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==Referring to regions== | ==Referring to regions== | ||
In the past, analog televisions used different encoding standards depending on the region, and consequently, video games were redesigned to accommodate for these different standards. As such, when referring to older home consoles designed for analog televisions (the [[NES]], [[SNES]], [[Nintendo 64]], [[Nintendo GameCube]], and [[Wii]]), it is acceptable to use the encoding standards "NTSC" and "PAL" to refer to different regional versions. This is because different versions of the games for these consoles are designed to be used with televisions of the respective standards, and is commonly used both in official labeling and unofficial parlance. This terminology should not be used for the [[Wii U]] or the [[Nintendo Switch]], nor for any of Nintendo's handheld consoles. | |||
In addition, the phrase "in _ languages" (i.e. "in European languages") should be avoided when talking about regional differences. This is because different regions often use multiple languages, and there may be overlap between them. It is instead better to directly refer to the region (i.e. "in PAL regions" or "in Europe and Oceania") or the language (i.e. "in the British English version"). | In addition, the phrase "in _ languages" (i.e. "in European languages") should be avoided when talking about regional differences. This is because different regions often use multiple languages, and there may be overlap between them. It is instead better to directly refer to the region (i.e. "in PAL regions" or "in Europe and Oceania") or the language (i.e. "in the British English version"). | ||
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