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'Q' Plays US GameCube Games

Posted by michael on from the things-to-do-with-a-soldering-iron dept.

Bodero writes: "Lik-Sang is reporting that Panasonic's 'Q', the Japan-only GameCube/DVD Hybrid, can be modded to play US GameCube games much in the same way that the Japanese GameCube can be. This does not, however, allow it to play region one DVDs as of yet, but keep your eyes out. It's a shame Panasonic chose not to release it to North American store shelves, but the import will soon work just as well."

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  1. Well if panasonic is like sony... by SquierStrat · · Score: 3, Interesting

    then whoever puts out information on how to mod it out, or anyone who sells mod chips of any kind will get sued! :-(

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    Derek Greene
  2. Re:Import games by joebp · · Score: 5, Interesting
    That doesn't even begin to consider research into cultural differences - know what "nova" in Spanish means?
    Yes, it means you've fallen for a common urban legend.
  3. What about european games? by Gerein · · Score: 2, Interesting

    Does this modification work for european games, too?
    This would be interesting, because Europe and Japan share the same DVD-Regioncode (RC2). So, while this won't help american players much, it might be very interesting fo european ones.

  4. What's Up With This? by hyyx · · Score: 2, Interesting

    Take a look at this link to a Panasonic sweepstakes where they are giving away actual Nintendo Gamecube units with an additional TV/VCR/DVD Combo unit. Why aren't they promoting their own 'Q' units, which combined this technology into one unit?

  5. Will be here soon enough... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Interesting

    My understanding from an article I read earlier was that Nintendo did not want compatible products released in the US market before the Xmas season. Supposedly they feared it would cause confusion in the marketplace, and wanted some time for the GameCube to establish itself before the brand was diluted by compatible units. I believe there will be an American version of this device in the near future.