Sorry, I screwed up on the transformers, I can get a 1000VA (watt) stepdown for $164.
As far as the games go, as long as they ntsc-UC or J, then there is a massive selection (& in english), & the price seems to average at the AUD$55 mark. Surely thats better than paying $100 for local pal titles ????
This is getting all too academic ..... I've yet to receive the unit.... But I will keep you posted....