PAL PStwo on American TV. Help!

[jabberwock1977]

Hi -

I've had a search around and haven't quite found the answer to my queries.

I've got a PAL PStwo that i want to use on TVs in the States. So what i do i need. I gather power supply is not a prob as the PSTwo has an external converting power supply.. so what about PAL/NTSC issues? Do american TVs even have SCART sockets? I'm using an RGB lead if that's of any baring.

[mid]

US TVs won't have SCARTs, no - you'll be wanting to pick up a component lead from Best Buy or the like. US TVs won't do 50Hz, either, so you'll need to memorise how to get into 60Hz mode on your PAL games.

[jabberwock1977]

Ah, thanks for that.

Could you clarify something about the 50/60hz setting? The only game I'll be playing is GTA San Andreas (coz that's where I'll be!). I've just had a look at it and can't find any setting to change this either in the game or in the actual PS2 settings. Am i overlooking something or is it possible that some games are not switchable?

[jabberwock1977]

Oh.. looks like no 60hz option on the PAL release... looks like i'm ****ed then. Oh well, more room in the suitcase i spose.

[mid]

Yeah. Do yourself a big favour, and grab a cheap PSTwo while you're over there; certainly beats chipping.

[Freddo]

Some US TV's do do 50hz, but its far from standard.

[Salsa Party Animal]

I say sell your PAL PS2 and buy yourself a lovely American PS2 and it will be much better and games will also be cheaper.

[jabberwock1977]

Ah well - thanks all.

I reckon it's probly not worth the bother now. Just thought seeing as i was spending a month on my own in the area doing GTA type things (I'm hiring a Cessna and flying from LA to Vegas and around Arizona and stuff) it would be cool to do it in GTA at the same time - will have to save that remaining 30% of the game for my return.

I'll be buying a PSP anyway so don't want to let games take over too much of my trip.