of course you can. And the same goes for N64, GameCube, XBox360, Mega Drive and many others.Think I can use Wii and Wii U US version consoles and Gamepad with EURO AC Adapters or not?
or call an electrician.Why would that be? The ouput is not in 100v-120V 220v-240v, its the job of the AC Adapters to work it out, not the consoles.AndehX wrote:You will need a step down transformer to use the EUR adapter on a US Wii.
Thank you Fudoh, I did not even know that, but now that you mention it, the Super Nintendo, Nintendo 64, Gamecube etc. All come with an AC Adapter rather than just a power cable.Fudoh wrote:of course you can. And the same goes for N64, GameCube, XBox360, Mega Drive and many others.Think I can use Wii and Wii U US version consoles and Gamepad with EURO AC Adapters or not?
SNES is the only exception though, since the European SNES PSUs have an AC output, while most (all?) other video games systems use a DC output from their PSUs, so you cannot use an European SNES PSU with a japanese SFC or American SNES.Thank you Fudoh, I did not even know that, but now that you mention it, the Super Nintendo, Nintendo 64, Gamecube etc. All come with an AC Adapter rather than just a power cable.
Thanks, that's helpful too, so ONLY the Wii U AC Adapters are Multi Voltage, but not the Wii AC Adapters?Tranquilite wrote:They both have the same output capability (DC 12V, 3.7A with same pin polarity), so as long as you provide the correct input voltage (use the US adapter in 120V environments like the US, and the Euro adapter 230V environments), then it doesn't matter what kind of Wii you plug it into.
The general rule of thumb with using adapters is: if the output is the same (voltage, polarity, and to a lesser extent current rating), and the plug fits, then it will work.
Oh okay, did not know that, thanks.Fudoh wrote:SNES is the only exception though, since the European SNES PSUs have an AC output, while most (all?) other video games systems use a DC output from their PSUs, so you cannot use an European SNES PSU with a japanese SFC or American SNES.Thank you Fudoh, I did not even know that, but now that you mention it, the Super Nintendo, Nintendo 64, Gamecube etc. All come with an AC Adapter rather than just a power cable.
I was refering to plugging the adapter into the wall, not the console. Appologies for the confusionLawfer wrote:Why would that be? The ouput is not in 100v-120V 220v-240v, its the job of the AC Adapters to work it out, not the consoles.AndehX wrote:You will need a step down transformer to use the EUR adapter on a US Wii.
The US NES power supply outputs AC as well. There's warnings all over forums not to use it on an imported Famicom.Fudoh wrote: while most (all?) other video games systems use a DC output from their PSUs
All US homes have 220-240v circuits in their panels. You just need to wire an appropriate outlet. The problem with our 240v power when using pal devices is the hz.AndehX wrote:I was refering to plugging the adapter into the wall, not the console. Appologies for the confusionLawfer wrote:Why would that be? The ouput is not in 100v-120V 220v-240v, its the job of the AC Adapters to work it out, not the consoles.AndehX wrote:You will need a step down transformer to use the EUR adapter on a US Wii.
The frequency of the power input has not had anything to do with the number of frames per second since long before I or most other people on this forum were alive, and I can't think of any video game console (certainly none in or after the 8-bit era) that tied the refresh rate to the utility cycle. Consider that the Wii is a DC-powered console, and is completely oblivious to the frequency of the power that being fed into its transformer. There is no problem using a US Wii for NTSC games and an EU Wii for PAL games, using the same EU power brick for both.he problem you will run into is pal optimized games on 60 hz. if you want to do it right you will need a 240v step down transformer to from 240v 60hz to 220-230v 50hz. Some arcade folk might be able to suggest a good one
I think it is. How does your pal Wii know how to run 230v at 60hz? Is it the power input or is it manualy chosen or just supported if the Wii detects a 60hz signal?Guspaz wrote:The frequency of the power input has not had anything to do with the number of frames per second since long before I or most other people on this forum were alive, and I can't think of any video game console (certainly none in or after the 8-bit era) that tied the refresh rate to the utility cycle. Consider that the Wii is a DC-powered console, and is completely oblivious to the frequency of the power that being fed into its transformer. There is no problem using a US Wii for NTSC games and an EU Wii for PAL games, using the same EU power brick for both.he problem you will run into is pal optimized games on 60 hz. if you want to do it right you will need a 240v step down transformer to from 240v 60hz to 220-230v 50hz. Some arcade folk might be able to suggest a good one
It's not a multi voltage power supply. My csy2100 is 100-240v input and 50/60hz. His Wii pal PSU is made to receive 230v 50hz and outputs the same DC current amp load.kamiboy wrote:Hoagtech, maybe you shouldn't try to make assumptions about technical details that obviously go way above your head.
Switching multi voltage power supplies have electronic parts that can handle input AC voltages from 100~230v and deliver the DC voltage desired by the device. The AC frequency is unimportant, since the DC voltage that all the internal components are powered by has no frequency, since, you know, is is DC.
The video sync frequency has nothing to do with the AC input voltage either, mainly because the video sync frequency is usually generated by an oscilating crystal of some sort.
Lawfer's question was if he could use a EU power supply in Europe with a US console. The answer is yes.Hoagtech wrote:Well to answer the ops question. There is not a "good way" to run a euro power supply with a U.S. Wii.
By U.S. Wii I meant US Wii in U.S.a. He asked if he could use a euro ac adapter on his U.S. Wii so It depends on where you live. If your plugging in a U.S. Wii in the USA with a Pal Power supply.blizzz wrote:Lawfer's question was if he could use a EU power supply in Europe with a US console. The answer is yes.Hoagtech wrote:Well to answer the ops question. There is not a "good way" to run a euro power supply with a U.S. Wii.
Well I misunderstood his point. I didn't know he was from Europe until a later post and I originally breezed the first sentence because those images are huge (not a bad thing).Guspaz wrote:He's asking if he can use an EU power supply with a US Wii. Clearly he's in the EU but wants to use a US Wii. You're really making no sense here.
Yep, the pictures on the opening post were taken by me because I own both a US Wii and a PAL Wii (barely used it, I originally picked it up when it was uncertain if Xenoblade Chronicles, Last Story and Panodra's Tower would be released in the US, and I also got the two other games never released in the US such as Disaster: Day of Crisis and Another Code R), the electricity is 230V here, so of course I would rather use that instead of 115V if I dont need to.Guspaz wrote:He's asking if he can use an EU power supply with a US Wii. Clearly he's in the EU but wants to use a US Wii. You're really making no sense here.
Nice collection. how is Last Story? That title always intrigued me.Lawfer wrote:Yep, the pictures on the opening post were taken by me because I own both a US Wii and a PAL Wii (barely used it, I originally picked it up when it was uncertain if Xenoblade Chronicles, Last Story and Panodra's Tower would be released in the US, and I also got the two other games never released in the US such as Disaster: Day of Crisis and Another Code R), the electricity is 230V here, so of course I would rather use that instead of 115V if I dont need to.Guspaz wrote:He's asking if he can use an EU power supply with a US Wii. Clearly he's in the EU but wants to use a US Wii. You're really making no sense here.
It was released in the US by XSEED who also published Pandora's Tower, from what I understand the only reason Nintendo of America finally caved in and decided to release a small print of Xenoblade Chronicles was because it was at the request of Gamestop.Hoagtech wrote:Nice collection. how is Last Story? That title always intrigued me.Lawfer wrote:Yep, the pictures on the opening post were taken by me because I own both a US Wii and a PAL Wii (barely used it, I originally picked it up when it was uncertain if Xenoblade Chronicles, Last Story and Panodra's Tower would be released in the US, and I also got the two other games never released in the US such as Disaster: Day of Crisis and Another Code R), the electricity is 230V here, so of course I would rather use that instead of 115V if I dont need to.Guspaz wrote:He's asking if he can use an EU power supply with a US Wii. Clearly he's in the EU but wants to use a US Wii. You're really making no sense here.
