- last post: 01.01.0001 12:00 AM PDT
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"Can I buy an Xbox in the USA or Japan and use it in Europe?
Like all video game consoles, Xbox will be available in specific configurations unique to each region (North America, Europe and Japan). Each configuration is designed to work only that region due to numerous issues, such as differing power supplies and television technologies. We do not recommend that gamers purchase an Xbox from another region for the following reasons:
- Game availability. Xbox will only run games from the region in which the Xbox was purchased. So, a North American Xbox will only run games purchased in North America. Gamers in Europe who purchase an Xbox from another region will only be able to play games purchased from that region for the life of their Xbox. Not only is this inconvenient and expensive, but you will not be able to play many games specific to Europe that may not be available in other regions.
- Power supply. Each region has differing power configurations. Attempting to operate an Xbox from another region in Europe (without expensive and difficult-to-locate special adapters) is dangerous - it will destroy the Xbox and possibly damage your television, as well as present a serious fire hazard.
- Video output. Europe's video output standard is the PAL format, while Japan/North America use the NTSC format. These are not compatible, so if you purchase an Xbox from another region, you will not be able to connect it to your television without special adapters at an additional cost.
- Product support. Xbox product support in Europe can only provide support for European consoles. If gamers purchase a Japanese or North American Xbox, they will not be under warranty or have access to any support for their console in case of any problems.
- DVD incompatibility. The European DVD controller will not work with an Xbox from another region, and European (Region 2) DVDs will not play in an Xbox from another region."
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