Can you use a PAL SNES in the US?

[markpsych]

Hope someone can answer this question posted on behalf of a friend.

Would using a PAL SNES in the US be problematic? What I mean is, does the TV itself have something intrensically "NTSC" about it -- number of scan lines, etc? Or, do televisions act like a blank slate, and the PAL SNES (or any PAL device) would contain all the instructions for writing on the screen? I'm just worried about a distorted image if there is some descrepancy.

Thanks .

[andrewfee]

Generally NTSC (US) televisions only support the 60Hz refresh rate and NTSC video. (no PAL60 support either)

Unless you've got a PAL set over there, I doubt you'll be able to use it. (not sure if the 60Hz mod is a PAL60 signal or just NTSC)

[Lyris]

Nothing's impossible, but unless the set is panel-based (LCD or Plasma) then I'd be very surprised if it worked. Don't be surprised if you get a black and white picture with the bottom of the screen missing.

[the shape]

It's very unlikely to work. (None of my old PAL gear does, even on the new Wega HDTV.)

Good news is, a SNES costs about $20.

[Lyris]

It's very unlikely to work. (None of my old PAL gear does, even on the new Wega HDTV.)

Serious? It's not the LCD model is it? I had my heart set on importing one of those.