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Astral
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 Posted: Sat Feb 08, 2014 4:54 am Post subject: Are backup devices region locked? |
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Are disk based backup units region locked or useable on any region console?
Specifically the MGH? I'm in "PAL" territory but have sourced an "NTSC" version. Thing is, I don't think that even matters?! Does it? |
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system64
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| Posted: Sat Feb 08, 2014 11:17 pm Post subject: |
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| Most backup units are region locked due to the SNES lockout chip. Disable the lockout chip in your SNES and you'll be able to use any backup unit on your system. |
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Astral
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| Posted: Sun Feb 09, 2014 2:17 am Post subject: |
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I really didn't think it was likely that it would make a difference at all. But what you've said is easy. I've already added a switch for that.
Thanks for the info. |
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MottZilla
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| Posted: Sun Feb 09, 2014 11:55 pm Post subject: |
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| Alternatively, the copier might contain a lockout/CIC chip that came from a retail cartridge or is a clone of one. It could then be replaced for the PAL version or vice versa if you didn't have a lockout defeat switch. |
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DoctorBackup
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| Posted: Sat May 03, 2014 5:06 am Post subject: |
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| Only problem is PAL and NTSC. USA and JPN use NTSC so they can run easily |
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