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IFR
05-03-2004, 09:14
Hello
i have few questions about PS2
what is the difference between NTSC and PAL ?
if i have a ntsc ps2 can i play pal games ?
what does a patch for ps2 games ? to bypass a game protection when you make a backup ?
Also I would like to buy a ps2 and i was wondering which version is the most convenient to install modchip in order to play backup games ?

thanks for the answers
bighap
05-03-2004, 10:09
Here (http://www.horrordvds.com/extras/articles/palntsc/) . You can either patch a game to make it compatible with your setup or buy a converter like the site above mentions.

It would be great if you can find a v7, but basically all you will find is the v9/v10 nowadays.
lufcfan
06-03-2004, 04:01
Juts a small tip - anyone in the Yorkshire area of the UK, WHSmith in Halifax has a few V7's left. Won't apply to many if anyone, but there are still some out there...
IFR
10-03-2004, 17:02
so we "patch" a game to convert from pal to ntsc right ?

im thinking of installing messiah 2 pro
is it a good choice ?
is it compatible with v9 and v10 ?
bighap
10-03-2004, 17:10
Correct and yes the Messiah 2 is fine.
Warlock
11-03-2004, 04:14
If you install a messiah 2 you wont need to patch to play imports.
IFR
11-03-2004, 15:13
so with messiah 2 i can play pal games with no problem ?
Warlock
11-03-2004, 16:09
Originally posted by IFR
so with messiah 2 i can play pal games with no problem ? Exactly
spedmetal
11-03-2004, 19:03
Originally posted by IFR
so with messiah 2 i can play pal games with no problem ?

You will be able to play PAL games yes but they may not display correctly on your NTSC setup. Thus needing a PAL to NTSC patch or the likes.
IFR
12-03-2004, 07:05
awww
I heard that progressive scan is only available on v9 and v10
is that true ?
spedmetal
12-03-2004, 09:32
Originally posted by IFR
awww
I heard that progressive scan is only available on v9 and v10
is that true ?

Yes this is true.
IFR
12-03-2004, 15:37
is it a good solution to install messiah 2 on a v9 or v10 to play backup games ?
bighap
12-03-2004, 18:46
Yes. If you have a choice go with a v10.
IFR
13-03-2004, 10:36
well thank you guys for answering to my questions
i know i was annoying with all my noob questions
but i wanted to make sure that it is worth buying a ps2
I really appreciated the quick answers so thanks again
you guys rock
IFR
13-03-2004, 12:23
oh i forgot to ask if messiah allow you to read vcd and scvcd movie
bighap
13-03-2004, 16:40
No, no mod does.