HAY GUYS

CelticWhisper · Local time: Jun 7, 2006, 06:39 PM

I recently ordered a GP2X handheld, and the thing is awesome. However, one major drawback is that it uses AA batteries instead of a rechargeable Li-Ion (which could be charged via USB a la iPod). So I figured I'd get the AC adapter as well so I wouldn't be spending half my income on batteries for the thing.

The AC adapter, as it turns out, is of the two-pronged continental European variety (two long, rounded prongs, spaced far apart).

Anyone know if I can either:
A. Plug a standard wall-to-brick cable in that I normally use for an external DVD-RW (110v AC on one end, and that funny figure-8 plug on the other that goes into the power brick-GP2x power brick has the same connector)

B. Find a suitable converter at someplace like Rat Shack? I know they have plenty of adapters/converters for USians travelling abroad, but I'd have to basically be a Korean travelling in the US.

Thanks a ton.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

**RacinReaver** · Local time: Jun 7, 2006, 05:47 PM

If not at Radio Shack, I'm sure you can find a Euro -> US plug converter on eBay for a few bucks.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

CelticWhisper · Local time: Jun 7, 2006, 06:49 PM

http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php...&hl=ac+adapter

Looks like option A is going to work.

@RacinReaver: Thanks for the tip. I'll do that if my Rat Shack doesn't have it-I'm on my way there tonight anyway to drop off a game at the blockbuster next door.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.