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Using a UK-bought Wii in America?

trippy
trippy Posts: 539 Forumite
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Hi. I can't find the answer to this anywhere. I don't want to use US Wii games on the UK Wii as I know they are not cross-compatible. We're looking at moving out to America for 3 years and I just need to know if it's worth buying any more games for the Wii because we can take it all with us or if we'll have to leave it at home as it won't work in the US. I'm sure I read something about being able to get some device that'll enable it to work on 110v but still confused about the PAL/NTSC issue. Can anyone help?

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  • lrr_2
    lrr_2 Posts: 945 Forumite
    Think you would need to find out if the tv you will be using is pal compatable, failing that take a tv with you and just use a voltage converter.
  • trippy
    trippy Posts: 539 Forumite
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    Thanks for the reply. Taking our TV is an option - would we be able to watch cable TV on it though?
  • Coveredinbees!!!!
    Coveredinbees!!!! Posts: 3,960 Forumite
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    I think it would be better to sell the UK Wii and get a new one when you get there.
    Nothing to see here, move along.
  • bitterSTAR
    bitterSTAR Posts: 129 Forumite
    Yeh, sell your uk wii, and buy american NTSC devices when you're there. If you take your wii, you'd still have to buy uk games, and wouldn't be able to play any american copies.
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  • lrr_2
    lrr_2 Posts: 945 Forumite
    trippy wrote: »
    Thanks for the reply. Taking our TV is an option - would we be able to watch cable TV on it though?

    Depends on your tv being pal/ntsc compatible. Not all are.

    Personally I would just buy a new when I got there and sell it when leaving.
  • 5bellies_2
    5bellies_2 Posts: 212 Forumite
    Wii's - and most consoles - are cheaper in the States. Sell your one, buy another. Do the same when you move back.
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