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master15 · Dec 13, 2007

So I returned home to New Zealand a few weeks ago and haven't touched a videogame in almost 2 years. So as you can imagine I was eager to sink my teeth back into some games.

Unfortuntely my eagerness seems to have cost me my machine. Let me explain; I have an imported US machine yet for some strange reason I completely forgot to use my power-convertor and plugged it straight into the main power (NZ is 230/240 volts (50 hertz). My Gamecube power adapter just went up in smoke and obviously now the machine won't go in.

My question is, do you think it's messed up the machine? Is it a simple case of buying a NZ Gamecube power adaptoer (Are they compatibile)? Or would I need to get a US one and use the power convertor? Hope this makes sense.

I feel like a complete nounce...I just wanted to play some Rouge Leader and Resi 4

Stinkles · Dec 13, 2007

There's a reasonable chance that the AC adapter fused before wrecking your Cube. But I wouldn't be surprised if you killed it.

Speevy · Dec 13, 2007

Gamecube cannot be killed.

drohne · Dec 13, 2007

we've already had exactly this thread: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=211785&highlight=burned+wii

vissione · Dec 13, 2007

Speevy · Dec 13, 2007

drohne said:
we've already had exactly this thread: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=211785&highlight=burned+wii

:lol

Mar · Dec 13, 2007

Take it as a sign from the gods that you need to upgrade to a Wii.

RagnarokX · Dec 13, 2007

drohne said:
we've already had exactly this thread: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=211785&highlight=burned+wii

But this is only one gamecube, and the duct tape is conspicuously absent.

SouthernDragon · Dec 13, 2007

Not burned. I did the same thing to my Wii here in China.

Order another, standard power brick for your GC (safer that way), and then buy a power adapter. I got an excellent one from Amazon for about 14$, and it's worked wonders.

zoku88 · Dec 13, 2007

RagnarokX said:
But this is only one gamecube, and the duct tape is conspicuously absent.

The other one obviously blew up.

The_legend_of_drtre · Dec 13, 2007

FlightOfHeaven said:
Not burned. I did the same thing to my Wii here in China.

Order another, standard power brick for your GC (safer that way), and then buy a power adapter. I got an excellent one from Amazon for about 14$, and it's worked wonders.

You could probably get the whole Gamecube on ebay for $20.:lol

SouthernDragon · Dec 13, 2007

Indeed, but that would not solve the man's problem. He'd get a new Cube, and it'd blow up again. He needs the power adapter, in any case.

Get a Wii, cough.

master15 · Dec 13, 2007

FlightOfHeaven said:
Indeed, but that would not solve the man's problem. He'd get a new Cube, and it'd blow up again. He needs the power adapter, in any case.

Get a Wii, cough.

I have a power adapter, but I forgot to use it the first time I plugged my machine in.

What I'm wondering is whether I get a new Gamecube adapter whether that will solve the issue or has the machine been also damanged? (The Cube adaopter had smoke coming from it before it burnt out and the machine turned off).

In anycase I'm bidding for a new US machine just in case.

GallonOMilk · Dec 14, 2007

Just get a new cube. It would almost cost the same as a power adapter. During black friday in the US, you could get a GameCube for $30, so they shouldn't be hard to find (ebay, etc)

NZNova · Dec 14, 2007

Sorry to hear it dude. In my experience - I think you'll find the cube is likely fubar. You might want to try looking on trademe for a cheapie replacement. I just had a quick look and see someone selling an indigo one for like, $NZ40.

(I really ought to get a US cube one of these days... one day that freeloader disc is gonna get scratched and that'll be the end of it I'm sure...)

Stabby McSter · Dec 14, 2007

RagnarokX said:
But this is only one gamecube, and the duct tape is conspicuously absent.

obviously the duct tape would've saved it.

â Narayan · Dec 14, 2007

Gamecube?!

MORE LIKE SHITCUBE!

I'm just kidding. Gamecube <3

Sorry for your loss. You could probably buy one for, like, $30 though.

sixteen-bit · Dec 14, 2007

FlightOfHeaven said:
Indeed, but that would not solve the man's problem. He'd get a new Cube, and it'd blow up again. He needs the power adapter, in any case.

Get a Wii, cough.

But you can't play GBA games on a Wii

Livin_Lovin · Dec 14, 2007

_dementia said:
But you can't play GBA games on a Wii

My quip would be 'buy a GBA or DS already'. GBA games look like shit on any TV that has a flat screen. Even old SDTV tubes.

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