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samhead_nes
10-01-2007, 08:55 PM
Hi guys/gals!
I have a question for you..
I live in Australia and occasionally buy 2600 games when I see them. Is there any way for me to tell if 2600 games are PAL or NTSC format? I believe games of both format were sold in Australia..
Can anyone help me?
Dreamcast
10-01-2007, 09:25 PM
I dont think there would be a difference because 2600 games are old. i dont own one so i dont know.
diskoboy
10-01-2007, 10:38 PM
The PAL versions were written out in different languages, and used a slightly different layout and font than the NTSC versions.. And the NTSC versions will have the Warner logo.
PAL Defender box.
http://www.atariage.com/2600/boxes/b_Defender_Color_Blue_front.jpg
NTSC box
http://www.atariage.com/2600/boxes/b_Defender_Color_front.jpg
Mayhem
10-02-2007, 06:19 AM
Cartridge wise, look for little "P" letters on the end label.
Blitzwing256
10-02-2007, 08:58 AM
huh neat, I've had a pinball with that little P on it for years ,never knew what it meant ;-)
PingvinBlueJeans
10-02-2007, 04:32 PM
I dont think there would be a difference because 2600 games are old.
Old? WTF does that have to do with anything?
i dont own one so i dont know.
That's pretty obvious! :roll:
Anyway, as was mentioned, PAL games will often have a small 'P' on the label and/or multi-language label, box, manual, etc. You should be able to run most NTSC games on a PAL system/TV without problem, but another thing you may notice is that the colours will be slightly off.
I can't believe the PAL version is trying to advertise "20 games". Hey, if you count the B&W switch, that makes 40 games!