NTSC-UK Xbox 360 Import FAQ (by HumanEnergy)

[Atticus]

You can also use a UK power supply with an American or Japanese console and it will run without needing a stepdown

Is this the case with all Japanese 360s? If is isn't, how will I know if I have a suitable system (I don't want to fry it).

I have a Japanese 360 Elite pre-ordered and I'm hoping to use my current UK 360 PSU to power it.

[Pavey]

Yep, have a look on your UK PSU. If it say 203w it will run any 360. A 175w one will run anything from Falcon's onwards, a 15ow will run Jaspers only.

[Atticus]

Thanks for the advice Wavey

My UK PSU is 175w ... so would I be right in thinking a new Jp 360 Elite will fall into the 'Falcon onwards' category, therefore safe to use?

[Pavey]

Yep, you'll be fine. The only way it wont work with your 175w psu is if the Elite is a Zephyr, which will be highly unlikely as i doubt there are any left on the shelves.


(Does that make sense?)

[Atticus]

That makes perfect sense And sounds like it has a good chance of being a Falcon.

One last thing; when I open my new Jp 360, is there an easy way to confirm which it is?

[Pavey]

Plug your 175w psu into it, if it goes its a Falcon. The Zephyr model wont accept that PSU as the plug and socket are incompatible.

If it were me, i would open the case, get the x-clamps off, split the fan tunnel and uprate the fans.

[Atticus]

Plug your 175w psu into it, if it goes its a Falcon. The Zephyr model wont accept that PSU as the plug and socket are incompatible.

Brilliant. Thanks for that.

If it were me, i would open the case, get the x-clamps off, split the fan tunnel and uprate the fans.

Not sure I'm up to the task ... might need to enlist the help of a grown-up for that one

Thanks again for the advice. Much appreciated

[Atticus]

Has anyone used an official UK hard drive with an import system?

[Pavey]

Yep, fine, they are all the same.

[Atticus]

Lovely. Thanks

[trav]

I'm looking for an U.S. 110v Xbox 360 PSU. Is there anyone in the UK that can be brought from?

[Pavey]

I have one I'd sell, 20 delivered?

Pretty sure Game World Direct have them aswell.

[trav]

I have one I'd sell, 20 delivered?

Pretty sure Game World Direct have them aswell.

How old was the console? I need one for a machine built in Oct 2008.

[Pavey]

This will work, it's a 203w one,m so will run any console.

Are you using the machine here? You know a uk psu is fine?

[trav]

That's fantastic. I'll PM you with details.