Question about the N64 and PS1

[Cloud80]

Hey guys, i'm new to the forums, nice to meet you all!

I have several games for both the N64 and PS1, now I am interested in collecting. However, I live in Australia. Because of this, several games that interest me were not released in australia(Ogre Battle 64 and Xenogears are just two.)
So I was wondering, If I bought american NTSC consoles, would I still be able to play them in Australia? Would the power supply be an issue?

Cheers for any help guys!

[Arseen]

If you have modern TV (flatscreen) the TV signal won't be issue.
The voltage yes as the N64 power supply is 110 volts, so you either need 230 -> 110 volt transformer or just use the powersuply of your Australian N64.

[Zelimpdna]

Hey there!

Your best bet with the PS1 is finding someone to mod it so you can play NTSC games, or buy a pre-modded one on ebay, they were fairly cheap last time I looked.

If you bought a US one, you'd need to run it through a step-down transformer. These cost from about $50 up.

If you buy a US N64, you can just plug an Australian power supply into it, and it'll work fine.

[Arseen]

For Playstation 1 you need either the 230 -> 110 volt transformer, or buy PS one ( the small model of PS1) and buy Australian power suply for it.

[Cloud80]

Cool, I already own a PAL n64, so i literally just have to unplug the power cord and place it in the ntsc console? That was easier then I thought it would be!

Will definitely scope around for a modified ps1.

Thanks for everyones help!

[Arseen]

Cool, I already own a PAL n64, so i literally just have to unplug the power cord and place it in the ntsc console? That was easier then I thought it would be!

Yep, that's it.

Thanks for everyones help!

No problem

[Cloud80]

I'm also at a loss on where to buy Universal Game Cases from? Both sites don't seem to ship to Australia.

[Arseen]

I'm also at a loss on where to buy Universal Game Cases from? Both sites don't seem to ship to Australia.

Go for double wide DVD cases or wait for Seymor Onion to make his cases.

[wiggy]

I've shipped UGCs to Australia for another forum member on a couple of occasions, and I wouldn't mind doing so again especially as I need more of my own at this point.   I could also send a US PS1/N64 your way with them. They're cheap and plentiful here

[e_brugal]

This are his Nes case model
http://www.thecoverproject.net/forums/index.php?topic=10153.msg108683#msg108683

this are his Snes/super famicom case model
http://www.thecoverproject.net/forums/index.php?topic=10153.msg120973#msg120973

and this are his N64 case model
http://www.thecoverproject.net/forums/index.php?topic=10153.msg120978#msg120978

All of them holds manuals, but if you are in a hurry you can go for the Double wide DVD cases as arseen told.

[Zelimpdna]

Due to the ridiculous postage prices to get UGC's sent to Australia, I use 6- or 8-disc DVD cases, such as these - http://www.dvdwarehouse.com.au/dvd-6-disc-case-25mm-clear-19432.html

You can find them at many computer stores for around the $1 mark (in Sydney, anyway) however these ones seem to be better build quality.

You then just take out the middle disc holders, and cut out the disc holder on the front and back, otherwise the case will bulge slightly.

[Cloud80]

I'm also at a loss on where to buy Universal Game Cases from? Both sites don't seem to ship to Australia.

Go for double wide DVD cases or wait for Seymor Onion to make his cases.

Do you have a good site or source to buy them from? How does the cart sit in them? Snug or a bit loose?

[e_brugal]

I'm also at a loss on where to buy Universal Game Cases from? Both sites don't seem to ship to Australia.

Go for double wide DVD cases or wait for Seymor Onion to make his cases.

Do you have a good site or source to buy them from? How does the cart sit in them? Snug or a bit loose?

watch the post that i made a little bit up and there is de model of the cases, hi is developing them still not for sale

[Blumpkin]

Xenogears was never released in Australia? You poor bastards.

My favorite game of all time.

[wiggy]

You Aussies should get together and figure out what quantities you need, then get $$$ sorted out and have em all shipped over at once.  Like I said, I've done it before, and I really wouldn't mind doing it again.  I need to re-order pretty soon myself, so it would work best to do them all together to save on initial shipping costs to me.  I think Azarkhel is close to needing more, so might wanna hit him up too and see if he'd want to get in.  Have 'em shipped to one address in AU, someone that's trustworthy, and then divide and re-ship locally