Will an ntsc to pal converter allow my pal PS2 to play an NTSC format game?

Question

I have an NTSC format game but mmy PS2 is PAL so I can't play it. Will an NTSC to PAL coverter sllow me to play this game? Thanks!

Answer 1

No it wouldn't

An NTSC game (or even movie) would be displayed as black and white on a standard PAL television. This is because countries that use NTSC have everything encoded to a different standard than PAL. So a UK TV for example is programmed to display a different type of signal, so NTSC isn't compatible. The converter changes this, It converts the NTSC signal the game sends to your TV to a more compatible signal.

For the game, you'd need to insert a modchip or use swap magic discs. You'd probably still need the NTSC to PAL converter though if your TV isn't NTSC compatible.

Answer 2

No. That converter converts just an OUTPUT, but for the conversion PS2 needs something INSIDE that converts the zone. You can use Swap Magic kit or install a modchip. This will unlock regions (and you can run backups :-).