HELP Issues purchasing xbox one and knowing voltage, adapter capability , region locks

Hi Everyone,

I'm a new university student and i've never owned a game console before. I study in Europe but I'm back and forth on holidays in the Caribbean. I've come across a great offer here in Europe for an Xbox one console and gears of war 4 bundle. I've decided
it's time for me to really considering investing in a console for some relaxation and fun. I've got a few questions though and due to language barriers local electronic salespersons can't help me answer them. I tried a live session chat through Microsoft's
contact us option but I really didn't get much help there so I've turned to the forums.

So here are my questions. According to the answer I got my the live session, the Xbox one is dual voltage 120-240 volts and it's power supply is built in. That means there's just a very basic cable that plugs into the wall outlet and the console itself.
My question is, do any of you know if Microsoft sells a basic cable separately? For example, I want to use my console between Europe and the Caribbean on my summer break, 3 months. The European version will come with a cable that supports European wall outlets
which is different from those used in North America. Can I just buy a USA cable to plug into my console instead of using an adapter?

My next question is about buying games. Are games region locked? If I buy a game in Europe or in North America will I only be able to play the game within the region i bought them or can I carry my games with me between countries?

Please help me answer these questions my fellow gamers. Thank you

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Xbox One from the US (Region free? Advantages? Disadvantages?)

Thanks mate.

Was debating if it was region locked stopping in England on the way to the US to get one, but as its region free, think i will just get one there

Thanks again for the help.


Now on the off chance anyone has used one from the US in Asia can you let me know if you used some kind of plug adapter or power converter

 

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Hey there Capn,

Sorry to hear you're having issues with your power adapter.

The power supply used for different consoles in different countries is very specific to help avoid issues with variant voltages and help keep you and your console safe.

Please refer to the
Power Supply Information article on the relevant information for your console and region to find out which power supply unit is the right one for you.

If you have recently changed regions, you should be able to look into purchasing the correct Power Supply for your region by contacting your local
Phone Support.

Please keep us posted on how everything goes.

 

To be very specific, only the Xbox One S has dual voltage. Make sure that what you are purchasing is a One S, and not One.

You do NOT need an adapter for your Xbox One S, just a compatible cable - they are pretty cheap and can be found at almost any computer/tech store.

Pics for the plugs you need:

EU: EU power plug

US: US power plug

Regarding games: Xbox One games are NOT region locked. Purchase them anywhere and they will play. Xbox 360 games used to be region locked, though.

 

Hi The Zeniuss,

Thank you for responding. Sorry for the mistake, the bundle I came across is the White xbox one s with gears of war 4. I've looked at amazon, bestbuy and walmart and don't see any official cords that support it being sold with great feedback. I know the
plugs but finding them seems to be an issue. Is it really ok to use a generic plug instead of the official microsoft brand plug? I wouldn't want to void any warranties. As for the games, thanks I was worried buying a game while in europe wouldn't work back
home over the summer in the Caribbean. Cheers for your response man, much appreciated.