Region Switch - Revision history

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	A Region Switch is a hardware modification for the Gamecube to bypass regional lockout protection and change native language support on Gamecube hardware versions NTSC-U (USA) and NTSC-J (JAPAN).		A '''Region Switch''' is a hardware modification for the Gamecube to bypass regional lockout protection and change native language support on Gamecube hardware versions NTSC-U (USA) and NTSC-J (JAPAN).

	The IPL [[WikiScene:GameCube#GameCube_Original_BIOS_.28IPL.29_Version_Information\|(Gamecube "BIOS"]]) of these two Gamecube versions offer support for both English and Japanese languages, but not at the same time. A Region Switch can be enabled or disabled to allow support for [[Playing_Imports\|playing import]] USA or Japanese original Gamecube titles, respectively.		The IPL [[WikiScene:GameCube#GameCube_Original_BIOS_.28IPL.29_Version_Information\|(Gamecube "BIOS"]]) of these two Gamecube versions offer support for both English and Japanese languages, but not at the same time. A Region Switch can be enabled or disabled to allow support for [[Playing_Imports\|playing import]] USA or Japanese original Gamecube titles, respectively.

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	The IPL [[WikiScene:GameCube#GameCube_Original_BIOS_.28IPL.29_Version_Information\|(Gamecube "BIOS"]]) of these two Gamecube versions offer support for both English and Japanese languages, but not at the same time. A Region Switch can be enabled or disabled to allow support for [[Playing_Imports\|playing import]] USA or Japanese original Gamecube titles, respectively.		The IPL [[WikiScene:GameCube#GameCube_Original_BIOS_.28IPL.29_Version_Information\|(Gamecube "BIOS"]]) of these two Gamecube versions offer support for both English and Japanese languages, but not at the same time. A Region Switch can be enabled or disabled to allow support for [[Playing_Imports\|playing import]] USA or Japanese original Gamecube titles, respectively.

			This modification is completely unnecessary when using [[Swiss]], as the region and Memory Card format is managed by Swiss.

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	== ~~HOW IT WORKS~~ ==		== How it works ==
	[[File:REGION_MOD_FLIPPER.png\|thumb\|600px\|alt=Alternate\|''Sense, 3v3 and GND shown from Top and Bottom view of Mainboard'']]		[[File:REGION_MOD_FLIPPER.png\|thumb\|600px\|alt=Alternate\|''Sense, 3v3 and GND shown from Top and Bottom view of Mainboard'']]
	The trace shown in blue is for Region Sense. When 3v3 is detected on Sense then GameCube is set for NTSC-J region. When 0v is detected on Sense then GameCube is set for NTSC-U.<br><br>		The trace shown in blue is for Region Sense. When 3v3 is detected on Sense then GameCube is set for NTSC-J region. When 0v is detected on Sense then GameCube is set for NTSC-U.<br><br>

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	*To convert an NTSC-J GameCube to NTSC-U, Sense is simply shorted to GND along R6.		*To convert an NTSC-J GameCube to NTSC-U, Sense is simply shorted to GND along R6.
	*To convert an NTSC-U Gamecube to NTSC-J, Sense is ~~simple~~ provided 3v3 along R5.<br><br>		*To convert an NTSC-U Gamecube to NTSC-J, Sense is simply provided 3v3 along R5.<br><br>
	<small>NOTE: 3v3 shown for illustration only and can be provided from any 3v3 location to Sense</small>		<small>NOTE: 3v3 shown for illustration only and can be provided from any 3v3 location to Sense</small>

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	== HOW IT WORKS ==		== HOW IT WORKS ==
	[[File:REGION_MOD_FLIPPER.png\|thumb\|600px\|alt=Alternate\|''Sense, 3v3 and GND shown from Top and Bottom view of Mainboard'']]		[[File:REGION_MOD_FLIPPER.png\|thumb\|600px\|alt=Alternate\|''Sense, 3v3 and GND shown from Top and Bottom view of Mainboard'']]
	The trace shown in blue is for Region Sense. When 3v3 is detected on Sense then GameCube is set for NTSC-J region. When Ov is detected on Sense then GameCube is set for NTSC-U.<br><br>		The trace shown in blue is for Region Sense. When 3v3 is detected on Sense then GameCube is set for NTSC-J region. When 0v is detected on Sense then GameCube is set for NTSC-U.<br><br>

	*To convert an NTSC-J GameCube to NTSC-U, Sense is simply shorted to GND along R6.		*To convert an NTSC-J GameCube to NTSC-U, Sense is simply shorted to GND along R6.

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	At location R6, two solder points can be seen where the resistor was not installed during production. By closing the circuit's path (shorting the two points), the Gamecube region will be changed. <br><br>		At location R6, two solder points can be seen where the resistor was not installed during production. By closing the circuit's path (shorting the two points), the Gamecube region will be changed. <br><br>

	These two points can be soldered together for a permanent region change or an on/off switch can be installed to allow region interchangeability. If using a switch, the switch should be set to the desired regional position prior to system power up. <br><br><br><br><br><br>		These two points can be soldered together for a permanent region change or an on/off switch can be installed to allow region interchangeability. If using a switch, the switch should be set to the desired regional position prior to system power up. <br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>


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	[[File:Region NTSC-U.png\|thumb\|225px\|alt=NTSC-U\|'''NTSC-U''' motherboard shown with<br> '''no resistor at R5''']]		[[File:Region NTSC-U.png\|thumb\|225px\|alt=NTSC-U\|'''NTSC-U''' motherboard shown with<br> '''no resistor at R5''']]
	<small>Same steps for hardware modification as described above.</small><br>		<small>Same steps for hardware modification as described above.</small><br>
	To allow an NTSC-U (USA) Gamecube compatibility for use with NTSC-J(Japanese) original titles, a modification to resistor location "R5" is required. <br> <br>		To allow an NTSC-U (USA) Gamecube compatibility for use with NTSC-J(Japanese) original titles, a modification to resistor location "R5" is required. <br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>


			== HOW IT WORKS ==
			[[File:REGION_MOD_FLIPPER.png\|thumb\|600px\|alt=Alternate\|''Sense, 3v3 and GND shown from Top and Bottom view of Mainboard'']]
			The trace shown in blue is for Region Sense. When 3v3 is detected on Sense then GameCube is set for NTSC-J region. When Ov is detected on Sense then GameCube is set for NTSC-U.<br><br>

			*To convert an NTSC-J GameCube to NTSC-U, Sense is simply shorted to GND along R6.
			*To convert an NTSC-U Gamecube to NTSC-J, Sense is simple provided 3v3 along R5.<br><br>
			<small>NOTE: 3v3 shown for illustration only and can be provided from any 3v3 location to Sense</small>

Megalomaniac at 02:58, 26 March 2013

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	<small>Same steps for hardware modification as described above.</small><br>		<small>Same steps for hardware modification as described above.</small><br>
	To allow an NTSC-U (USA) Gamecube compatibility for use with NTSC-J(Japanese) original titles, a modification to resistor location "R5" is required. <br> <br>		To allow an NTSC-U (USA) Gamecube compatibility for use with NTSC-J(Japanese) original titles, a modification to resistor location "R5" is required. <br> <br>




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	<small>Note: Backup discs require use of a [[:Category:Modchips\|modchip]].</small>		<small>Note: Backup discs require use of a [[:Category:Modchips\|modchip]] or by [[Playing_Backups\|other means]].</small>

Megalomaniac at 20:46, 16 January 2013

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	A Region Switch is a hardware modification to the Gamecube ~~using an on/off switch~~ to bypass regional lockout protection and change native language support on Gamecube hardware versions NTSC-U (USA) and NTSC-J (JAPAN).		A Region Switch is a hardware modification for the Gamecube to bypass regional lockout protection and change native language support on Gamecube hardware versions NTSC-U (USA) and NTSC-J (JAPAN).

			The IPL [[WikiScene:GameCube#GameCube_Original_BIOS_.28IPL.29_Version_Information\|(Gamecube "BIOS"]]) of these two Gamecube versions offer support for both English and Japanese languages, but not at the same time. A Region Switch can be enabled or disabled to allow support for [[Playing_Imports\|playing import]] USA or Japanese original Gamecube titles, respectively.

	These Gamecube versions use the same IPL [[WikiScene:GameCube#GameCube_Original_BIOS_.28IPL.29_Version_Information\|(Gamecube "BIOS"]]) which offers support for both English and Japanese languages, but not at the same time. A Region Switch can be set to the on or off position to enable the feature for [[Playing_Imports\|playing import]] USA or Japanese original Gamecube titles, respectively.

			<small>Note: Backup discs require use of a [[:Category:Modchips\|modchip]].</small>


			== Memory Card Compatibility ==
			The Gamecube's Memory Card data format is determined by the console region. While NTSC-U and PAL save data can typically be stored on the same memory card, memory cards used with NTSC-J consoles must be reformatted to Japanese settings or data corruption can occur. A separate memory card should be used for each region to avoid data corruption and/or loss of save data.



			== NTSC-J Hardware ==
			[[File:Region NTSC-J.png\|thumb\|225px\|alt=NTSC-J\|'''NTSC-J''' motherboard shown with<br> '''no resistor at R6''']]
			To allow an NTSC-J(Japanese) Gamecube compatibility for use with NTSC-U (USA) original titles, a modification to resistor location "R6" is required. <br> <br>

			At location R6, two solder points can be seen where the resistor was not installed during production. By closing the circuit's path (shorting the two points), the Gamecube region will be changed. <br><br>

			These two points can be soldered together for a permanent region change or an on/off switch can be installed to allow region interchangeability. If using a switch, the switch should be set to the desired regional position prior to system power up. <br><br><br><br><br><br>


			== NTSC-U Hardware ==
			[[File:Region NTSC-U.png\|thumb\|225px\|alt=NTSC-U\|'''NTSC-U''' motherboard shown with<br> '''no resistor at R5''']]
			<small>Same steps for hardware modification as described above.</small><br>
			To allow an NTSC-U (USA) Gamecube compatibility for use with NTSC-J(Japanese) original titles, a modification to resistor location "R5" is required. <br> <br>

	~~<!-- ntsc-u [[File:Region NTSC-U.png\|right\|thumb\|225px]] -->~~
	~~<!-- ntsc-j [[File:Region NTSC-J.png\|right\|thumb\|225px]] -->~~



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Megalomaniac at 21:43, 15 January 2013

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	<!-- ntsc-u [[File:Region NTSC-U.png\|right\|thumb\|225px]] -->		<!-- ntsc-u [[File:Region NTSC-U.png\|right\|thumb\|225px]] -->
	<!-- ntsc-j [[File:Region NTSC-J.png\|right\|thumb\|225px]] -->		<!-- ntsc-j [[File:Region NTSC-J.png\|right\|thumb\|225px]] -->



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