# Kind of Urgent - I need a power converter to plug in my USA devices in Peru

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**Created:** [July 18, 2021, 11:23am UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/kind-of-urgent-i-need-a-power-converter-to-plug-in-my-usa-devices-in-peru/2435 "2021-07-18T11:23:18Z")\
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**Author:** ![Peltz](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/www.retrogameboards.com/peltz/32/6142_2.png) [@Peltz](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/Peltz)\
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This is mainly for my work laptop, but my 3DS and possibly Switch will also get charged this way. What do I need to buy? I’m assuming a full step up converter is necessary. But most of the ones I’m seeing plug into US outlets because they are powered devices. Any suggestions?

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**Author:** ![matt](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/www.retrogameboards.com/matt/32/13124_2.png) [@matt](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/matt)\
**Post date:** [July 18, 2021, 12:11pm UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/kind-of-urgent-i-need-a-power-converter-to-plug-in-my-usa-devices-in-peru/2435/2 "2021-07-18T12:11:16Z")

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A quick Google says the local hardware store _ferretería_ will have what you need - voltage converter, one with built in USB would be ideal.

> **[Electricity in Peru: Outlets, Adapters, and Voltage](https://www.peruforless.com/blog/peru-outlets/)**
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> Everything you need to know about Peru outlets and plugs, voltage in Peru, and whether you'll need an adapter or converter (or both) during your trip.

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**Author:** ![D.Lo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/www.retrogameboards.com/d.lo/32/4116_2.png) [@D.Lo](https://www.retrogameboards.com/u/D.Lo)\
**Post date:** [July 18, 2021, 12:19pm UTC](https://www.retrogameboards.com/t/kind-of-urgent-i-need-a-power-converter-to-plug-in-my-usa-devices-in-peru/2435/3 "2021-07-18T12:19:07Z")

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Switch chargers (and all Apple chargers if you’re using a mac) are worldwide 100-240V 50-60Hz, you only need to adjust the plug shape via a $2 converter.

I’m sure they’ll be available at the Peruvian airport for a bit of a premium.