Topic: The PAL Issue, killing the fun...

Microsoft and Sony killed this issue, why does Nintendo slack behind?
Bought Super Metroid and Sonic 3 a while ago and got disapointed. Slow framerate and it's killing me. Sonic 2 on my 360 runs smooth 29.97 fps.(Too bad I can't get Super Metroid on the 360)

When will Nintendo deal with the PAL issue? Europeans needs sum luv too!

Yeah, and while we're at it...

give me excitebots!!! >:[

Yeah yeah, and while we're at it...

I want a British accent! >:^[

I don't really notice any frame rate issues. While an American may notice the difference if they've played both regions versions, this is what I've been used to all my life.

http://www.petitiononline.com/wii60pal/petition.html

Original version of the game... the frame rate comes with the package.

This. I'm used to 50Hz letterbox Sonic, so it's no big deal to me. Not that I'd complain about an upgrade, but it's no big deal.

So this makes the game feel slower? Being in America I cannot grasp the concept of this.

Sonic is absolutely terrible in 50hz, I have no idea how it ever became popular in Europe

Edit: KaiserGX, yeah, it's about 17% slower (since 50 is about 83% of 60, I think). Check this vid comparing them: http://www.tube.lankaeuro.com/video/_LeddVRGlPA/Sega-Mega-Dri...

Actually something I've never thought about: Are the Master System Sonics faster in NTSC? Because I thought those were pretty speedy anyway, I love those games

Why did you guys get a slower frame rate in the first place?

That thing has over 3000 signatures. If it hasn't been sent to anyone by now, then the person who created it is an idiot.

Its just got another signature!
I mean It doesn't bother me too much as I've been used to it all my life but I just can't see the reason for it, at all!! The games are already there in 60Hz so why can't we have em'? Makes no sense to me and all this "gamers wanna play it in its original state" bullsh*t just doesn't wash. Gamers want the best version possible ,surely? It would be like still releasing films on VHS so you can relive those glory days of "tracking" your VHS player or havin the tape chewed up. Crazy. I already buy games that are available on VC off XBox live if I can as those versions are usually far superior and often get added extras.It sounds like a lot more retro games are gonna become available on XBLive so I'll only be buying Nintendo games on the VC probably.

...same, but I still am having fun with people thinking that I am from the United States.

More on the issue, I feel ironic how a superior system (to the point of being nicknamed Peace At Last) is being neglected by the video game industry.

I've pretty much bagged the PAL VC and have in some cases re-purchased stuff on my Japanese Wii. The only VC games I can see getting in future on the PAL Wii are text-heavy games or games where text is kind of key to play like RPG or strategy games.

Very very annoying that this has been allowed to happen, especially when we still get the odd PAL-only release (Gottlieb Pinball Classics, Samurai Warriors 3) which have proper conversions!

I dont touch it and no one here should pay for this 50hz rubbish or well done you will be responsible for them thinking its ok.

I would pay money for 60hz versions but not for 50hz. Thats just throwing money away as the games arent being played as intended and look sh*t on modern set ups..

Thank the lord for the TG16 running at 60hz. Hardcore machine that nintendo couldnt screw up.

NEO GEO at 50hz shocking.

Cant believe people here are defending 50hz..

Or maybe you just super eletist.

The only other option is to go without. Which I'm just not going to do.

Oh sure, they aren't being played as they are intended, they are overpriced and they do look bad on modern set-ups. But then it is England we're living in (except the Europeans and Australians). We're used to being treated this way by everyone. We don't like it but we do put up with it albeit with a few moans along the way. Its part of what being English is all about.

Getting an American Wii is just not an option for many people. The hassle of setting it up and importing every time plus downloading games... the majority of people are happy enough with the convenience despite it being inferior.

If anyone really doesn't like it, America is thatta way.

Err no we dont put up with it. Ive modded all of my machines since the 16 bit era and have no need to goto america.

If you have paid money for these 50hz games and are going to continue to do so good luck. Hope you feel good about it,

There is no other way for us europeans. For me its better to play it 50 Hz than not to play it. I Hope someday nintendo will fix this problem. The only game i feel the slowdown is Metal Slug for NeoGeo.

@outrun2sp i dont think its option for everyone to mod all there consoles.

I've never actually noticed until I saw a comparison video but it doesn't really bother me with old games that I'm paying next to nothing for but crapy PAL conversions for modern games annoy me(looks at Madworld!).