Xbox account region change - what about NTSC/PAL?
So it appears that it is possible to change the region of your Xbox Live account. That's great news since I've moved to another country and had difficulties buying games on marketplace since my credit card is issued in a region different from the account region.
The thing is though that I was in a PAL region and now I am in an NTSC region. Because of that I was forced to order my games from UK. After I change the account region will my console be able to play local NTSC games? What will hapen to my PAL games I already own?
Best Answer
PAL and NTSC are the colour encoding systems used in various parts of the world. While most regions use one or the other, you'll find that most modern televisions will happily play either format. Furthermore, most console will also play games from a format that they weren't intended to.
It's likely that you were instead experiencing difficulty with Region Codes, and region limited distribution (the term has slipped my mind for now, someone feel free to edit if you know what I mean).
In theory, and most likely practice, you should be perfectly fine to play your PAL games in your NTSC console (assuming your television supports both formats), as this functionality has been around since the original PlayStation.
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Does changing your region on Xbox affect anything?
Your Xbox subscription.Any time left on your Xbox subscription, such as Xbox Live Gold or Xbox Game Pass, will move with your account to the new country/region. If these subscriptions aren't available in your new country/region, your current subscription will remain active but may not work as expected.Can I play NTSC games on PAL Xbox One?
Yes, 360 bc games are not region locked.What happens when I change my Xbox One region?
If you change your country or region in Microsoft Store, items you bought in one region might not work in another. This includes: Xbox Live Gold, Xbox Game Pass. Apps, games, music purchases, and movie and TV purchases and rentals.Does Xbox region matter?
Each Xbox console is manufactured for a specific Blu-ray and DVD region, following international standards. The Xbox console can play Blu-ray discs and DVDs that are sold in the same region as the console.How to Change Country on Xbox Account (Easy 2022)
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