Korean Job Discussion Forums

[You]

I'm making a list of things I want to take to Korea, and I know this sounds retarded, but I'm so attached to my 360. Mostly because I get to play with my friends on live.

Anyway, I see the voltage on the power adapter goes to 110v, so I can either bring my 360 to Korea with me, which will take up room in my luggage, and then once I get here buy a new power adapter (I hear the cost is about 70k won)

Or I can sell my 360 here and just buy a 360 after a few months of teaching over in Korea. Would I be able to bring that 360 back with me to the States? (I'm not sure if I would need a new adapter to make it compatible with the states, or if I would need a power socket converter) If I could I would get the halo themed one because I've always wanted that one

Also, would it be in my best interest to sell the games I have now back, just in case they wont work on the new system?

What have your guys' experiences been? What do you think is best?

[seoulsucker]

Voltage adapters aren't nearly that expensive here. I think I got mine for about 12,000.

[You]

Oh, thanks for letting me know.

[DrOctagon]

Bring it. I brought mine and it helped me get through the boring winter here (playing GTAIV online, chatting with friends, and playing through Dead Space, the best game ever, 3 times). Now I'm playing Resident Evil 5 co-op with a friend back home. The time difference makes it difficult to play with friends sometimes, but on the weekends it's relatively easy (Saturday and Sunday mornings).

[ppcg4]

I brought mine. I got a voltage converter or whatever for like 20,000. The deals I get on games at Yongsan market are awesome. I'm not one of those 'Gotta play the newest games RIGHT NOW' kinda guys, so I wait until the price drops on newer games and trade a lot too.

Just pack it well in your suitcase... surround it with clothing, and you'll be good.

[You]

Alright, I think I will bring mine too then, thanks for sharing you guys.

[warren pease]

Make sure you are aware of region codes. Most of the games you buy here won't play in your Western Xbox.

However, a huge perk here is that you can easily get it modded and just download and burn your own games for free.

[DrOctagon]

I wouldn't get your Xbox modded because Microsoft can brick your Xbox when you sign on to Xbox live. I also wouldn't pack the Xbox in your suitcase, because luggage handlers may steal it. Even the people working at the airport warned me against it, so I packed it on my carry-on (bag w/ wheels).

[You]

That's a good idea, thanks for the heads up on the carry on packing idea.


NTSC means region free right? So when I bring my 360, I just need to make sure to buy NTSC games?

Also how come they have the region restrictions on some games?

[ppcg4]

I forgot to mention game regions...

It's such a pain in the ass to have to research each game I'm interested in when I'm at Yongsan. I go there, find a game I like, and look it up on the web to see if it's compatible with NTSC boxes. I use this guide:

http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-00-3-xbox360_compatibility_guide-49-en.html

[dc'79]

[You]

Awesome, I added the link to my bookmarks, this was a really helpful thread. I'm glad I wasn't too shy to post it, haha.