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Post by zipp on Nov 18, 2010 15:57:14 GMT -5
I may be moving to France at the end of 2011. I am trying to figure out what I would do with my gaming systems and games.
From what I understand, everything in Europe uses different power cords than here in the US. What about their systems? Do they play US games? I'm not that learned on PAL and NTSC deviations.
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Post by Samildanach on Nov 18, 2010 16:24:38 GMT -5
I can't remember what you have, so I'll give a general answer. From what I understand, PAL PS3s will play NTSC games (though I've never actually tested that claim, so I wouldn't recommend taking my word for it). PAL Xboxes (and traditionally all other PAL games systems) will not play anything NTSC. I believe there's a problem with hooking up NTSC systems to PAL TVs as well, so even if you brought your own with you I doubt you'd be able to use them.
The power supply is different too, as you said. I'm not too well versed in French electronics though. I believe France, like everywhere in the world except the UK (seemingly), has a two-pin mains plug, but the current/power/etc might be different.
It's a minefield of fiddliness I'm afraid.
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Post by zipp on Nov 18, 2010 16:31:00 GMT -5
So basically, I should sell all the games I own at cheap prices to former American tower of the sun members?
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Post by Black Cat on Nov 18, 2010 16:31:46 GMT -5
For what I know, France uses SECAM, not PAL, for their TV. I don't know if this has an influence on the games.
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Post by Black Cat on Nov 18, 2010 16:35:43 GMT -5
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Post by Doomy on Nov 18, 2010 17:27:15 GMT -5
You may also need to investigate whether you need to start a new PSN account and lose everything you've paid good money for until now. Still, it could be worse. At least you're not Japanese. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris_syndrome |
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Post by zipp on Nov 18, 2010 18:31:45 GMT -5
Well, I wouldn't mind selling the system. But what I'd really like to do is keep the games and rebuy a system if I head that direction. But if they aren't going to play on a euro PS3, then it seems pointless.
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Post by Ghost Bear on Nov 19, 2010 2:22:00 GMT -5
I have an NTSC game that works on my 360. Marvel Ultimate Alliance it is. I don't know whether this one's an exception to the rule or what.
-GB
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Post by Samildanach on Jan 12, 2011 10:42:33 GMT -5
You know, I meant to ask but somehow contrived to forget. What takes you to France, Zipp?
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Post by Al on Jan 18, 2011 13:19:26 GMT -5
I am pretty sure you can get converters for most anything. And what takes you to France?
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Post by Hawkeye on Jan 20, 2011 3:53:01 GMT -5
US to France is not a small leap. What gives?  |
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