Hacking Will a soft modded PAL Wii support 480P NTSC GC games?

JaapDaniels · Jul 5, 2015

There's a hdmi-converter for wii that gives as high res as it can handle, will say it's 1080p but that's upscaled so it's not really that nice. if you buy it remember this converter needs cooling! i'd really recommend drilling small holes in the cover, and possebly ad a fan (i burned my first converter).

mightymuffy · Jul 5, 2015

JaapDaniels said:
There's a hdmi-converter for wii that gives as high res as it can handle, will say it's 1080p but that's upscaled so it's not really that nice. if you buy it remember this converter needs cooling! i'd really recommend drilling small holes in the cover, and possebly ad a fan (i burned my first converter).

It did?

(sorry, not funny really!) - I've bought 2 for both my mums and kid bro's Wiis and they've both been fine, but results will vary from the different ones I'm sure (take note Hielkenator!)
I suppose I have to agree with Hielkenator on this one though - component is the way to go with the Wii, and official ones are preferred too, but if you can't find them [for the right price] then go for 3rd party: assuming your TV supports them I'd pick a 3rd party component cable over a wii2hdmi, so in my opinion:

Component (official) > Component (3rd party) > hdmi >> S-video >>>>>> Composite. (RGB would be in between hdmi and svideo but it doesn't support gamecube NTSC games)

guitaro00 · Jul 5, 2015

I imported official component Wii cables from Japan

What is a good component to HDMI convertor?

mightymuffy · Jul 5, 2015

guitaro00 said:
I imported official component Wii cables from Japan What is a good component to HDMI convertor?

Your TV doesn't have ypbpr inputs? If it does, just plug it straight in - best output.
If it doesn't, are you after a standalone special hdmi converter, or the ones that plug directly into the Wii? Just looked at the ones I bought from Amazon (about 3 years ago at least!) and can't find the same ones

- unless someone on here can give you a recommendation I'd just check out the reviews before buying. Standalone converters - no ideas myself, though I suspect you get what you pay for...
The wii2hdmi cables we've been talking about don't use the component cable....

guitaro00 · Jul 5, 2015

TV does have component inputs. Best picture this way?

k3nnis · Jul 22, 2016

Hielkenator said:
YES a PROPERLY softmodded Wii can play games of ALL region in any video format.
I suggest using modmii by XFlak to get the files asn guidance to softmod your Wii.
For gamecube games use Nintendont instead of DiosMios.
I use USB loader GX as it's hassle free, Fully loaded, and looks awesome.
A big plus is that all avaiable options and settings canbe done, from it's "nintendo-ish" gui.

Get a Component cable for your Wii!
Make sure your TV support component inputs.
This will give your the best possible image for your wii and will enable you to display games from ALL regions in 480I or 480p.
also resolutions of 240p are supported if your tv can handle them ( megaman x collection and various hamebrew emulators ).

Contrary to what some trolls told you in this thread, Component , gives you a FAR better image that S-video or RGB on an lcd tv.
Also, there are many, many manufactures of these cables but get the OFFICIAL nintendo ones if you can!
Do not purchase a Wii 2 HDMI or similar! You will end up with horrible artifacting due tot he cheap upscalers used in these Component to HDMI converters.
Just let your TV handle any upscaling.

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Correct, get official component cables if your tv supports it.

Hi,

Thanks for the info. I have a PAL Wii. Just a question, if I want to run NTSC Gamecube games via disc not ripped to a file, can I still use Nintendont? Or should I be using something else? I have a few original GC games in NTSC. Would prefer to run from disc if possible so I can save time from ripping it

Thanks,
K.

Sonic Angel Knight · Jul 22, 2016

k3nnis said:
Hi,

Thanks for the info. I have a PAL Wii. Just a question, if I want to run NTSC Gamecube games via disc not ripped to a file, can I still use Nintendont? Or should I be using something else? I have a few original GC games in NTSC. Would prefer to run from disc if possible so I can save time from ripping it

Thanks,
K.

http://wiibrew.org/wiki/GCBooter

"Boot Region Free Gamecube Games on Wii"

by emu_kidid

k3nnis · Jul 22, 2016

Thanks

Looks like a lot of games don't work on it.

Sonic Angel Knight · Jul 22, 2016

k3nnis said:
Thanks

Looks like a lot of games don't work on it.

Alternative versions
GCBooterTLH @ http://github.com/thoughton/GCBooterTLH - fixes the "red screen" problem when used on PAL Wiis running at 60hZ

Sonic Angel Knight said:
Alternative versions
GCBooterTLH @ http://github.com/thoughton/GCBooterTLH - fixes the "red screen" problem when used on PAL Wiis running at 60hz

Or try this

http://wiibrew.org/wiki/Gecko_OS

k3nnis · Jul 22, 2016

Thanks for that

k3nnis · Jul 22, 2016

Which softmod is the best all rounder at the moment to play backup wii games via USB?

Sonic Angel Knight · Jul 22, 2016

k3nnis said:
Which softmod is the best all rounder at the moment to play backup wii games via USB?

I use wiiflow, you can copy games to sd or usb storage and play from it using wii flow.

k3nnis · Jul 22, 2016

ok thanks. Is it best to get NTSC or PAL version? I have a PAL Wii. I want best possible graphics i.e. 480P?

Sonic Angel Knight · Jul 22, 2016

k3nnis said:
ok thanks. Is it best to get NTSC or PAL version? I have a PAL Wii. I want best possible graphics i.e. 480P?

What do you mean? Is homebrew, it works on all systems.

k3nnis · Jul 22, 2016

Sonic Angel Knight said:
What do you mean? Is homebrew, it works on all systems.

Ok thanks.

retrofan_k · Aug 22, 2016

Hi Guys I'm bumping this thread, since I posted my problem in the Nintendont forum.

I just set up a fresh Wii today (PAL console) using Component on a HDTV and but the problem is, I cannot get NTSC games to boot like Starfox and Mario Kart, as it always says "Video Mode Not Supported"

I have tried forcing Progressive Scan/Video to NTSC/NTSC 480P and it still shows that message. Any Ideas?

Sonic Angel Knight · Aug 22, 2016

retrofan_k said:
Hi Guys I'm bumping this thread, since I posted my problem in the Nintendont forum.

I just set up a fresh Wii today (PAL console) using Component on a HDTV and but the problem is, I cannot get NTSC games to boot like Starfox and Mario Kart, as it always says "Video Mode Not Supported"

I have tried forcing Progressive Scan/Video to NTSC/NTSC 480P and it still shows that message. Any Ideas?

Did you make sure to check wii settings for video setup? Why you trying to play NTSC format with a pal console?

retrofan_k · Aug 22, 2016

Sonic Angel Knight said:
Did you make sure to check wii settings for video setup? Why you trying to play NTSC format with a pal console?

The Wii settings are set to HDTV 480P. I use NTSC format, since they are coded for 60Hz refresh rate, which is far superior to PAL 50Hz (Black Borders). It was a common thing to do back in the day to buy Imports from the US and Japan because consoles were never optimized like they are today. I have over 30 NTSC titles that play perfectly fine with my Japanese GC, yet I'm wanting to use the Wii in order to get a better picture since Gamecube Component cords are $200 + on Ebay.

Sonic Angel Knight · Aug 22, 2016

retrofan_k said:
The Wii settings are set to HDTV 480P. I use NTSC format, since they are coded for 60Hz refresh rate, which is far superior to PAL 50Hz (Black Borders). It was a common thing to do back in the day to buy Imports from the US and Japan because consoles were never optimized like they are today. I have over 30 NTSC titles that play perfectly fine with my Japanese GC, yet I'm wanting to use the Wii in order to get a better picture since Gamecube Component cords are $200 + on Ebay.

I thought nintendont can change the FPS without needing to load NTSC games.

retrofan_k · Aug 22, 2016

I'm stuck on this one, as every option I have tried results in the same message.

Hacking Will a soft modded PAL Wii support 480P NTSC GC games?

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