Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2006 6:45 pm Post subject: PAL San Andreas on NTSC xbox. How can I get it to load?
Any ideas anyone? I've read a lot about people trying to get this to play on a modded xbox and tried various things but it doesn't want to play. I'm using a PAL version on an NTSC machine but I've tried it with the machine in both PAL and NTSC modes as well as the tricks mentioned by others who have had the same problem with the NTSC release.
Everytime I try and load it it just takes me back to the evox dash. If anyone can help I would very much appreciate it as I've just sold my PS2 version and I miss playing it! I'm especially interested to hear from those with a PAL version running on an NTSC machine but if anyone else has any ideas then please come forward!
forahobby Administrator
Joined: May 22, 2003 Posts: 23945 Location: NSW, Australia
Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2006 4:03 am Post subject:
Hi BigTommy,
You will want to look into a program called ENIGMAH VIDEO-X Selector.
Its a xbox app that is available on AIDELUXE.com (auto installer deluxe).
You can boot AIDELUXE and choose to install it as a application to your xbox and then change your entire xbox into a PAL or NTSC version at the click of a switch.
I used to do it a fair bit.. And i own a PAL xbox that is now currently always running in NTSC mode for HDTV..
So, download aid or just try to get enigmah video selector by itself.
You can learn more about homebrew apps in our Xbox Homebrew section here:
I launch PAL games all the time from my NTSC box. I usually launch from UnleashX or XBMC, for some reason my xbox automatically switches to PAL mode... Not sure if the TV is supposed to support it. But I think that Unleash has a built in Auto switcher. I've played Fable Lost Chapters and Need For Speed Underground 2 on my box for ages, and they're both PAL imports.
So give Unleash a try if Hobbs' method doesn't work... I've always had problems launching games from EvoX, that's why I'm glad I don't need it anymore. _________________ "That which does not kill you, only makes you stronger."
XBox - 1.1, Samsung 616t DVD-ROM, 65GBWD 7200RPM Drive, Logitech Wireless
BigTommy Xbox-HQ Enthusiast
Joined: Jan 06, 2006 Posts: 47
Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2006 1:18 am Post subject:
Thanks guys but I've tried both these methods already. Most of my PAL games run fine without having to do anything. The first problem I had was with Warriors but the ENIGMAH VIDEO-X Selector program sorted that one out. Unfortunately it doesn't work for San Andreas and I've tried with a brand new shop copy and also with a back up but it just wont load.
If there's any UK memebers on this board that happen to have an NTSC version I could try then please pm me.
If anyone else can recommend anything then please let me know as I'm sure there must be some way to get it to work!
forahobby Administrator
Joined: May 22, 2003 Posts: 23945 Location: NSW, Australia
Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2006 3:01 am Post subject:
We have quite a few members from the UK.
You will just have to catch them when they are active.
Make a new post.. UK MEMBERS Please read.. or something..lol
im sure you will attract someones attention.
Sadly my VIP trial ends today and until I have a bit more spare cash I'll not be able to access this forum so if anyone should have a solution then PLEASE pm me as I'm gutted I can't play this.
Thanks again to those who tried to help.
hellblazer55 V.I.P. Lifetime
Joined: Oct 03, 2005 Posts: 6381 Location: Canada
Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2006 2:22 am Post subject:
What bios are you using? it could be a bios issue _________________
hellblazer55 V.I.P. Lifetime
Joined: Oct 03, 2005 Posts: 6381 Location: Canada
Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2006 2:33 am Post subject:
You may have to turn off your IGR and TSR off/normal/debug you may have to play with these in order to get it to work. _________________
BigTommy Xbox-HQ Enthusiast
Joined: Jan 06, 2006 Posts: 47
Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2006 4:24 am Post subject:
BIOS unknown according to evox. The xbox was bought in Malaysia and given to me so I don't know much about it although on one of the info/setting pages on dvd2xbox it mentioned Smartxx as the chip type. Does this mean anything to you as I'm new to all this.
If I need to change the BIOS then how do I know what to change it to and more importantly how to do it?!
I've played around with region setting, IGR and TSR but no luck at all!
Thanks anyway.
hellblazer55 V.I.P. Lifetime
Joined: Oct 03, 2005 Posts: 6381 Location: Canada
Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2006 4:41 am Post subject:
Use the bios checker, AID 2.11 has it, its under Apps. _________________
I know Ive had a few games that wouldnt run until I cleared the cache folder....
I have a PAL copy of BMX XXX that will not run on my softmodded box,
but all my other PAL games run fine on it. (so I'll be interested to see the answer to this)
BMX XXX runs on my chipped box tho.
forahobby Administrator
Joined: May 22, 2003 Posts: 23945 Location: NSW, Australia
Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2006 9:46 am Post subject:
Quote:
BIOS unknown according to evox.
If you install a newer version of evox from auto installer deluxe im sure it will identify the bios as it has a much more up-to-date evox.ini file with bios defininitions.
I did install evox using Autoinstaller only 3 weeks ago! I've also used Bioschecker but that also comes up as Bios unknown! I've come to the conclusion that the only way I will ever play San Andreas on the xbox is if I either buy a UK machine (which ain't gonna happen unless I wreck my current one) or I find someone who can send me an NTSC version of the game!
If however anyone else what's to try and help me solve the problem then feel free!!
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