Panasonic Q Gamecube

[goodkaji]

I don't know if this was the right place to ask this, but I was wondering if I needed to use a converter to play my Q Gamecube in the US. Thanx for any help.

[secretvampire]

For power? Nope.

[goodkaji]

Thanx. Really wanted to know that the diff in voltage wouldn't mess up my system.

[Puffa469]

Thanx. Really wanted to know that the diff in voltage wouldn't mess up my system.

Japan and the US share the same standards for consumer electronics.

[Justin42]

Actually, the Q says it uses a 100V input, and the US standard is 110V... the 10% difference SHOULDN'T make a huge difference but you may want to buy a converter just to be safe, since the extra voltage probably wouldn't be good, especially if you get a surge and go way out of bounds. (If the Q is designed for 100V, it probably handles 95-110 OK. But if your US standard, which averages 110 but may surge to like 120, it may kill the Q). Shouldn't cost too much above what a Q alone must cost now!!

It's being overly paranoid, but also protecting your investment.

[goodkaji]

That's exactly what I was thinking. Any good places online that you know to get a converter that I need?

[Puffa469]

Actually, the Q says it uses a 100V input, and the US standard is 110V... the 10% difference SHOULDN'T make a huge difference but you may want to buy a converter just to be safe, since the extra voltage probably wouldn't be good, especially if you get a surge and go way out of bounds. (If the Q is designed for 100V, it probably handles 95-110 OK. But if your US standard, which averages 110 but may surge to like 120, it may kill the Q). Shouldn't cost too much above what a Q alone must cost now!!

It's being overly paranoid, but also protecting your investment.

Thats good advice. And I agree with protecting your investment, as those Q's dont exactly grow on trees.

But just so you know. I know 2 people with the Q, and they have em just plugged right into the wall for years and never had a problem.

[Iron Clad Burrito]

Shouldn't cost too much above what a Q alone must cost now!!

What do they cost now? I see them on eBay in excess of $300. Anywhere else to get them?

[foltzie]

What do they cost now? I see them on eBay in excess of $300. Anywhere else to get them?

Play-Asia has a page for them, but I dont think its been in stock for some time. I have one if you are interested ;-) (seriously).

[secretvampire]

But just so you know. I know 2 people with the Q, and they have em just plugged right into the wall for years and never had a problem.
Make it 3 as that is exactly what I've done.