Some Sidecar compatible PSU's on eBay

[Doom]

Since I know this seems to be a very common issue for members here, and I'm not personally selling these... I figured I'd post it in here rather then the eBay sales thread in the Marketplace. It would probably go completely unoticed in there.

Someone is selling some 213w Sidecar Compatible PSU's on eBay, I sent him a message to verify the supported ampage on his just to be sure, and it all lines up.

Me message:

Hey Graeme, I've been hunting down a PSU like this for a little while, and I think you've got what I've been looking for.

I just need you to confirm that the Ampage on the PSU's you're selling. It should say on its sticker. Something like this picture.

http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/8444/devpsu.jpg

That sticker should look a bit different then what is on the PSU's you're selling, but that's fine. I've outlined in red what I need you to check, should be somewhere on yours :)!

I need you to check and confirm that it says
12V - 16.5A
5Vsb - 3A

Get back to me ASAP! Let me know if the PSU amps match the same as I provided. If not, what does it say instead? Should be the same however.

Thanks! If it's what I'm looking for, I know a few others who should be interested in nabbing a few off you too.

His Response:

It looks identical to your picture except the label is Microsoft branded and is printed "letter" style as opposed to "landscape." MS part number is X801405-003. Your picture shows the model number X801405-002. What I am selling says 213 watts,12volts, 16.5 amps, 5Vsb------3A. I believe that this is a later model number, DPSN-216BB A. These were made to be used in the Xbox 360 interactive demo units in GameStop, Circuit City as well as other locations. The extra wattage was, I believe, to compensate for the cooling fans in the unit's tower. Let me know if you need any further information. I have eight of these and 9 of the 203W units left. Thanks!! Graeme

Not sure if his 203W units have the proper ampage lines though, so you'll have to pick up one of these fast ;o.

Suprisingly I found the auction by simply searching Xbox 360 Power, and limiting only results for >$10 shipped(weed out the pointless unrelated crap). I just scrolled through the auction lists looking at the auction primary picture. I was actually very suprised to stumble upon these, seemed completely out of the blue.

tl;dr version - Some proper 360 PSU's to power a Kit + Sidecar are on ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310179894246&_trksid=p 2759.l1259

$24.04 Shipped for myself, I'd call that a deal. Guess it's time to throw the ATX-Energyzer monsters in the closet. Not sure if these are on eBay all that much, but either way, nobody here ever seems to have one to power their Sidecar anymore.

Good luck grabbing one,

-Doom

PS:Thanks to Pikkon for the original image I edited and sent to the seller ;)

[ASSEMbler]

Guys buy what you need right now before I make an offer on them all.

[Doom]

Haha Assembler! I noticed while reading through this entire MS section page by page, that you had issues getting a proper PSU for your kit. Hopefully this will solve that ;p

Also, another message from the seller, furthermore confirms it.

At the bottom of the label, it says for use with Microsoft XBOX Console, Model XeDK. I have a meeting and Dr's appointment this morning but when I return home this afternoon, I will shoot a picture and send it to you if you will snd me your email address for attachment. Also, I am not familiar with the XeDK console and would appreciate any information you might have. Thanks!! Graeme

Very cool, glad I stumbled upon this.

-Doom

[ASSEMbler]

Don't give him any damn info unless you enjoy paying $75 a unit.

[webjeff]

Just bought one. Thanks for the heads up.

Jeff.

[Tyler]

just got 2

[MichaelP]

Don't grab them all yet ASSEMbler, Im gunna grab a couple. Thanks a ton for this info Doom!

[MichaelP]

For some reason it says the sale has ended?! I was just about to get 2 and decided to go finish watching a couple videos. I came back and now I can't buy them anymore. I messaged the seller for more info :\

[Dark Neo]

For some reason it says the sale has ended?! I was just about to get 2 and decided to go finish watching a couple videos. I came back and now I can't buy them anymore. I messaged the seller for more info :\

Yep that´s sucks...

[Doom]

Asm probably scooped them all up.

Should have got them while they were up, like I said, I don't think it's all that common to find a nice little stock like that. Espcially at that price.

-Doom

[Pikkon]

I was thinking these PSU's were for the 360 kiosk,also Wallmart used them as well.

Some pics.
http://www.xbox-scene.com/xbox1data/...FFYOvwmdmr.php

[Tyler]

It sayd 14 sold but in the listing he started he only had 12 so, i dunno
oh and i got 3 no 2 , typo

but if enough poeople got them im sure thell apear in the bst section in a few weeks.

[MichaelP]

Im kinda kicking myself at the opportunity I missed. I mean I had a feeling I when I had the page up earlier today that I should get them, but I looked at it said it had 14 hours left, so I thought, hey that can't be all that bad so I thought it would be fine to wait 10 minutes... guess not. Fail on my part.

Tyler, you mean quadruple post?

[Doom]

In the message he had sent me tyler, he said he had 9 of the 213w PSU's left, and a few 203w bricks too. I think he had plenty, he just simply caught on ;o.

Mike and others who missed the chance to get one, you might as well try sending a message to him via eBay. See if he has anymore. Can't do much harm in asking.

-Doom

[MichaelP]

In the message he had sent me tyler, he said he had 9 of the 213w PSU's left, and a few 203w bricks too. I think he had plenty, he just simply caught on ;o.

Mike and others who missed the chance to get one, you might as well try sending a message to him via eBay. See if he has anymore. Can't do much harm in asking.

-Doom

Ya I might do that. Didn't he like message everybody asking if they wanted 203W? Because if so I might totally offer him like $25 or so for one. More likely to make him want to give me one then if I just payed the regular old 13.99 haha.

[Doom]

Recieved this last night, looks like he'll be shipping the bricks out today for those that got in on this deal.

Hey!

I am shipping all of my items out tomorrow. I will send yours vis USPS Priority Mail and will email you a tracking number tomorrow morning.

Thanks!!

Graeme

Bit late in the week, but for the price we paid, it's cool by me.

-Doom

[Tyler]

:) got mine

[Doom]

Sickkkk, I guess you're glad you didn't sell that sidecar to me ;p.

Mine should be here in the next few days.

-Doom

[Tyler]

oh and i forgot to mention, these are not new, at least mine wernt, one was missing the rubber peice and although in good condition there not new.

[Doom]

Got my brick in the mail yesterday soon after I made my post. I don't think mine wasn't new either, but hey, as long as it functions, I'm fine. It looks almost brand new besides some very subtle blemishes.

The brick I got is casted in black plastic though, I was kinda suprised... Never knew MS made black PSU's? Either way, looks pretty cool.

Also, I had to order a special 3 prong power cable with a notch cut out to fit the PSU ac plug. Hopefully that'll arrive by the end of the week.

-Doom