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Mon 25/02/02 at 11:52
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I have imported a US gamecube controller and a JAP memory card for my PAL cube when it is released in may.

I hae recently looked on the Q&A at http://www.cube-europe.com/misc/qa.html , and they say that using imported cube controllers and memory cards could damage the cube and won’t work.

Q: What do you think about Nintendo's decision to release GCN with only 3 controller colours? I don't like this, as I like a different colour for each player. So would it be safe to import that clearpurple one from the U.S. and use it on my PAL-GCN, as that one isn't coming out over here?

A: First of all, it wouldn't be safe, as it wouldn't work, and might damage your GCN beyond repair. Secondly, a plethora of coloured controllers will undoubtedly be making their way over here, so don't worry about not having enough choice! Remember, you could only get a grey N64 controller at launch!

Does anyone KNOW whether it is safe to use imported controllers and memory cards on a PAL cube.

Please help,

Regards

SINFIELD
Mon 25/02/02 at 12:44
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O)fficialy, any imported or 3rd party peripherals are not recommended. However, I've never found one that hasn't.

Whether anyone KNOWS for sure whether the GC controller works is doubtable- how many people have been able to test it!

Sonic
Mon 25/02/02 at 11:52
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I have imported a US gamecube controller and a JAP memory card for my PAL cube when it is released in may.

I hae recently looked on the Q&A at http://www.cube-europe.com/misc/qa.html , and they say that using imported cube controllers and memory cards could damage the cube and won’t work.

Q: What do you think about Nintendo's decision to release GCN with only 3 controller colours? I don't like this, as I like a different colour for each player. So would it be safe to import that clearpurple one from the U.S. and use it on my PAL-GCN, as that one isn't coming out over here?

A: First of all, it wouldn't be safe, as it wouldn't work, and might damage your GCN beyond repair. Secondly, a plethora of coloured controllers will undoubtedly be making their way over here, so don't worry about not having enough choice! Remember, you could only get a grey N64 controller at launch!

Does anyone KNOW whether it is safe to use imported controllers and memory cards on a PAL cube.

Please help,

Regards

SINFIELD

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