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Latest post on 18 June 2011 - 14:43

Many thanks for all your swift responses.We have just been to the Technical Care Centre in Hyatt and they were extremely helpful, even opening up a brand new wii and games just to demonstrate.The guy there has now confirmed that our wii bought from Carrefour here in Doha is American and therefefore our UK game is not compatible. He said there is something they could do to the box but does not recommend it then he showed us the Wii Freeloader disc which seemed like a better option but the only version he had was one that converts US games to be compatible with a European box and not the other way around. We then tried TCC in Landmark but the guy there looked at us a bit blank and so now I am back to square one but thanks once again all your input is much appreciated.I am going back to UK in a few weeks so will maybe ask in some of the shops there for any solutions.

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Latest post on 18 June 2011 - 14:43

Many thanks for all your swift responses.We have just been to the Technical Care Centre in Hyatt and they were extremely helpful, even opening up a brand new wii and games just to demonstrate.The guy there has now confirmed that our wii bought from Carrefour here in Doha is American and therefefore our UK game is not compatible. He said there is something they could do to the box but does not recommend it then he showed us the Wii Freeloader disc which seemed like a better option but the only version he had was one that converts US games to be compatible with a European box and not the other way around. We then tried TCC in Landmark but the guy there looked at us a bit blank and so now I am back to square one but thanks once again all your input is much appreciated.I am going back to UK in a few weeks so will maybe ask in some of the shops there for any solutions.

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Latest post on 18 June 2011 - 12:21

I'm pretty sure the electronics shop at Hyatt is another branch of Technical Care Center (TCC) that the OP went to. Years ago there used to be a few shops in Souq Al Ahmed that would "chip" consoles to play any regions games, and they were a bit cheaper than TCC - but since the souq was demolished no idea where those guys went. And to be honest, it wasn't a huge difference in price and I think TCC is a bit more reliable.

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Latest post on 18 June 2011 - 11:46

UK is PAL and US is NTSC.. or something like that. The conversion can be done using a CD or an adapter or something. There was a thread on it on the dxb forum. http://www.thegameforum.com/nintendo-wii-general-discussion/2467-wii-freeloader-ntsc-pal-pal-ntsc.html HTH

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Latest post on 18 June 2011 - 11:40

We got ours done at the electronics shop at Hyatt Plaza (the one nearest Jungle Zone). We got it done when we bought it so no idea how much they would charge but it sure wouldn't be more than 250 would it! :)

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Latest post on 18 June 2011 - 10:49

Hi, I need to get my wii box I bought here adjusted in order that I can play a game someone bought me as a gift from the UK. Having asked this question on the forum previously somebody suggested I try taking it to Technical Care Centre opposite FFC on Merqab Street.I have just been in there and the guy said he could do it but when we asked how much he said it would cost 250QAR.My husband and I were flabbergasted and told him we know that the game didn't cost that much so promptly left the shop. Can anyone else suggest somewhere a little less expensive please? Thanks in advance

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