GT4 NTSC-PAL Game conversion

Nah, (shipping aside) a TV could be as low as $150, same for PS2, so that's only $300 + shipping and you're good to go. And think of all the hundreds more games that you could play that don't get released anywhere but Japan.
 
I'd need a power converter for the US or Japanese setup, oh and it would be a pain to have two different PS2's just to play different region games seing as I have American/Japanese/PAL PS1 games American/Japanese/Pal PS2 games that all work on one console, Plus the HDD. I just hope I can get that DVD-9 flattening process to work with GT4, I couldn't get it to work with Xenosaga.

LoudMusic
Nah, (shipping aside) a TV could be as low as $150
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Most TV's made in the 90's have NTSC support, I have a friend who has a beat up old 14 inch sony that does NTSC. My crappy little Panasonic one does.
 
Yeah but in the middle of intense study i wouldn't have time for that... plus i havnt yet got a proper job so my income is practically zero anyway...
You sure action replay max can't do it?
 
Just imaging how sick were all going to be feeling in the PAL territories while we wait the 3-4 months,seeing all the NTSC mob loading up pics, vids and talking about everything about it in general. :yuck:
 
I know... its just going to be horrible!!!

Oh by the way is it possible to convert the NTSC game to PAL as long as you make a copy of it? Because there is the swap magic boot disk thing that you can use which involves only partially modding the ps2, but all it does is use copied games not NTSC games. However, i did hear that you can make a PAL copy of an NTSC PS2 game by running it through something called nero vision but i wasn't sure. ANyone got any ideas?
 
By the time we have the game, the NTSC people will have achieved 100& completion, unlocked all the cars etc. There will be nothing left to discover.
 
GTXLR
Just imaging how sick were all going to be feeling in the PAL territories while we wait the 3-4 months,seeing all the NTSC mob loading up pics, vids and talking about everything about it in general. :yuck:
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Following the intolerable wait for PAL GT3, I promised myself that it would never happen again…Importing a PS2 is an expensive procedure but it will save months of envy and anxiety. Think of it as a mental health expense.
BTW, as a result of the down size, the new model PS2 should be cheaper to ship.
 
Problem is i already have my eyes set on a New PS2 for a permanent lounge set up, and cant really justify a 3rd just to play GT4 ntsc.

Guess ill have to suffer watching everyone on here enjoying the game.

Boo hoo hoo hoo hoo sob sob sob, over my glass of spilt milk.
 
Don't know if this will help much: I've got GT3 PAL to work on my NTSC PS2 using the Swap Magic DVD. Just had to adjust the Vertical Sync on my TV to make it stop flickering. Only problem is, its only in black and white, and the screen is slightly narrower lengthwise. ( maybe my TV doesnt support PAL signal, its quite old already :scared: )

so I'm assuming the opposite, GT4 NTSC on PAL PS2 using the Swap Magic DVD, should work.
 
You beat me to it! I was about to say i am going to try and use the swapmagic and slide card setup to run GT4 US on a PAL PS2. Do you know ehether many new PAL TVs would support an NTSC signal?
and if not, would those converter box things work on this?
O GTXLR and F310B this method might work, and it's cheap! (about £25 for the card and disc, plus the £37 for the actual game rather than £31 for the PAL version, so you're only spending an extra £30 or so!!)
If this system works with a converter box (another very little investment)... i will be able to look down my nose at those who haven't taken this option playing GT4... :) :) :) :) 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 :) :)
 
what exactly is a slide card and swap disc and where do you get them?

not very savvy on import gaming you see.
 
Hi fellas

Well since yesterday the MODchips are ILLEGAL in the UK.If mod CHIPS--->you cant go ONLINE...

So forget it.Slipcard,well i dont konw if it works very well.But im sure,many uses with it its impossible.It damage the DVDrom of your PS2.

So buy PAL or NTSC one o both 💡 💡 💡
 
LoudMusic
You could buy an NTSC television and Playstation 2.

Or you could just wait politely for it to come to your region.
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why would you need a NTSC PS2?
i got a japanese PS2, plays PAL ps2 games just fine, get your facts straight before posting, specially before giving advice that involves spending a considerable amount of cash.
And just what do you mean by "politley wait". that makes no sense.
 
Its not supposed to, and not to dispute your idea but i have hard from everyone that import games do not play on pal ps2s, whatever the case may be for japanese ones.

http://www.modchip.com/ps2/slidecard.htm
This is the page for the slidecard/swap magic system

A simple boot disc does all the job a modchip would, and then all you need do is swap-it using the slidecard (fools the ps2 into thinking the disc is still there preventing a freeze) and then runs your import disc fine! plus you dont even need the swa magic disc at all to play correct region dvds.

Also allows CD-R and DVD-R backups of games, but we won't tell anyone about that!!! :)
 
A Japanese PS2 that plays PAL (ie European) games? I was always under the impression the PS2's from certain countries only allowed games to play on them FROM the same country. I certainly can't play a Japanese or US game on my PS2 or a DVD (unless I use a Datel Region X). I doubt in Japan PS2 owners can import games from the UK and play them!
Now that modding in the Uk is illegal (and unless you know someone who will do it for you illegally) the only way to play Japanese and US games (NTSC) are by importing them. If there are other methods then I am unaware of them.

PS I am now aware of that method! :) Looks interesting....anybody actually tried it?
 
Yep! 👍 This slide card thing though, which seems to work, looks like a very attractive plan, as its not a modchip, its not illegal and best of all its easy to install! No soldering, no wires even, just screws!
 
It works out to just over £20! I think I might try that. If it screws up my PS2 I'll just buy a new one.....one of those slim ones too! :)
 
My US(NTSC) Ps2 can play PAL games flawless with modchip
so it should work for PAL ps2 to read NTSC game

but however I don't have a PAL TV
so I bought a VGA Adapter (support both NTSC and PAL)
it connects ps2 to my pc monitor
there's a switch allow switching the source(PS2 or PC) to the monitor
the audio will be swtich at the same time!
so you don't have to unplug the cable everytime
it's about US$50, much better than getting a TV (except quality)

if your PS2 have to stay with your TV and the couch, AND you have extra cash
get yourself a LCD and put it on your coffee table
but make sure the VGA adapter is output 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768
otherwise it will look like crap
 
Oh my yes. I think i probably will get the slidecard seeing as, unlike a modchip there is very little to go wrong...

By the way is there any advantage in termsof picture quality to using a pc monitor? Because i currently have a tiny 14" TV (36cm), and a 19" high quality PC monitor (49cm) and i am considering buying a better tv (24", 61cm, probably). However, if picture quality is signifcantly better on a pc monitor i will hold back on this option and get a conversion box for it.
 
I would go with modchip personally, although it is more risky if it goes wrong and it voids your warranty (if you have any left!). But it tends to work better, they are quite reliable and can be deactivated. Just stick stuff in and it loads!

I have a Japanese ps2 with a modchip and it plays all regions and can broadcast in PAL or NTSC. It brilliant and worth the money.....I could play Japanese prologue and a PAL BMW demo on the same ps2! :)
 
If it is still possible to import a modified PS2 then I would. But to my knowledge they are either A. very hard to find or B. not on the internet. Lik Sang I remember did something like this but with Xbox and Microsoft took them to court? I'm not sure. Anyway, because I can't get my PS2 modified in the UK an alternative is needed.

By the way is there any advantage in termsof picture quality to using a pc monitor? Because i currently have a tiny 14" TV (36cm), and a 19" high quality PC monitor (49cm) and i am considering buying a better tv (24", 61cm, probably). However, if picture quality is signifcantly better on a pc monitor i will hold back on this option and get a conversion box for it.
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I think it depends on the adapter. Supposedly they're not so good. Best to find out as much info as possible about them. Personally I'd pay for a widescreen TV myself and preferably a flat screen one too.

PS. Of course looking at that site you could import a modchip and either A. do it yourself or B. get someone to do it for you. That is a possibility I guess.
 
Well in that case ill stick with choosing that toshiba Z24 or whatever (24" flat widescreen tv)

By the way a slide card is not a modchip, and is very easy to come by!!! So you do have an option!!!
 
Do you mean the 24Z33? Toshiba Site
I think I've seen them for around £269-ish. Nice though, I've always usedToshiba.

Oh, I've ordered the Slidecard. But I need an import game to try it on. Seeing as MGS3 is out in November in the US I'll get that first! IF it doesn't work my next step is ti get a mod chip and get it installed. If THAT is a balls up I guess my last hope is an imported PS2. Damn....I'm desperate! :crazy:
 
Yep, thats the one, Dude, tell me if your slidecard works, as i'm eager to buy one. This might sound crazy but i think ill get the U version of Gt3 just to try those cars that aren't in the pal game!
 
Wait people, you are overlooking another VERY handy mod to you PS2.

Swap Magic WITH a fliptop.

Fliptops are pretty cheap and will not ruin your eject motor, and you don't have to take off the face of your dvd drive.

Screw the slidecard, fliptop is much easier, especially if you have to swap multiple times!

http://www.ps2fliptop.net/order.htm

They will ship to the UK. Also there are plenty of other sites also.

All you need to put it on is a 2 phillips screwdrivers and a little patience...REALLY EASY!
 
Hmmm...a flip top version. I can see how that may work better. However, it looks like you'd have to remove part of the PS2's case therefore breaking the warranty (though in my case it's irrrelevent as I've had my PS2 for 2 years). I'll consider it, though I am expecting to receive the Slidetool/Magicswap soon. I could just get the flip top case as I have the discs coming already.

PS. I'm not too sure which "version" my PS2 is either. It's a 30003 as far as I remember. Which version is that?
EDIT: It's a Version 5/6. Now I know which flip top case to get!
 
Well, go ahead and get the slide tool and see how inconvenient it is.

About the warranty, who actually has any warranty left?

What happens when you burn out your eject motor for your dvd drive from forcing it in and out, over and over and over?

The fliptop is a piece of cake to put on, have you ever taken anything apart before? If you have you'll have no problem with it. Eight screws to take off top of case, then be careful about the only thing that could make it go wrong, the "wires" going from your eject button to the inards of the ps2. Then 4 little screws to take off the dvd drive cover, and change out the magnetic white disc from the PS2 to the fliptop case. Change over reset eject button, put in screw to hold it, put back together.

Then, TROUBLE FREE SWAPPING!
 
Funnily enough I have yet to receive confirmation of that order I made. If I hear nothing by tomorrow (I sent an email for confirmation) then I'll cancel it. Also, funnily enough, I came accross a snipet from a forum whilst searching the web which said that some company called "mod chip" had been busted by Sony etc.....I wonder if it's the same place, as there is a possibility the site I ordered from is based in Germany (there's a German language option).

Well, I guess I'll have to wait and see. But not too long. No luck by Wed and Fliptop is next!
 

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