM

*smacks Shifty*
That's why he's using a Freeloader!

Title: RE: Question about the Freeloader.
Post by: jnak00 on March 24, 2004, 02:23:14 PM

I just got a Freeloader yesterday - no problems so far!  The Japanese game I got (Mobile Suit Gundam: Senshitachi no Kiseki) looks and sounds great.

Title: RE: Question about the Freeloader.
Post by: Edisim on March 24, 2004, 09:04:26 PM

heh, shifty's living up to his title: The NEW forum DRUNK!
nah, just kidding..

the reason i ask about pal games specifically is i know pc monitors can handle different refresh rates (60hz, 90hz, etc.), and some tv's can, but i was wondering if there are problems with sound; i.e. will voices sound higher or lower than they should?

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Title: RE: Question about the Freeloader.
Post by: Aretak on March 24, 2004, 11:59:49 PM

There won't be any problems with sound.

Title: RE:Question about the Freeloader.
Post by: TracerX on March 25, 2004, 08:42:57 PM

If it runs at the PAL frequency of 50Hz (which I'm assuming it does) then it isn't going to be vry playable. Screen will be black and white most likely with picture jumping and who knows what else.  Not fun at all.

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Title: RE: Question about the Freeloader.
Post by: KDR_11k on March 25, 2004, 11:39:12 PM

Except if your TV is multiformat, which almost every TV I see in stores is.