Are Rosters PAL compatible?

[olig23]

Hi guys i'm new to this forum but I love 2k5 and having come across the possibility of playing on the 360 I wanted to get the roster updates. However, being from the UK my version of 2k5 is the PAL version and I noticed that Flying Finns editor is only NTSC compatible. I have 2k5 and want to update the rosters because its so much better than Madden. However I don't want to spend money on an Xport if it aint going to work so could someone help me out as to whether or not I can use these updates on a European system, Cheers guys

[FlyingFinn]

Re: Are Rosters PAL compatible?

Hi guys i'm new to this forum but I love 2k5 and having come across the possibility of playing on the 360 I wanted to get the roster updates. However, being from the UK my version of 2k5 is the PAL version and I noticed that Flying Finns editor is only NTSC compatible. I have 2k5 and want to update the rosters because its so much better than Madden. However I don't want to spend money on an Xport if it aint going to work so could someone help me out as to whether or not I can use these updates on a European system, Cheers guys

The rosters here will not load on a PAL system. At least they don't on a PAL xbox 1 system.

[olig23]

Re: Are Rosters PAL compatible?

I see.... pretty much screwed then.

I may have a go in the hopes of there being some difference on the 360

Does anyone know whether the ntsc version is backwards compatible with the euro 360? There has got to be some other guys from europe in here who have had this problem

[puja21]

Re: Are Rosters PAL compatible?

The rosters here will not load on a PAL system. At least they don't on a PAL xbox 1 system.

i actually remembered some people reporting otherwise but the search string doesn't allow for 3 character terms, so "PAL" is pretty much out.






edit: found the old PAL thread... good ol manual browse (in hindsight i shouldve just searched NTSC as both terms will logically be in a PAL thread). here were the positive results:

1) a soft-modded system can apparently play both NTSC & PAL saves w/o any resigning

2) according to a UK user, they work on an unmodded system no problem if you transfer with AR (but apparently most UK people have a maxdrive):

NTSC files for NFL 2K5 always work on my Xbox, and my console is not even modded.

Obviously you need Action Replay for it to work. Using the provided software just drag the file onto your Action Replay Memory Card. Before starting NFL 2K5 make sure the file is then transfered onto your Xbox hard-drive first (as the game doesn't recognise the Memory Card).



However, I've had no luck with NFL 2K4.

3) here was finn's original thought:

You can't use a NTSC gamesave with the PAL version of the game and changing folder names won't do the trick. The AuthKey used to generate a valid FileSignature key is different between the 2 versions. If you had the AuthKey for the PAL version, it may be possible to sign the NTSC save with the PAL key and change the folder name and have the PAL game recognize the NTSC save.

The above applies to Xbox. Not sure about the PS2

which another guy seems to have pulled off, but it looks like he did so for PS2:

I am trying to give this go

I have managed to convert the max file to xps and then upload it back to my memory card using Xport. I have managed to give the savegame a PAL game ID but when I get into 2k5 it says the Roster is damaged

I will keep trying.
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I got it working in the end, andy82.

I used a combination of PS2 Save builder and ps2idc to change the file header to a PAL one.

[olig23]

Re: Are Rosters PAL compatible?

Thanks for your help Puja it is extemely appreciated. I intend to get the xport and see if I can sort something else out. If it can be done then I'll figure out the way. One thing is for certain it is better than Madden!

Thanks again.

[olig23]

Re: Are Rosters PAL compatible?

Success!

For anyone who might be interested it is possible to use rosters on a PAL xbox 360.

I simply transferred them using xport and it worked immediatly no issues.

I would like to thank Puja for taking the time to reply and for the awesome rosters so... thanks man!

[puja21]

Re: Are Rosters PAL compatible?

you're welcome.

glad it worked out for you & other PAL owners

[andy82]

Re: Are Rosters PAL compatible?

So does this mean that NTSC rosters are compatible with PAL 360 NFL 2k5? Sorry for kicking up a very old thread.

[Stulad]

Re: Are Rosters PAL compatible?

Hi guys, first time post - I must say I love this forum, right across the boards.

Anyhow, I too am from the UK and managed to pick this game up for £1 today (bargain of the year!) and it instantly feels better than Madden 09.

Here's the question: is it possible to be hooked up with a PAL roster file for the current season for the PS3?!

[puja21]

Re: Are Rosters PAL compatible?

Here's the question: is it possible to be hooked up with a PAL roster file for the current season for the PS3?!

well i'd imagine the process is basically the same as NTSC with this difference:

I used a combination of PS2 Save builder and ps2idc to change the file header to a PAL one.

^so if you can figure that step out you should be able to do it yourself

[Stulad]

Re: Are Rosters PAL compatible?

well i'd imagine the process is basically the same as NTSC with this difference:

^so if you can figure that step out you should be able to do it yourself

I've tried taking PS2 files and changing them on my PC, but the crucial step is converting back to a psv file for the PS3 - I just can't do it, I was wondering if anyone was able to help, either by guiding me through it, or by doing the conversion. The important thing to note is I only have a PS3.

[dwevans]

Re: Are Rosters PAL compatible?

hi, i'm another uk user and ive managed to convert a couple of files to be compatible with the ps2 and ps3 on my PAL systems. if i can get an american .max version of a file i am able to do it. still working on doing the same starting from an xbox file, as i only tried for the first time yesterday.

[Stulad]

Re: Are Rosters PAL compatible?

Wow! Would you be so kind to upload a PAL psv (PS3) roster? That would be great!

[dwevans]

Re: Are Rosters PAL compatible?

JSOU.rar

here's JSOUs file..the most up to date one and the settings youll need for it. i'm looking forward to puja21's file, and i will definitely be converting that as soon as it comes out

[Stulad]

Re: Are Rosters PAL compatible?

Thanks mate...finally a file that works!

And the Giants don't suck!