POWER SUPPLIES & PAL v NTSC
PAL & NTSC, Do they really matter?
Not with modern TV's they don't!
Years ago there were a heap of issues using a PAL computer in the USA, because the old-school TV's could not display the signal/resolution, but nowadays almost all TV's around the world can display both PAL and NTSC signals coming in from the Amiga or C64 or any other vintage-tech for that matter. Most TV's have an RGB or at least Video input which is perfect for the Commodore Amiga and Commodore64, and should your TV or screen not have these then we do have an RGB to HDMI converter available as an option.
DOES PAL OR NTSC MATTER ANYMORE?
The two main analog video systems are NTSC and PAL. NTSC is a 525-line or pixel row, 60 fields with 30 frames-per-second, at 60 Hz system for transmission and display of video images. However, PAL has a slightly higher resolution and better color stability than NTSC.
PAL / NTSC only really matters nowadays when using older (retro) computers or game consoles. Modern High Definition TV's can display both NTSC & PAL signals when using an appropriate video cable.
CAN I USE A U.S POWER SUPPLY & TV ON A PAL C64?
* We have sold a number of PAL mainboards and machines to the USA and in our experience we have seen little to no issues. Connection to your modern TV should be via RCA, scart, chroma-luma or s-video cable. PAL output will work on modern flatscreen HD TV's, but not on old NTSC CRT screens.
If you live in the U.S you may not be able to use a PAL machine just by using a US power-supply. The Commodore's VIC Chip will likely have to be changed along with the oscillator. U.S A/C power runs at 60hz, UK 50hz, so if possible we would say use a UK power-supply with a power-inverter with PAL Commodore 64's.
WHAT POWER SUPPLY SHOULD I USE ON MY C64?
POWER SUPPLY OPTIONS
US/CANADA buyers can:
1. Purchase a new 110v (120v) 60 Hz power supply
2. Purchase a new 230v 50 Hz power supply and a US 110v to 230v power-inverter.
3. Use an exsiting US spec PSU
EU/AUS buyers can:
1. Purchase a new 220v-240v 50 Hz power supply.
2. Use any C64 power-supply you currently have.
UK buyers can:
1. Use an original UK C64 power-supply.
2. Purchase a new-modern C64 power-supply.
CAN I USE A U.S POWER SUPPLY & TV ON A PAL AMIGA?
* We have sold a number of PAL boards and machines to the USA and in our experience, It should be safe to use a US power supply. Connection to your modern TV should be via RCA, scart, chroma-luma or s-video cable. PAL output will work on modern flatscreen HD TV's, but not on old NTSC CRT screens.
POWER SUPPLY OPTIONS
US/CANADA buyers can:
1. Purchase a new 110v (120v) 60 Hz power supply
2. Purchase a new 230v 50 Hz power supply and a US 110v to 230v power-inverter.
3. Use your existing power-supply
EU/AUS buyers can:
1. Purchase a new 220v-240v 50 Hz power supply.
2. Use an Amiga power-supply you currently have.
UK buyers can:
1. Use an original UK Amiga power-supply.
2. Purchase a new-modern Amiga power-supply.
