NTSC-C

High school (ages 12+)
Science & Technology

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/ntsc-c

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the system type?Regional lockout mechanism for video game consoles
2. What is the developer?Sony Computer Entertainment
3. What is NTSC-C and why does it matter for PlayStation 2 games in China?NTSC-C is a special code that tells a Chinese PlayStation 2 to play only games that have that code. It helps Sony make sure the games sold in China follow local rules and are safe to play.
4. How does a PlayStation 2 know if a game is for China?When you put a game in, the console reads a small part of the disc that has the region code. If the code says NTSC-C, the console starts the game; if not, it shows an error.

Regional Lockout: A technological measure that restricts the operation of hardware or software to a specific geographical region.
Sony Computer Entertainment: The former division of Sony responsible for the PlayStation brand and its associated hardware, software, and services.
Market Penetration: The extent to which a product or service is recognized and bought by customers in a particular market.
Intellectual Property: Creations of the mind, such as inventions and literary and artistic works, that have legal rights.