usa/canda

[spanks_4]

are the systems the same? can i buy a system from canada and plug it in and play or is the voltage and stuff different?

[Pantechnicon]

Canada uses 120V power like the United States. Canada also uses the NTSC signal standard for their television sets. Bottom line: you should have no problem importing and using game systems from the Great White North :).

[cyberfluxor]

If something says NTSC on it, you're fine and no converter required. If it's got FCC information on it, you're fine as well. Questionable things, most of the time just wikipedia or google it and you're good to go. :)

[spanks_4]

thanks for the help. i know japan and UK are different, but i didn't know about canada

[theshizzle3000]

Yep they work the same that is why you see some PS2 games with an extra set of French instructions.

[jcalder8]

You have to make sure you leave your air conditioning on when using the Canadian system since they are manufactured to be used in a cold and snowy environment.

[DeputyMoniker]

You have to make sure you leave your air conditioning on when using the Canadian system since they are manufactured to be used in a cold and snowy environment.

And if you run it through your VCR you'll have to change the clock.

[jcalder8]

And if you run it through your VCR you'll have to change the clock.
Thats only because of the 23 hour clock that we use up here

[crazyjackcsa]

Don't forget everything is in metric too, so you'll need a metric system.

[Oobgarm]

Also, keep in mind that all Canadian gaming consoles convert all titles to some form of hockey game. You have to have a modchip to bypass it.

[mizarkgram]

Video games?

in Canada???

we don't even have 'lectricity up here...

How are we supposed to run the systems, eh?

[Pantechnicon]

You have to make sure you leave your air conditioning on when using the Canadian system since they are manufactured to be used in a cold and snowy environment.

I forgot about that! Everything's supercooled up there so by default all Canadian console CPU's are overclocked.

[skaar]

Also, Canada is north of the US. So make sure you face the console UP while playing it.

[Lady Jaye]

you're also obligated to play the game in French only. It adds an extra new level of challenge to Animal Crossing and the Final Fantasy series.

[spanks_4]

yall are some majorly screwed up people!! good laugh though guyz.

[jcalder8]

I forgot to tell you aboot when playing games with text you might notice the translation to Canadian Eh? Drink beer and eat back bacon to help deal with this Eh!

[Insaneclown]

Haha...this thread is great! I'am happy to be Canadian! What they said is allllllllllllll true. :p

[badinsults]

Instead of the ESRB, all games must be moose approved. All discs must be able to withstand hits from hockey sticks. The games are translated so that games are in proper grammer, such as aboot=about, rooof=ruff. Games must be reinforced to withstand the 11 month long winters.



Yeah, I'm out of typical sterotypes for now.

[cyberfluxor]

Also, keep in mind that all Canadian gaming consoles convert all titles to some form of hockey game. You have to have a modchip to bypass it.

LOL I nominate this as a "quote of the year".

[PapaStu]

I heard that the cops in the Canadian version of GTA are actually Mounties. Damn Canada and them getting such great games.

[skankinmack]

you guys forgot to mention something about me having to use my dogsled to get to my local eb games

[Jumpman Jr.]

All the games you get from Canada also have blatant Tim Hortons advertizing all over them.

[diskoboy]

thanks for the help. i know japan and UK are different, but i didn't know about canada


Actually, the only thing different about Japanese consoles are the voltage. Japan uses the NTSC standard, too.

[Pantechnicon]

I heard that the cops in the Canadian version of GTA are actually Mounties. Damn Canada and them getting such great games.

I've played this version. It's called "G.T., Eh?". The graphics are pretty solid, but between all the Bait Cars and the fact that the RCMP "always gets their man" the game is literally impossible to beat.

[jcalder8]

I've played this version. It's called "G.T., Eh?". The graphics are pretty solid, but between all the Bait Cars and the fact that the RCMP "always gets their man" the game is literally impossible to beat.
It is not. You just need to know the secret to always get let out of jail right away, no matter what the charge is reply "I was Drunk at the time" and they will let you go.

[Kitsune Sniper]

Don't forget about the Quebec mafia. They'll insult you to death.