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Although the selection of quality racing DVDs here
in the US has improved greatly over the past couple of years,
we've always been a bit frustrated (and a bit jealous) that more
European DVD titles have not been made available in the North
American NTSC format to enthusiasts on this side of the pond.
All that has changed.
Recently, 'multi format' DVD players have become easier to acquire at a reasonable price here in the US. These 'multi format' players can play both US NTSC Format and European PAL format DVDs without difficulty. We were able to pick one up for about $70.00 (see below).
Most computers that with DVD play functions and some game systems can also play PAL DVDs. Check the specs of your equipment before ordering.
We have discussed this recent development with one of Europe's top motorsport DVD producers, Duke Video and have assembled a list of more than two dozen PAL format Duke titles that are now available here at The Motorsport Collector for US enthusiasts who have equipped themselves with PAL compatible DVD players.
These titles are not available in the US NTSC Format, and in most cases there are no plans to release them here.
Some of these titles are brand new, like the 2008 Season Reviews for the World Rally Championship, World Touring Car Championship, British Touring Car Championship and the 2008 Race of Champions.
Others are season reviews and team profiles from the Glory Days of the mid - to late 1980s World Sportscar Championship and films formerly available on VHS, such as; Formula Villeneuve, Hawthorn & Collins, This Time Tomorrow and Aston Martin: The David Brown Years.
Big Bangers at Brands looks like it will be a great program for those of us who are still big fans of the Can Am.
Perhaps the most interesting item on the list is the 10 disc LeMans Collection, featuring one hour reviews of each 24 Hour race from 1980 thru 1989.
You can find the entire list of PAL titles HERE.
We are talking to other overseas DVD producers
and hope to add additional titles on a regular basis.
PHILIPS DVP3980 MULTI-FORMAT DVD PLAYER
We do not sell electronic equipment here at TMC. Check your local
Best Buy or other electronics dealer for their selection of multi-format
DVD players. Last fall, we were able to purchase one of these
Philips DVD players on the Death Star (Amazon.com) for about seventy
bucks. It does a great job playing both NTSC and PAL format discs.
Click HERE to view this player at Amazon.
