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Nintendo Wii's and different region AC power cords
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Posted: 11th August 2008 10:55
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Ok well my Wii's AC power cord broke and i was looking to get another one so i did a bit of research and found out an aussie one cost $40!!
Then ebay told me i could get an american one then a plug adapter all together for around $20 so naturally that seemed like the better idea. However im a bit cautious and am wondering if this will work seeing as far as i know here in Australia we run 240v and America something lower? Will this damage my Wii in any way if so i wish to risk nothing. If anyone has any information on wether this would work and other related information that would be great. Thanks -------------------- Finished NSG FFX, Playing FFIV again. |
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Posted: 11th August 2008 12:52
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heres how u solve your problem, sell your wii and buy a 360 or ps3. problem solved!
Moderator Edit And welcome to permanent moderated posts, you troll. -R51 This post has been edited by Rangers51 on 11th August 2008 13:00 |
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Posted: 11th August 2008 13:13
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20 Dollars isn't alot of money, i'd just stay on the safe side really.
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Posted: 12th August 2008 06:58
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Shh blizzera god no one cares about your opinions.
I know its not a lot of money but the $20 i could use for something else ya know and im only 16 so i dont have much money =P -------------------- Finished NSG FFX, Playing FFIV again. |
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Posted: 29th August 2008 10:02
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Well I don't know if you have bought one by now, but I just figured I'd let you know that I use an adapter for all of my electronics in South Korea and they do use a higher voltage than we do here in the US and all my stuff was fine. I don't see why you would have any problem with it.. I think the cheaper one with the adapter will work out just fine.
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Posted: 31st August 2008 12:26
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Well, I don't forsee a problem, the adapter should work just fine. If you can get the cord, adapter, and the S&H for each paid cheaper than $40 bucks, I'd go with it.
On the other hand... does your Wii have a warranty? maybe you can get one free. This post has been edited by MythrilShotgun on 31st August 2008 12:26 -------------------- "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter, don't mind." -Dr. Seuss |
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Posted: 8th April 2009 00:32
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Hey Balze, I hate to revive old threads but I'm a little curious to know if you settled for the cheaper one with the adapter, and if that worked out ok, incase I ever have to do the same thing in Australia.
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