difference between US n64 games and EU n64 games?

[Ultimatium]

Pal vs. ntsc games

So, i was wondering what the difference is, between the pal and nstc versions of the games that you can play on project 64?

 

[Agozer]

PAL (European) games run 17% slower than their NTSC (American, Japanese) counterparts. Other than that, PAL games often have a multiple language option.

 

[Predator82]

PAL (European) - NTSC (American, Japanese)
50hz - 60hz (the 17%)

Some other changes are due the translate or other borders in-game

example killer instinct gold: sabrewulf has another colors of his pants

 

[Ultimatium]

I see. Is it best to play ntsc versions of the games?

 

[Predator82]

The best way is to buy games & no, when you only speak german you´ll not happy with an american game but they are "untouchter" as an european game which may can have more issues

 

[Agozer]

PAL games tend to have more problems when emulated, because the required timing is different. This is not always the case, but some PAL ROMs exhibit problems not present in the NTSC version. If you want a faster game, and don't care about additional languages, use NTSC ROMs.

Of course, the most admirable course of action would be to get an actual Nintendo 64, and some game carts.

 

[Ultimatium]

Well, i already own a nintendo 64, but the graphics are straight up terrible on my tv. Anyway, i think im probably going to play ntsc games, thanks for the advices.

 

[squall_leonhart]

the intelligence of the players...... (oh yea, i went there).

 

[Ultimatium]

Also, how can i check to see if my games are ntsc and not pal?

 

[Agozer]

If th V/Is at the bottom right of the Project64 windows show ~59.98 when a game is running, you have an NTSC ROM. If your ROMs are named according to the Good64 naming scheme, the filename should include (U) for US games.

 

[Ultimatium]

Pal vs ntsc games

It seems like there's a big u at the end of all my games, does this mean that all my games are ntsc?

 

[Toasty]

I have a (U) at the end of the name of all my games, does this mean that all my games are NSTC?

Quite likely unless they've been mislabeled.

 

[Ultimatium]

Is it best to play ntsc games only?

 

[Agozer]

In general, yes. Unless of course, there are a few kickass japanese games that on emjust have (with or without an english translation).

 

[icepir8]

I think Wave Race japanese has rumble pac support US doesn't.

 

[Agozer]

Same with the japanese, Rumble enabled version of Super Mario 64.

Oh yeah, Wonder Project J2, Sin and Punishment, what else?

 

[Ultimatium]

Is this the case with gamecube games as well?

 

[Agozer]

Yes.

 

[Clements]

PAL region Gamecube games can at best support PAL60 (480i), while NTSC region games can output to 480p with either the digital A/V output cable or when played through a Nintendo Wii.

 

[Ultimatium]

I see, thanks for clarifying. Also, since ntsc games can support 480p, would this provide a better resolution than pal games? If so, then im probably going to play ntsc gamecube games as well.