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What is the difference between NTSC Xbox 360 and PAL XBOX 360?

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Victoria Martian

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Answered Dec 09, 2020

The most significant difference between the two of them is the television set on which they work. PAL Xbox 360 would not operate with an NTSC only tv set, and the same goes with an NTSC Xbox 360 and PAL only tv set. If you intend on ordering Xbox 360 from abroad, make sure it is compatible with tv before purchasing.

Another problem is the voltage that the Xbox 360 would take. Most countries using the PAL standard have 220V power lines, while most countries utilizing the NTSC standard have 110 V power lines. Xbox 360 does not require dual voltage. You need to obtain a voltage converter if the voltages on your console and wall outlet do not match.

While many games are playable on either system, there are still games that operate on only one and not the other. This gaming can be impacted by the region coding applied before keeping people from competing an NTSC game on a PAL system and vice versa. PAL Xbox 360’s often takes 220 volts while NTSC Xbox 360’s takes 100 volts.

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Answered Nov 27, 2020

The number one difference between NTSC Xbox 360 and PAL XBOX 360 is that if you are buying NTSC Xbox 360, you will need to connect it with a TV that supports NTSC. Similarly, if you are purchasing PAL Xbox 360, you will need to connect it with a TV that supports PAL. This issue of compatibility should be taken seriously so that you can buy the right console for your TV set. You can't play PAL games on an NTSC console. Also, there is no way NTSC games can play on an NTSC console unless it is a free PAL game. Another difference is that NTSC is the video standard used in some countries, whereas PAL is the video standard used in other countries. That said, you need to be sure that you are buying a console that is compatible with your TV set.
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Answered Nov 27, 2020

NTSC Xbox 360 and PAL XBOX 360 are two different versions of the Xbox 360. The number one difference between NTSC Xbox 360 and PAL XBOX 360 is the issue of compatibility. The NTSC Xbox 360 will only work for the NTSC TV set. In the same vein, the PAL Xbox 360 will only work for the PAL TV set. What this means is that the NTSC Xbox 360 will not connect with a PAL only TV set. Similarly, the PAL Xbox360 will not connect with an NTSC TV set. This issue of compatibility should be taken seriously when buying any of the two versions of Xbox 360. Another difference between NTSC Xbox 360 and PAL Xbox 360 is a problem caused by the amount of voltage each version of the Xbox 360 can take. The amount of voltage that can go into the PAL Xbox 360 is 220V, whereas the NTSC Xbox 360 can only take 110V.
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Corné , College student, MBA, Geneva

Answered Nov 18, 2020

The main difference between the two is where you are going to use them. They will be compatible with different TV sets. For example, the PAL Xbox 360 will not work if you would try it out with an NSTC TV set. For the Xbox 360, NSTC it will not work on a television that is made out of PAL Xbox. There are some people who make the mistake of purchasing an Xbox in a different country only to realize that the Xbox that they have purchased cannot be used. There are some games that would only play on certain types of Xbox. You need to plan this accordingly to avoid potential mistakes.
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E. James

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Answered Jul 20, 2020

The main difference between the two is the type of TV set that they are going to work with. If you would choose the PAL Xbox 360, you can expect that it will work for certain TV sets.

The main difference between the two is the type of TV set that they are going to work with. If you
NTSC Xbox 360 will obviously work on a PAL only TV set. It is important that before you order any Xbox, make sure that it is compatible with your TV first; otherwise, you would need to return it and have it refunded, or you are going to purchase a television set that will work with the game console of your choice. This can make you spend more money in the long run, which you do not want, especially at this time.

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