Help! Can't play NTSC-J GameCube discs on my PAL Wii!

turntechGodhead · May 2, 2026

Hi there. I've installed PriiLoader and enabled the region lock remover on my PAL wii. However, when I try to play my JP copy of Smash Bros Melee, it plays sound and reads my inputs, but fails to output video. I am using a modern TV (not CRT) and the Wii is connected with composite cables.

Is there a solution to my problem?

Northrup · May 3, 2026

Have you tried switching the TV manually from PAL to NTSC?
Mine switches automatically, and I haven't had any problems so far with the NTSC-J games I've tried. I've also launched them using USB Loader GX—maybe that could be another option for you (USB Loader GX can also launch games from disc)?

Exidous · May 3, 2026

The Priiloader region free setting disables a lockout protection, it doesn't actually change any video modes/outputs. It sounds like your output device doesn't support the NTSC signal your Wii is outputting while playing a NTSC-J disk. So, it sounds like you need your Wii to output PAL format video, including while it's playing a J region game. (Homebrew) USB loaders can be configured to do that on a per-game basis.

I don't know if there's a way to hack the disk channel or vanilla Wii system menu to perform this function.

elsii · May 5, 2026

turntechGodhead said:
Hi there. I've installed PriiLoader and enabled the region lock remover on my PAL wii. However, when I try to play my JP copy of Smash Bros Melee, it plays sound and reads my inputs, but fails to output video. I am using a modern TV (not CRT) and the Wii is connected with composite cables.

Is there a solution to my problem?

nintendon't is the best solution

edit: I just realized I'm an idiot, this is a video output problem not a region locking problem

The Real Jdbye · May 5, 2026

elsii said:
nintendon't is the best solution

edit: I just realized I'm an idiot, this is a video output problem not a region locking problem

Still the best solution though.

elsii · May 5, 2026

I made a post on the wrong thread sry

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