Will Wii Work in USA?

maxheadspace
By maxheadspace

Was looking to buy a Wii (Nintendo?) game package, but not sure if it will work with US television sets, or whether games purchased in the US can be played on it. Anyone know if a Wii purchased here is US-compatible?

Thanks!
Max

By maxheadspace• 5 May 2009 17:48
maxheadspace

Oh, and then I went to buy a game. QR285 for one game?!?! Highway robbery! I got on eBay and ordered half a dozen for a fraction of the price.

Max

By maxheadspace• 5 May 2009 17:44
Rating: 2/5
maxheadspace

I took your advice and was looking for an NTSC version. Ended up finding one that worked with both NTSC and PAL, and played all regions. (I forgot about the region 1 / region 2 issue) It cost QR1495 new, but it came without warranty, and I had to sign a paper acknowledging that I knew it didn't have a warranty. So far the games are working great, and no issue with TV compatibility.

Max

By deedee• 5 May 2009 08:09
Rating: 5/5
deedee

Yes, she is right. Buy a NTSC system and NTSC games. Technical Care Center (TCC) has outlets all around town and they sell both the system and the games.

By MrsJacko• 1 May 2009 14:58
Rating: 5/5
MrsJacko

Just buy an NTSC compatible system not a PAL one. Both are available in Qatar.

Keep Smiling :-) you never know who is looking

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