Migrating from US with a Gamecube

BlueSmurf · 28th February 2007, 4:08 PM

People,

Friend of mine is moving from the US to Australia. She has a Gamecube and is rather attached to it.

Does anyone know what it's going to take to get it running here? Or is it better to get an Australian GC. And if she does, will her current games work?

Thanks,

BlueSmurf.

stuffisgood · 28th February 2007, 4:12 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueSmurf

People,

Friend of mine is moving from the US to Australia. She has a Gamecube and is rather attached to it.

Does anyone know what it's going to take to get it running here? Or is it better to get an Australian GC. And if she does, will her current games work?

Thanks,

BlueSmurf.

If I remember correctly the Gamecube has a removable power supply. If so all she'll need to do is find an Aussie power supply. If she gets a local one her games won't work unless she purchases something like Freeloader.

StratosFear · 28th February 2007, 4:34 PM

It's an external 12volt DC 3.25 amp power supply.

That should be enough info for you

.

(just grab another DC power adaptor here with the same specs from jaycar or wherever and switch the end with her one.)

BlueSmurf · 28th February 2007, 4:43 PM

Thanks for the responses guys. Much appreciated.

Personally I haven't owned a console since the N64. Is there anything to worry about to do with PAL/NTSC?

Cheers,

BlueSmurf.

stuffisgood · 28th February 2007, 4:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueSmurf

Personally I haven't owned a console since the N64. Is there anything to worry about to do with PAL/NTSC?

Nah..pretty much any TV newer than 10 years old is multi-format...

Even the $120 cheapy I bought from WOW back in first year uni was multi-format.

claf-43 · 28th February 2007, 5:40 PM

Theirs always freeloader if she wants to buy games here too

Izuna · 1st March 2007, 12:24 AM

buying a freeloader with a US GC doesn't work too well. My wife moved here with hers (What is it with women getting so attached to it) and most local games won't work because they output the same frequency in the GCs local signal. So unless the game is a 60hz game such as Zelda Wind Waker it will only display in black and white. This is pal games only though, so its almost moot with NTSC games being so much cheaper to import. Most TVs can't do NTSC 50Hz. I was driven half mad trying to find a solution, in the end I found a new GC for 70 bucks in the city and that solved everything. PAL GCs with freeloader can play anything.

GCs have a power pack so its just a case of getting a local one for extra convenience. The connectors are identical.

Because she was also bringing a PS2 and I didn't want to wreck it for her, on the safe side I went to jaycar in the city and grabbed a 110 volt transformer. They cost about 50-100 bucks depending on the wattage you need. GC doesn't really need anything special. If you wanted a 360 you'd need more.

Just need to watch that you switch it off at the plug because the bastard gets hot with long use in summer. You could always get her a wii and a freeloader as a welcome to Australia present. Just make sure its the latest version of freeloader.

antstar · 1st March 2007, 3:26 AM

I've got a spare gamecube power brick here =P
PM me if you want it.

alvarez · 2nd March 2007, 10:42 AM

You would need a power adaptor obviously and a tv that can display ntsc signals (pretty much anything bought recently) and some form of freeloader.

Aus GCs can be had for $50 now so if you want to be certain of compadability get an aus one and a freeeloader for the games shes has now. As mentioned NTSC games can be tempremental on PAL consoles/TVs

I may even be interested in a swap if thats the way you want to go.

28th February 2007, 4:08 PM	#1
BlueSmurf Dream it. Build it. Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Baldivis, WA Posts: 2,398	Migrating from US with a Gamecube People, Friend of mine is moving from the US to Australia. She has a Gamecube and is rather attached to it. Does anyone know what it's going to take to get it running here? Or is it better to get an Australian GC. And if she does, will her current games work? Thanks, BlueSmurf.

28th February 2007, 4:34 PM	#3
StratosFear Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 7,685	It's an external 12volt DC 3.25 amp power supply. That should be enough info for you . (just grab another DC power adaptor here with the same specs from jaycar or wherever and switch the end with her one.)

28th February 2007, 4:43 PM	#4
BlueSmurf Dream it. Build it. Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Baldivis, WA Posts: 2,398	Thanks for the responses guys. Much appreciated. Personally I haven't owned a console since the N64. Is there anything to worry about to do with PAL/NTSC? Cheers, BlueSmurf.

28th February 2007, 5:40 PM	#6
claf-43 Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Adelaide Posts: 4,976	Theirs always freeloader if she wants to buy games here too

1st March 2007, 12:24 AM	#7
Izuna Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Melbourne Posts: 473	buying a freeloader with a US GC doesn't work too well. My wife moved here with hers (What is it with women getting so attached to it) and most local games won't work because they output the same frequency in the GCs local signal. So unless the game is a 60hz game such as Zelda Wind Waker it will only display in black and white. This is pal games only though, so its almost moot with NTSC games being so much cheaper to import. Most TVs can't do NTSC 50Hz. I was driven half mad trying to find a solution, in the end I found a new GC for 70 bucks in the city and that solved everything. PAL GCs with freeloader can play anything. GCs have a power pack so its just a case of getting a local one for extra convenience. The connectors are identical. Because she was also bringing a PS2 and I didn't want to wreck it for her, on the safe side I went to jaycar in the city and grabbed a 110 volt transformer. They cost about 50-100 bucks depending on the wattage you need. GC doesn't really need anything special. If you wanted a 360 you'd need more. Just need to watch that you switch it off at the plug because the bastard gets hot with long use in summer. You could always get her a wii and a freeloader as a welcome to Australia present. Just make sure its the latest version of freeloader.

1st March 2007, 3:26 AM	#8
antstar Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada Posts: 835	I've got a spare gamecube power brick here =P PM me if you want it.

2nd March 2007, 10:42 AM	#9
alvarez Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Geelong 3218 Posts: 2,564	You would need a power adaptor obviously and a tv that can display ntsc signals (pretty much anything bought recently) and some form of freeloader. Aus GCs can be had for $50 now so if you want to be certain of compadability get an aus one and a freeeloader for the games shes has now. As mentioned NTSC games can be tempremental on PAL consoles/TVs I may even be interested in a swap if thats the way you want to go.