Xbox wont work with RSES

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BIGhouse

Member

• Feb 4, 2009

• #1

Hi,

One of the reasons the CX-9 with the RSES was appealing was that I thought I could hook my sons xbox 360 up to it. When I tried, it would 'boot up', run for 30 secs, then power down.

Nyone have a similar experience or know whats up here?

Thanks!

 

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jdoering

Member

• Feb 16, 2009

• #2

Depending on hardware revision the Xbox360 and PS3 may just take too much power. See this this thread. The Wii should be fine.

Newer revisions may not have this problem. See this AnandTech article for comparisons.

-Jeff

 

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BIGhouse

Member

• Feb 19, 2009

• #3

Figured as much...

Jeff, thanks for the links. Interesting stuff. Never thought the newer consoles would draw significantly less power.

There is no way around this (other than buying a new xbox), right? Ive been dreaming of finishing Fallout 3 while my wife drives us to work.

 

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CX9 SportOwner

Member

• Feb 19, 2009

• #4

I can't imagine ever wanting to play video games in the car. Or watching TV, for that matter. Driving the CX9 is so much more fun.

 

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jdoering

Member

• Feb 20, 2009

• #5

I'm thinking if your wife is fine with you in the back seat playing video games while she does the driving to work; she must be cool enough to understand that you need a new xbox

Only other options is probably a different AC inverter with more watts. It would take a direct connection to the battery and some big enough wire + fuse. You'd obviously have to make sure the end result was safe (the right fuses, isolate the engine side from the cabin side, etc). I think a new xbox is easier although it would be good to see someone confirm that the newer low-wattage one are satisified by typical car AC inverters.

-Jeff

 

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BIGhouse

Member

• Feb 21, 2009

• #6

Thanks again

Thanks again, Jeff.

"Sport Owner"...you must not have children. Hard to enjoy the car with kids barkin in your ear. For the most part, the RSES is a "child pacification system" so their parents can enjoy the amazing car. Not that I wouldnt want to play a little xbox or watch a movie on a long trip. (yes)

 

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BIGhouse

Member

• Feb 22, 2009

• #7

Take it easy

Hey "sport". The subject of my posts was a request for help regarding an issue I was having with my rear entertainment system and my xbox. I am glad I got help with that.

From you, I got something else, "I can't imagine ever wanting to play video games in the car. Or watching TV, for that matter." When I responded with some humor (smiley), you questioned my parenting style.

What did I do wrong here?

 

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Mazda3

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2007 CX-7 GT and 2008 Tribute GT AWD

• Feb 22, 2009

• #8

Lets stay on topic here. You guys can start a thread in the off-topic section if you want to debate parenting styles.

 

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CX9 SportOwner

Member

• Feb 23, 2009

• #9

Agreed

 

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gavilan_pr

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Mazda Cx-9 and B3000

• Jun 11, 2009

• #10

Pardon my question but what does RSES stand for......

 

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CX9 SportOwner

Member

• Jun 11, 2009

• #11

Rear
Seat
Entertainment
System

 

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gavilan_pr

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Mazda Cx-9 and B3000

• Jun 12, 2009

• #12

Thanks! Your found on almost all topics.

Thank for helping me out on my post.

 

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CX9 SportOwner

Member

• Jun 12, 2009

• #13

I'm a huge fan of the CX9, and enjoy helping where I can, and getting help when I need it