Import Question

[Zootematix]

Hey, so I used to be a mod here, so I'm sure this will be locked up soon enough, but I need a question to be answered by my fellow Smashboardians...

I am thinking about importing a Japanese Wii and Super Smash Brothers Brawl. I'm just not sure if US Wii-motes/Gamecube controllers will work with a Japanese system. Can someone confirm or deny this for me?

Much appreciated.

 

[GreatClayMonkey]

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[Zootematix]

Thanks smart *** - I used to be an administrator here at smashboards. So I think I may know a thing or two about posting on forums. I need a question answered and this is the most suitable place to get it answered fast.

Thanks for coming out.

 

[Pluvia's other account]

I'm not sure about that one, but I think they would work fine, seeing as though I've only ever heard of Mod Chips for Wii's before, and never for Controllers.

 

[Limey]

I googled the question, and apparently not.

 

[Kashakunaki]

Wait, so I can't use an American controller on a Japnese system?

 

[perpetual ownage]

Wiimotes work on all Regions, I don't know about Gamecube Controllers but I think they would work.

 

[Lucas_User]

I wouldnt know anything about that, sorry.

 

[X-DS]

There is no region-lock on Wiimotes or GameCube controllers.

 

[MAST3R]

They will work, not sure about GCN controllers though..

 

[dinofan01]

they do work

 

[Mic_128]

Game cube controllers work 100%

Also, holy crap it's Zoot!

 

[Zootematix]

Holy crap it's Mic!!!

Oh btw...how good is play-asia.com? Are they speedy with sending in imports?

 

[Zootematix]

Holy crap it's Mic!!!

Oh btw...how good is play-asia.com? Are they speedy with sending in imports?

 

[jmh_86]

I've only heard good things about Play-Asia. Everyone who plays beatmania imports all their stuff from there.

 

[kashikomarimashita]

Ive used American controllers with a Japanese GC. No problems there.

 

[Nalafein]

Well, i have imported a NTSC AM Ps2 and my European controllers and memory cards worked fine on the American ps2. So i dont think it would be a lock on the accesories. Ive orderd a NtCs Wii that im expecting around when brawl is released which ive also preorderd on dvdboxoffice.com .
Im not sure if there is a powerchange between Jpn consoles and American, But Jpn and american consoles need a Powerconverter in europe to function.

 

[SuperLink9]

I know people that have imported Spicy coloured GC controllers from Japan (they are supremely awesome, I wish we got them down here ) So I think it'll definitely work.

Lots of people have already said they'll work. I just wanted to talk about the Spicy Controller...

 

[terj]

I can confirm that GC Controllers work, I use 2 japanese controllers on my PAL system.

hi btw, longtime lurker here :>

 

[kashikomarimashita]

I know people that have imported Spicy coloured GC controllers from Japan (they are supremely awesome, I wish we got them down here ) So I think it'll definitely work.

Lots of people have already said they'll work. I just wanted to talk about the Spicy Controller...

Spicy controller??What in carnations is that? Is it the shiny silver one? Thats the only one they still sell in shops out here.

 

[Rarzy]

the spicy one is the orange ones that seemed so rare n' stuff..

 

[kureisu]

The only bad thing about play-asia is how much they rip you off on stuff.

 

[Kazuya]

To be honest, you really jst have a month to wait, surely spending $200+ for a Wii and SSBB wouldn't be worth playing it just a month early, you'd have to pay an xtra $60 then for the American SSBB (I presume you don't know Japanese and are really playing it for the gameplay and not storyline)

I've been considering getting a Japanese Wii myself, as I live in Europe but it would be tooo much hassle not to mention, theres no guarantee I'll even get the game on the first day its out.

I plan to get my Wii Moded and then buy the American SSBB when it comes out and play that since I'm pretty **** sure us Euro's won't be getting SSBB till ATLEAST late May (Nintendo SUCKS at common sense whenit comes to releasing games).