Japanese GameCube - which step-down transformer?

[IronGiant]

I'm just about to buy a Japanese GameCube - which step-down transformer do I need to get?

Maplin have one but it's designed for US-style 2-pin plugs, so I guess that isn't suitable for a Japanese Cube?

I assume I can get something suitable from a UK-based supplier? If so, from whom?


Thanks,
Phil

[Saurian]

Maplin are cool but expensive -

All you need to do is take not of the output wattage of the appliance and buy a stepdown with a range to cover that. I use a 300w multi-socketed transformer for the 3 110v machines I use. You can get 100w units for under ?20 - this will be fine for a Cube.

http://www.cricklewoodelectronics.com/ - give them a shout, they have 100w units for ?10. Product number TAE100

[charlesr]

The US and Jap plugs work in the same stepdowns.
Get something similar to this. This will be fine for a GC, but if you need it for an xbox in the future, get 150VA(W) or more.

[Mr Ono]

DON'T BUY A STEPDOWN!!

Just get a replacement UK PSU from either Nintendo or Play-asia/Lik-sang.

[charlesr]

Oh yeah. That's a better idea. Ring them on 08706 060247 ?20 for a UK power supply.

[IronGiant]

The US and Jap plugs work in the same stepdowns.
Get something similar to this. This will be fine for a GC, but if you need it for an xbox in the future, get 150VA(W) or more.

Thanks Charles - I only need it for a Cube so that should be fine.


Phil

[IronGiant]

Oh yeah. That's a better idea. Ring them on 08706 060247 ?20 for a UK power supply.

Just tried 'em and they said it can take a couple of weeks to arrive as it has to come all the way from Germany.

Where else might I find a UK Cube PSU in the UK?


Ta,
Phil

[wod]

what about this instead ?

http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-24-70-1ca-4-7.html

[IronGiant]

what about this instead ?

http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-24-70-1ca-4-7.html

Looks good, thanks.

Or how about this from lik-sang:

http://www.lik-sang.com/info.php?category=76&products_id=1738&

Same thing I think?


Phli

[Mr Ono]

They say it takes a couple of weeks but in reality mine took 5 days.