Question about PAL only games at AGDQ.

2016-11-22 03:55:02 pm

Hey there, not sure where else to post this. I'm running Bishi Bashi Special at AGDQ which is a PSX game that was released as a PAL only title. We exclusively run it on emulator because of that and I know GDQs don't particularly like emulator runs. What would I need to bring to run my game on the GDQ setup without any issues?

Thanks in advance.

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Omnigamer

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Omnigamer: 2016-11-22 04:17:23 pm

2016-11-22 04:13:31 pm

All the things

You will at the very least need the original game and console you want to run it on. We will have some NTSC PS2s available, but I think it's unlikely they would run a PAL game without technical issues, even with a universal loader. Beyond the game and console, we should be prepared to handle video/capture with no issues. An alternative is to acquire the JP version, which is NTSC.

If bringing your own console, remember that power conversion may also be a concern. Check your system's power specifications to make sure that it accepts both 50 Hz and 60 Hz inputs.

T3tsuya

2016-11-22 04:30:22 pm

That was kind of the situation I was thinking we might be in. The JP version of Bishi Bashi Special is different from the PAL game, which is a collection of 2 different JP Bishi Bashi games. So swapping to the JP version is not an option I can really explore.

If the video capture can handle a PAL signal with no issues, it's looking like I might have to provide a PAL PSX and a PAL version of the game with a power converter. If I did that, do we know if the TVs at AGDQ are able to display both 50Hz and 60Hz without flickering?

redpracticeninja

2016-11-25 11:03:32 am

Owner of World 9 Gaming...kupo!

I will be bringing a PAL ~20" CRT TV that will be available for use in the practice room or stream room. At the marathon you can ask me or any of the other World 9 Gaming staff about it at our staff table in the practice room.