xbox... power inverter... any issues?
03-06-2007, 01:57 AM
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xbox... power inverter... any issues?
so i've got an original xbox laying around the house and i want to put it in the car. Just htinking about it... all i need to do is buy a DC->AC power inverter, connect it to the battery, and then plug the xbox into that? is that going to cause any problems with my audio system (like an alternator whine or something?)
just lemme know
just lemme know
03-06-2007, 02:11 AM
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Ive got a 400 watt power inverter to power my Xbox in my Scion and Jorge, it does fine. I wouldnt recommend going any lower... But you shouldnt have a problem...
And of course i have an alternator whine because of my sound system, but im pretty sure its not cuz of the Xbox, cuz i rarely use it...
And of course i have an alternator whine because of my sound system, but im pretty sure its not cuz of the Xbox, cuz i rarely use it...
03-06-2007, 04:11 AM
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bah, you can run an xbox off of one of those little 50w inverter things. the back of the xbox on top of where the plug goes in says it only pulls 2.1 amps with is <30w.
but yeah, clint, thanks for the heads up. I've got a ps2 i'm putting in and i need a way to power it ^^
but yeah, clint, thanks for the heads up. I've got a ps2 i'm putting in and i need a way to power it ^^
03-06-2007, 05:52 AM
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At our shop here in anchorage, we've had a lot of problems with a certain power inverter ( i cant remember the name of it, ill post it when i get to work tomorrow) but it wont run an xbox off of it. it will run a gamecube AND a ps2 but not an xbox by its self lol.. i think its made by directed..
03-06-2007, 06:34 AM
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I've been running a PS2 off of an inverter, dont remember the watts, but it kills the battery pretty quickly. There was engine noise in the feedback but I took that out with a ground loop isolator.
03-06-2007, 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Grime
I've been running a PS2 off of an inverter, dont remember the watts, but it kills the battery pretty quickly. There was engine noise in the feedback but I took that out with a ground loop isolator.
03-06-2007, 07:33 PM
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[quote="Neothin"]bah, you can run an xbox off of one of those little 50w inverter things. the back of the xbox on top of where the plug goes in says it only pulls 2.1 amps with is <30w.
Check your math 2.1 amps X 120 Volts = 252 watts
A 400 watt inverter is only good for 3.3333 amps at 120 volts.
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Check your math 2.1 amps X 120 Volts = 252 watts
A 400 watt inverter is only good for 3.3333 amps at 120 volts.
E=IxR
Scott
03-07-2007, 03:32 AM
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Originally Posted by El_Jorge
I dont trust the fuse connected to the lighter. Direct connect is always better. Plus I dont want to have a cord showing.
03-07-2007, 03:36 AM
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Did someone say no cords showing?
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...280&highlight=
http://www.scionxtc.com/xboxmeetstc.html
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http://www.scionxtc.com/xboxmeetstc.html