Converting PAL to NTSC

[aaron]

this is a total newb question and i've done a quick search, but i really have no knowledge of these things. is it possible to take an image of a saturn game and convert it from PAL video to NTSC? there's some sort of thing for PSone games but i don't know if there's a similar process that could be used for saturn games. sorry for the newb question but i thought someone might know. thanks!

 

[dj898]

not an answer you are seeking but wouldn't it be easier to install 50/60Hz switch?

cheers

 

[aaron]

you know it probably would. i'll look into that. thanks!

 

[Berty]

Originally posted by aaron@Aug 9, 2004 @ 06:11 PM

this is a total newb question and i've done a quick search, but i really have no knowledge of these things. is it possible to take an image of a saturn game and convert it from PAL video to NTSC? there's some sort of thing for PSone games but i don't know if there's a similar process that could be used for saturn games. sorry for the newb question but i thought someone might know. thanks!

Short answer is no.

The PAL/NTSC issue is actually compiled into the games code and therem is no software to alter it. But as said before, you can change the hardware by installing a 50/60Hz switch. However if you are wanting to alter the colour pallete, i.e. NTSC to PAL not the refresh then you are out of luck.

 

[aaron]

so basically to play a PAL game on an american saturn i'd need to do the 50/60 switch on the saturn, but i'd still need a TV that supports PAL video, correct?

thanks for the assistance and for humoring me.

 

[dj898]

don't think so since with the switch set at 60Hz you are basically sending out NTSC signal although not sure about the colour as my TV accepts pretty much anything I throw at it - it's PAL SONY that I got exchange for the frequent flyer points...

cheers

 

[IBarracudaI]

Originally posted by dj898@Aug 16, 2004 @ 02:03 AM

since with the switch set at 60Hz you are basically sending out NTSC signal

Not exactly, the TV is receiving PAL60 signal.. the same happens if you take a NTSC(60) and use a switch for 50, you end up with NTSC50 not PAL.

 

[dj898]

hmm one advantage having recent PAL T as it accepts PAL, PAL60, NTSC and etc...

cheers

 

[mal]

Originally posted by dj898@Aug 17, 2004 @ 09:45 AM

hmm one advantage having recent PAL T as it accepts PAL, PAL60, NTSC and etc...

cheers

That's certainly true.

It's great having a TV that will work with any console from around the world.