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As mentioned in other threads, PAL runs at a slightly lower FPS, surely this makes some aspects of the game slightly harder (5 frames difference might be considered minor, but as we all know, speedrunning is extremely sensitive, thus everything makes a difference)ĭoes this effect PS3, PS1/PS2 categories, in terms of performance for European copies? I'm asking because i don't want to run for a really really competitive category, and I just want to be clear on the pros/cons etc. What difference if any, do the European copies have that might be considered a 'disadvantage' (I use the term loosely)? Having watched a bunch of you lovely people run the American version, there is a noticeable difference in performance. Are those likely to return, or is this final? I just need conformation. I'm a new speedrunner and I have been putting in a lot of hours to compete for Leon A PAL - for the obvious reasons, i'm slightly disheartened to see them go. Having read some of the other threads i'm gutted to see the loss of the Gamecube PAL category.

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