I also meant to add in, no matter what method you try, and it seems like common sense after you read this, but when setting up the system, plug in the power supply by itself and test it alone before hooking up the full system. If it does surge or malfunction, at least you only fry the power supply, and not the console and HD.
You need an adapter, after that you should be fine. They should have it in any electronics store.gp19
I thought the same thing, and it turned out I was wrong. DO NOT USE AN ADAPTER - I am currently in Mongolia on a 220 grid. I got a Samsonite adapter/power stepdown unit from a well known US store chain (i wont list because I dont want anyone frying their xbox on the same logic) and it DID NOT WORK!!!! I got a Samsonite step down 220-110 universal travel adapter, thinking ahead and trying to be safe. When i plugged in the adapter/stepdown unit and then plugged in my power supply it fried it anyway. The adapter was about $20, and if you google 110-220v xbox power supply you can find a few places to get them online for about $50. Dont waste the money, time, or aggrivation trying to go the cheaper route. I am now on assignment for 4 weeks with a fried power supply, and no way to get it to me before I leave. I thought it made sense to do the step down adapter and I would be ok. Perhaps it is a bad unit, but it works for my other charging adapters for computer and tablet, but fried the xbox. Perhaps it was indeed a bad power supply, but it worked when I left the US. Yes you may need a plug adapter to physically plug it in, but MAKE SURE IT IS 220 rated, and do not try to shortcut it with a stepdown adapter. The extra few bucks to source out one rated for 220 is WELL worth not having to worry or chance it. I saw they are available from a company (i am not familar with called CET) from Sears Sears Item# SPM5716592803 | Model# 10200702-110V and Amazon online http://www.amazon.com/10200702-110V-Compatible-Power-Supply-Adapter-Option/dp/B005GVDS0M/ref=pd_sim_sbs_t_1 This is my plan to buy while im deployed and have it when I get home to bring back next rotation. Also there are 2 different listings on amazon as of the time of this post, one for about $43 and one for $56, both with $9 shipping... Just my .02 and my own experience....take it for whatever anyone will. Thanks to all who have posted here, and especially to the person I am quoting, not being malicious, just saying i completely thought the same thing, but for me, it didnt work.
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