Will US Consoles work in the UK?

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

11/05/2007 10:11:11 AM · #1

I was just wondering if anyone has any experience with this...

With the Â£ so strong against the $ at the moment, and having been looking at buying an Xbox 360 for a while, now seems like a good time to buy an import from America. I was just wondering though, since Europe uses PAL and America uses NTSC, would an imported console work on my TV? And would games from here work on it?

My guess it probably not, but it would be good to know if anyone knows for sure.

Also, if you know any good cheap places to buy in the UK that would be great too. Rock Band is coming out soon and I need to play it! I have a PS2 but the game loses value when you can't play online.

Simms

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

11/05/2007 10:37:03 AM · #2

Nope, different voltages as well IIRC.

Originally posted by Konador:

Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

11/05/2007 10:37:59 AM · #3

I have plug adaptors from various holidays, would they solve that problem?

Louis

Nikon D800

11/05/2007 10:40:57 AM · #4

From the FAQ:

34. I live in the U.K and Iâ��m planning to order my Xbox 360 from the U.S, as it is much cheaper than here in the U.K. I wanted to know if it would be compatible here in the U.K.

Just like current generation consoles, a console designed for North America (NTSC) wonâ��t work on Europe (PAL) for the simple reason that games are region locked. So if you get an US Xbox 360, youâ��ll have to purchase NTSC games because those titles sold in Europe wonâ��t work on your North American Xbox 360.

cpanaioti

Canon EOS-40D

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

11/05/2007 10:41:54 AM · #5

If the console is dual voltage then a plug adapter will work. If not dual voltage then you need a converter as well and not just the travel version. You need one that can be used on an ongoing basis. The travel ones are for short periods of time only.

SaraR

Sony Alpha a7R III

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM

11/05/2007 10:49:22 AM · #6

Originally posted by Louis:

So if you get an US Xbox 360, youâ��ll have to purchase NTSC games because those titles sold in Europe wonâ��t work on your North American Xbox 360.

American DVDs aren't suppoed to work on European DVD players, but actually all that stops you playing them is that the manufacturers have locked them out - the code to unlock DVD players is readily available on the internet - might the same apply to games?

Louis

Nikon D800

Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

11/05/2007 10:53:21 AM · #7

Originally posted by SaraR:

Originally posted by Louis:
So if you get an US Xbox 360, youâ��ll have to purchase NTSC games because those titles sold in Europe wonâ��t work on your North American Xbox 360.

American DVDs aren't suppoed to work on European DVD players, but actually all that stops you playing them is that the manufacturers have locked them out - the code to unlock DVD players is readily available on the internet - might the same apply to games?

Actually, there's no code to unlock DVD players. The players have to be physically modified. You can purchase such players, but unless you're DVD technician, it's doubtful you can do it yourself. Same goes for XBox.

Tez

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

11/05/2007 10:55:42 AM · #8

You can buy the xbox, a transformer and get it chipped to make it region free. A friend of mine had the mods done for around Â£70.

Plays anything, even downloaded and burned games.

Olympus 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 Zuiko Digital ED

11/05/2007 10:58:49 AM · #9

I'd imagine that would get banned very quickly from Xbox Live though, which is one of the main reasons I wanted one :P

Thanks for the help everyone, looks like I'll have to buy from UK at the normal high prices... unless European imports would work if I can find it cheaper in France or something?

Tez

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

11/05/2007 11:17:01 AM · #10

I've no idea how they could tell the machine had been chipped or not. I'm fairly sure hes on Xbox live quite frequently. The only thing it hinders is the warranty, which it entirely voids. Oh, and it's illegal. Other than that, he's had no problems with it and it's been as reliable (which isn't saying much) as any other Xbox.

SaraR

Sony Alpha a7R III

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM

11/05/2007 12:21:06 PM · #11

Originally posted by Louis:

Originally posted by SaraR:

Originally posted by Louis:
So if you get an US Xbox 360, youâ��ll have to purchase NTSC games because those titles sold in Europe wonâ��t work on your North American Xbox 360.

American DVDs aren't suppoed to work on European DVD players, but actually all that stops you playing them is that the manufacturers have locked them out - the code to unlock DVD players is readily available on the internet - might the same apply to games?

Actually, there's no code to unlock DVD players. The players have to be physically modified. You can purchase such players, but unless you're DVD technician, it's doubtful you can do it yourself. Same goes for XBox.

maybe ours is different to the norm, but my youngest daughter has got it to play US DVDs!

Jimbo_for_life

Olympus E-500 EVOLT

11/05/2007 12:31:41 PM · #12

It is possible if you were to convert the power cord over to your standard. you would also have to get a mod chip to break the code so you can play non us titles on the us system, mod chips run from $20-$120USD. i believe, you would have to install it yourself, including soderin* to replace the current chip thats in it, there are how-to's on the internet you just have to find them, some people send theres into a company and they do it for you. it is possible if you got all the conversions but it would cost a little more.

cheekymunky

Canon EOS-40D

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

11/05/2007 12:44:47 PM · #13

I havent seen any really cheap as such, but being Xmas time there are plenty of good value bundles out there. I noticed woolworths has a good one with 4 good games, it wasnt the elite though.

Olympus 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 Zuiko Digital ED

11/05/2007 12:52:06 PM · #14

Sounds like modding would end up more expensive and more complicated anyway, hehe :) Yeh I have found some good bundles around. I don't really need the Elite, I don't have HDTV anyway, but I'd like the one with the hard drive since Rock Band will have DLC. So that rules out Core and Arcade I think.

I'm only guessing I'd need a hard drive one though... can anyone with a 360 already confirm how DLC works?

Jimbo_for_life

Olympus E-500 EVOLT

11/05/2007 01:18:54 PM · #15

i think you can buy one with a small hd and send it in anytime to get a larger one in it. or you put on in yourself, i think not sure,