sueyh Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 My friend has just bought a Nintendo Wii from Amazon France as she cannot get one anywhere over in the UK. It is being delivered to my address in France. She has just phoned to ask if the power supply in England will make any difference to its ability to work properly. I have told her that it will not - but am I right???Suey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre ZFP Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 This comes up so often it should be a sticky.The whole of Europe is on euro-voltsNintendo only make ONE version for the whole of Europe with multi-lingual user guide and language options. Far easier to do that than make lots of slightly different versions. Even the mains plug comes with a built in adaptor that you can swop out the euro pins for UK 3-pin. And yes, the wi-fi bit of it will work with any wi-fi router be it in the UK or furthest flung state. Getting the Wii hooked up to the net increases the fun tremendously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sueyh Posted November 15, 2007 Author Share Posted November 15, 2007 Many thanks for your swift response.Suey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracteurtom Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 [quote user="Pierre ZFP"] Getting the Wii hooked up to the net increases the fun tremendously.[/quote]is that why the lawn won ?? [:D]Wii s are in short supply according to the BBC News website, so if you're planning to buy one for Noel, get in now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre ZFP Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 [quote user="pcwhizz"][quote user="Pierre ZFP"]Getting the Wii hooked up to the net increases the fun tremendously.[/quote]is that why the lawn won ?? [:D]Well it didn't help any [:D]Wii s are in short supply according to the BBC News website, so if you're planning to buy one for Noel, get in now.[/quote]Well they have a huge pile of them in Auchan (Lux) and I just bought one as requested by my next-door neighbour in the UK for 239 euros including gift wrap for the sportspack edition.A quick count and I reckon there were over 10 000 euros worth of Wiis on display Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOther Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 Either someone is taking the p**s or UK is living up to it's rip off reputation yet again.Amazon UK price = £319 = €446Amazon FR price = €247[:-))]I think I'll order 20 and have a boot sale in UK just before Xmas [;-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onion van man Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 For some strange reason they are in very short supply in the UK. People have been selling them on Ebay for well over £300 even though the RRP is £179-99.There is one internet retailer that has somehow managed to get supplies of them and has sold them very quickly for £296. Get your trailer loaded up Ernie and be prepared for the rush of people desperate to buy them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracteurtom Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 Its called marketing, dont forget that Christmas started in September in the UK ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOther Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 [quote user="Onion van man"]Get your trailer loaded up Ernie and be prepared for the rush of people desperate to buy them. [/quote]How many can I get into 8cu/m I wonder..................[I] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helen Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 Amazon hasn't actually got any they're market place dealers and the price varies from £344-368 new and £378 for a secondhand one! RRP is apparently £179.99. Even hyperu had plenty at 349€ this morning. Sell 24 and the profit on each would yield enough to pay a minimum cotisation for health care for a year !? [;-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkster Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 [quote user="sueyh"]My friend has just bought a Nintendo Wii from Amazon France as she cannot get one anywhere over in the UK. It is being delivered to my address in France. She has just phoned to ask if the power supply in England will make any difference to its ability to work properly. I have told her that it will not - but am I right???Suey[/quote]Just seen this and thought it may be useful for your friendhttp://www.komplett.fr/k/ki.aspx?sku=107052 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil & Pat Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 [quote user="Pierre ZFP"]...Even the mains plug comes with a built in adaptor that you can swop out the euro pins for UK 3-pin. [/quote]Just for information. the Wii just bought from Super-U comes with a moulded-on 2 pin mains plug and no sign of any UK adaptor in the box. It needs a UK plug or a travel adaptor to work in the UK.Unfortunately this type of mains cable will not be any use www.komplett.fr/k/ki.aspx?sku=107052 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onion van man Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 [quote]Just for information. the Wii just bought from Super-U comes with a moulded-on 2 pin mains plug and no sign of any UK adaptor in the box. It needs a UK plug or a travel adaptor to work in the UK.[/quote]You can get very neat adaptors like this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil & Pat Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 Many thanks Onion van man.That looks very useful, much better than the travel adapter and wouldnot invalidate the guarantee like changing the plug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOther Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 I'd much rather pay for one of THESE @ £2.98 [;-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onion van man Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 [quote user="ErnieY"]I'd much rather pay for one of THESE @ £2.98 [;-)][/quote]That won't work with the Wii. The mains cable is hard wired into the power supply. Those adaptors I showed can be found cheaper with a quick google. They are very well made and incorporate a fuse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOther Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 Didn't realise that OVM, rather unusual for such things these days. Why I wonder, to save $0.1 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onion van man Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 [quote user="ErnieY"]Didn't realise that OVM, rather unusual for such things these days. Why I wonder, to save $0.1 ?[/quote]It seems strange to me too but, It is probably so that you have to buy a complete PSU if the cable gets damaged. (or so they think [;-)]) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley85 Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Hi,I have seen one in our local HyperU toy magazine for 249,13€, did you mean to put 249€? I want to buy one but I am not sure if the Wii package over here contains the same as you get in England. This is advertised as a console de jeu sports inclus with one remote control. My daughter tells me you could buy them for £200 in England but is this the same game. I am not really familiar with these things and don't want to make a mistake as it's for a present. Would be grateful for your advise. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre ZFP Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Yes it's EXACTLY the same, multi language, manuals, screens, everything. Worth buying and extra controller though.And I checked the power supply on the ones I bought. The mains plug has a slide out thingy which you can swop the 2 pins for UK 3 pins, I can't take a picture of it as I've lent my camera to a friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracteurtom Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Wots going on - is the Forum playing up ????????????There was a post on here from last night, its just disappeared - no trace ? Them mods up to no good again ?To the poster re Wii Fit, you got ripped matey - 90€ from Amazon.fr inc free delivery ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 An advert has been deleted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tel Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 [quote user="sueyh"]My friend has just bought a Nintendo Wii from Amazon France as she cannot get one anywhere over in the UK.Suey[/quote]Hi sueyh,I don't know why your friend can't buy one in the UK, I have checked the stores and there are plenty around from approx £180 to £185 at a large supermarket chain and also Electrical store (no names) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anton Redman Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 [quote user="tel"][quote user="sueyh"] My friend has just bought a Nintendo Wii from Amazon France as she cannot get one anywhere over in the UK. Suey [/quote] Hi sueyh, I don't know why your friend can't buy one in the UK, I have checked the stores and there are plenty around from approx £180 to £185 at a large supermarket chain and also Electrical store (no names) [/quote]Check the dates on everything except the last three postings all 2007. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre ZFP Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Yeah but to be fair, the OP posted nearly a year ago.The situation has changed a bit since then.EDIT: Oops, Anton beat me to it [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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