Post by: fumanstu on December 15, 2005, 08:10:00 PM
Been a while since i posted on here. Bought a 360 from japan what do i require power adaptor wise to use it in australia. Will a simple adaptor been fine or will i need a stepdown convertor and if so what specs?
Post by: sick_mate_xbox on December 16, 2005, 12:31:00 AM
that means your going to have to buy a step-down adapter (that reduces the current, i dont know what they call them in shops). you cant use a travel adapter otherwise you will fry your xbox360/PSU, they dont reduce voltage.
Post by: ferrari_rulz_02 on December 16, 2005, 01:41:00 AM
QUOTE(sick_mate_xbox @ Dec 16 2005, 06:02 PM) 
well australia is 230-240 volts and japan uses 100-110 volts.
that means your going to have to buy a step-down adapter (that reduces the current, i dont know what they call them in shops). you cant use a travel adapter otherwise you will fry your xbox360/PSU, they dont reduce voltage.
that would be a step up converter. its just a transformer. you should be able to get them from DSE, Tandy, or Jaycar.
just shop around, because if you buy the first one you see, you will probably be ripped off. check out ebay as well.
Post by: sick_mate_xbox on December 16, 2005, 07:52:00 PM
QUOTE(ferrari_rulz_02 @ Dec 16 2005, 06:18 PM) 
that would be a step up converter
whoops.. i knew it was something along the lines of "step".. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)
Post by: Merlin53 on December 16, 2005, 11:47:00 PM
QUOTE(fumanstu @ Dec 16 2005, 03:41 AM)
Hi all
Been a while since i posted on here. Bought a 360 from japan what do i require power adaptor wise to use it in australia. Will a simple adaptor been fine or will i need a stepdown convertor and if so what specs?
From another Aussie > Been a while since I was in here to mate. You do realize that you'll ALSO nee dto buy NTSC-J games, NOT NTSC (Nth America) games. They are two different things. Do a google on them and you'll find out the information you need. I was goingto grab a Xbox360 off eBay Australia, until I noticed that almost ALL of t hem were Japanese units, NOT Nth American units.
Additionally, do remember to give BOTH the xbox360 AND the Transformer "plenty" of air ventilation around BOTH units. As between the two of them, they will produce a LOT of heat.
There are two transformers I believe, On eis for around 350 watts andth eothere 500+ watts - if that's any help. They say the llater is much better and works a treat without much heat being given off.
Hope t hat helps. Sorry about the games thing though. I "presume" you already know this t hough ?!
Cheers . . . Merlin53 (aka XboxOZ360 Aust GamersCard)
Post by: ferrari_rulz_02 on December 17, 2005, 04:52:00 PM
QUOTE(Merlin53 @ Dec 17 2005, 05:54 PM)
You do realize that you'll ALSO nee dto buy NTSC-J games, NOT NTSC (Nth America) games.
well most of the games that have been released so far are reigon free. and i expect that a lot will be.
Post by: stazi on December 18, 2005, 07:23:00 AM
QUOTE(ferrari_rulz_02 @ Dec 18 2005, 12:59 AM)
well most of the games that have been released so far are reigon free. and i expect that a lot will be.
no. this is untrue. 'most' aren't. some are.
Post by: ferrari_rulz_02 on December 18, 2005, 04:40:00 PM
QUOTE(stazi @ Dec 19 2005, 12:54 AM)
no. this is untrue. 'most' aren't. some are.
no, i think its most
Post by: stazi on December 18, 2005, 06:24:00 PM
Call of Duty 2
Condemned
Gun
Quake 4
Ridge Racer 6 (US VERSION)
Tony Hawks : American Wasteland
That's 6 games/18 = 1/3
Post by: stazi on December 19, 2005, 05:05:00 AM
it conversts the voltage from your socket DOWN to the xbox volatge of 110V
Post by: sick_mate_xbox on December 19, 2005, 05:20:00 AM
since you cant buy games here yet. the only thing you can buy for 360's in australia is wired controllers haha..
Post by: stazi on December 19, 2005, 06:07:00 AM
Also, there's 2.5 months to wait. That's ages.
Furthermore, you can buy very cheap games imported from the US. Just ordered Madden with 3-5 day post (usually 3 days) for $65AU approx.
Post by: ferrari_rulz_02 on December 19, 2005, 01:48:00 PM
QUOTE(stazi @ Dec 19 2005, 11:38 PM)
Furthermore, you can buy very cheap games imported from the US. Just ordered Madden with 3-5 day post (usually 3 days) for $65AU approx.
cool, where did you get that from?
Post by: dskid807 on March 04, 2006, 01:37:00 PM
to kill ur 360 get 300 watts. For 360 heaven get 500 watts