PS2/XBOX NTSC games work in NZ?

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#71942 19-Nov-2010 10:28

Hi

Just wondering: if I buy used PS2 and/or XBOX games from the States that have NTSC and U/C on the cover (rather than PAL); will they play on NZ PS2/XBOX consoles or does this have something to do with the TV?

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#406643 19-Nov-2010 10:51

should do. check play-asia.com. they're usually cheaper than most other places and they let you know if the discs are region specific or not.

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#406645 19-Nov-2010 10:51

1) You'll need a NTSC compat Xbox/PS2 - or mod chipped.
2) Most TVs in the past 10 years will handle NTSC quite happily.

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#406647 19-Nov-2010 10:56

Sorry but when it comes to XBox no you dont need to mod or chip it, there are some games that will not work BUT alot do as the previous poster said check Play Asia, I have bought many for my standard XBox there that work fine at home.

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#406653 19-Nov-2010 10:59

ronindanbo: Sorry but when it comes to XBox no you dont need to mod or chip it, there are some games that will not work BUT alot do as the previous poster said check Play Asia, I have bought many for my standard XBox there that work fine at home.

Really ? I always got told you did.... are we both on about Xbox or Xbox 360 though ?

Ive never bought NTSC games for my Xbox though, but it is chipped for XBMC etc.

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#406657 19-Nov-2010 11:04

if hou had to chip an Xbox 360 I think you were ripped off, XBox 360 will run NTSC in this country unless a game has been specificly coded not to (some are aparently), bought my son Halo Reach from Singapore which was NTSC and he plays it on my old XBOX (2 Years Old) with no problem, I think I have over 20 NTSC games in my library now including GOW2 and all work no problem.

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#406674 19-Nov-2010 11:30

Im on about original XBox, not 360, and I suspect the OP is as well :)

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#406677 19-Nov-2010 11:32

ahh OK then I stand corrected.