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Amiga 500 NTSC/PAL Toggle Switch - Written Guide With Pics

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Amiga 500 NTSC/PAL Toggle Switch Guide *My NTSC/PAL Switch Video Guide *Next article *Previous article *Alphabetical list of writings Why would anyone want to switch between PAL and NTSC video modes on an Amiga? After all, weren't all the best games for this platform made in Europe? I mean, American's should just out right chuck their computer into the trash and acquire one from overseas, correct? Well the answer to the last two questions is a resounding no, actually. As far as I'm concerned, it at least depends upon your point of view, and is certainly not as clear cut as some people online would lead you to believe. I full heartily believe that the best Amiga games were made in America, but unfortunately most people simply do not have any clue what is actually an American Amiga game, or what makes for a game that is best experienced in NTSC mode. ^Left, PAL; Stretched fake wide screen, not proportionally correct. Right, NTSC; As designed Have you ev...