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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 04:47 PM
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ok guys/girls. did anyone of u hook up a console to a pioneer avic d-1? is it doable?
Old Aug 28, 2007 | 05:10 PM
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as long as that player has a A/V input it should be no problem.
Then you need to find a 120-12volt converter.
Pretty simple. Hard part is mouning your console
Old Aug 28, 2007 | 05:12 PM
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you had one done before?
Old Aug 28, 2007 | 05:13 PM
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I haven't done this (yet, lol). But I pretty sure the PS2 would be easier (easiest?) to do since it uses less power than the xbox360.

You can try messaging Neothin about this. He has a PS2 hooked up to a AVIC-D2.
Old Aug 28, 2007 | 05:28 PM
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mounting and hiding the 360's power brick will be a pain. the 360 needs major ventalation or you'll quickly discover the 3 rings of death.
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the 3 red lights? lol ive heard of that.
Old Aug 28, 2007 | 05:35 PM
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mounting and hiding the 360's power brick will be a pain. the 360 needs major ventalation or you'll quickly discover the 3 rings of death.
my friend was talking about this the other day and i had no idea what he was talking about!!! im assuming its when your xbox overheats and dies?
Old Aug 28, 2007 | 05:40 PM
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mounting and hiding the 360's power brick will be a pain. the 360 needs major ventalation or you'll quickly discover the 3 rings of death.
my friend was talking about this the other day and i had no idea what he was talking about!!! im assuming its when your xbox overheats and dies?
Yep. 3 Red Lights = Hardware Failure. Had my launch console since Nov. 25, 2005 and it died January 3, 2007.

On my second one now, no problems so far....
Old Aug 28, 2007 | 05:48 PM
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that sucks. can that be fixed? or you throw it away and get a new one?
Old Aug 28, 2007 | 05:55 PM
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microsoft will send you a new one. they just extended the warranty to 3 years i believe.
Old Aug 28, 2007 | 05:56 PM
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what if u bought it on ebay or something like that, will they still do it?
Old Aug 28, 2007 | 06:03 PM
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The warranty has been extended to every single xbox360 console. It shouldn't be a problem to replace it.

Microsoft also is in the process of releasing a newly redesigned 360 (65nm instead of 90nm), which uses less power and is less prone to overheating.

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2007/08...on_their_way/1

Moral of the story - if you don't have a 360, wait until the new one ships.
Old Aug 28, 2007 | 06:59 PM
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i have both, and i still like my ps2 more than my box . but just like everyone is saying, the xbox360 would be cool but man would it be alot of work cause of the power required and the fact its purty big.
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Originally Posted by ADRdesignCo
i have both, and i still like my ps2 more than my box . but just like everyone is saying, the xbox360 would be cool but man would it be alot of work cause of the power required and the fact its purty big.

so which one you have in the car?
Old Aug 28, 2007 | 09:32 PM
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I have a regular Xbox hooked up to my D3 -- 360's require massive amounts of power
Old Aug 28, 2007 | 09:36 PM
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Would anybody try to install a wii in their car?
Old Aug 28, 2007 | 09:41 PM
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why would u waste money on wii? <~~~ my opinion
get a box or ps <~~~ my opinion
Old Aug 28, 2007 | 09:52 PM
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i already did "waste my money on wii." its a fun system that kids and chicks dig. I also have the 360 and no way am i putting that heater in my car.
Old Aug 28, 2007 | 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by tCeeJay
Would anybody try to install a wii in their car?
Ive seen them at car shows
Old Aug 28, 2007 | 10:23 PM
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jay_jay_n has a wii and monitor mounted in the trunk of his tC. i saw people standing behind the car playing it at a recent show



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