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Metallox on 02 April 2015

So right now I'm living one of the most frustrating moments in my gaming context, my Wii U Gamepad AC Adapter won't work anymore, and I need a replacement. It's not the first time, though, but in those occassions I was able to repair it. Now however, I know it's impossible,.

Now, I know Nintendo sells these things through its online store, but that's the problem, I can't buy online since I live in Mexico, in the frontier with the United States, actually, but I don't know anyone enough there so that person could order the adapter for me. It's very annoying. If you live in Latin America and own a Wii U, you must treat every component of the console like gold, or otherwise you are screwed. Yet I'm here, being a huge Nintendo fan. 

So I just wanted to know if someone knows if any of these third party non-licensed products work propertly with the Gamepad, without propitiating future issues about voltage and stuff to the controller. 

http://www.amazon.com/Orbital-Wii-Gamepad-Adapter-110-240V-U/dp/B00BR4A8V4

http://www.amazon.com/Fosmon-Adapter-Nintendo-Wii-GamePad-U/dp/B00EO6GSY8

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA1PU0S94406

http://www.gamestop.com/wii-u/accessories/wii-u-charge-link/106434

Or overall, if you know how to get a replacement for someone who can go to San Diego, California. 



My bet with The_Liquid_Laser: I think the Switch won't surpass the PS2 as the best selling system of all time. If it does, I'll play a game of a list that The_Liquid_Laser will provide, I will have to play it for 50 hours or complete it, whatever comes first. 

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ExplodingBlock on 02 April 2015

If you can go to California, just buy one from Gamestop



baloofarsan on 02 April 2015

As they are marked:
Input: AC 100 - 240V 50/60Hz
there should not be a problem with more than the socket - is it the same in US and Mexico?



Metallox on 02 April 2015
ExplodingBlock said:
If you can go to California, just buy one from Gamestop

I want an official adapter, and Nintendo doesn't sell them in stores, unless I am dated. 



My bet with The_Liquid_Laser: I think the Switch won't surpass the PS2 as the best selling system of all time. If it does, I'll play a game of a list that The_Liquid_Laser will provide, I will have to play it for 50 hours or complete it, whatever comes first. 

Metallox on 02 April 2015
baloofarsan said:
As they are marked:
Input: AC 100 - 240V 50/60Hz
there should not be a problem with more than the socket - is it the same in US and Mexico?

Yes, everything from there works here

So if the voltage of this adapter matches with the Gamepad's one, I think I'll check it. 



My bet with The_Liquid_Laser: I think the Switch won't surpass the PS2 as the best selling system of all time. If it does, I'll play a game of a list that The_Liquid_Laser will provide, I will have to play it for 50 hours or complete it, whatever comes first.