SNES: NTSC US/JAP > PAL help

[ConnyN]

Sup guys!

I'm new to this scene and I wanted to start collecting snes stuff again. I grew up using a PAL system so that is a very personal thing for me and I'd prefer to have that console instead of that ugly US one (no offense that's just my preference). So I'm wondering, what's the best way to go around this? Cause I know there's problems with US/JAP games not working on the pal.

So I'd like to hear your thoughts and suggestions regarding the region stuff. Should I get the PAL one modded? Should I get some sort of converter? Or should I just buy a US console too?

A second question, what games can I not play on the PAL?

Kind regards!

[theclaw]

US systems are far easier to modify the cart slot. Its greatest selling point, really that much less work.

Downside of all NTSC models is 50hz often needs a color fix if using composite/s-video/RF. Many TVs don't like what amounts to NTSC50.

I suspect more PAL games block 60hz, than NTSC games who block 50hz, but I'm not sure I've seen a list.
Fewer NTSC users import PAL games to any significant degree (compared to the opposite).

[Mayhem]

A couple of the very later games, such as Super Mario RPG, don't function 100% on a PAL SNES, even with the mods. And you'd need a full converter to use any games that have the Super FX chip in etc.

Personally, I'd just get a US SNES, rip the tabs out from the cart slot, and bingo, you can play US and Japanese games on it without issue.

[ConnyN]

A couple of the very later games, such as Super Mario RPG, don't function 100% on a PAL SNES, even with the mods. And you'd need a full converter to use any games that have the Super FX chip in etc.

Personally, I'd just get a US SNES, rip the tabs out from the cart slot, and bingo, you can play US and Japanese games on it without issue.

Oh sorry, didn't see this post!
Damn I should totally do that then.

Edit: Alright, I made up my mind about this. I'll keep using my PAL for now and get a converter. That will do for the time being because it's more affordable at the moment. In the future when I really need a NTSC console, I'll get one and rip those tabs out that you mentioned (or maybe not.. I'll have both consoles so I suppose it wouldn't matter). This is all because shipping is a fucking bitch, NTSC consoles in Sweden seem to be hard to come around. Plus, I have a thing for the PAL version aesthetically and due to hardcore nostalgia.

Thanks so much for the answers <3

[theclaw]

Well that would make NTSC games play at 50hz. Defeating the purpose.

[ConnyN]

Well that would make NTSC games play at 50hz. Defeating the purpose.

What?

[ConnyN]

US systems are far easier to modify the cart slot. Its greatest selling point, really that much less work.

Downside of all NTSC models is 50hz often needs a color fix if using composite/s-video/RF. Many TVs don't like what amounts to NTSC50.

I suspect more PAL games block 60hz, than NTSC games who block 50hz, but I'm not sure I've seen a list.
Fewer NTSC users import PAL games to any significant degree (compared to the opposite).

So NTSC is the way to go then?
As for TVs I think a lot of TVs here have that fix hertz fix ntsc/pal. At least the newer ones. So with that in mind, would converters work for my PAL system? I've heard about lag problems, I'd like to know more about that.

Just trying to make the most affordable decision here