Jap PS3 power transformers

Joebob · 14 Dec 2006 at 14:29

Anyone know where I can pick up a decent Japanese > UK power transformer and what I would need specs wise?

The japanese PS3 runs at 3.8a

jimmyjimmyo · 14 Dec 2006 at 14:37

You don't need one m8 the machine will run at 220v just use a 3 amp fused kettle lead I would not take a chance with a higher fuse tbh

Joebob · 14 Dec 2006 at 14:42

jimmyjimmyo said:
You don't need one m8 the machine will run at 220v just use a 3 amp fused kettle lead I would not take a chance with a higher fuse tbh

what, seriosuley! - can anyone else back that up as I don't want to fry my new toy?

jimmyjimmyo · 14 Dec 2006 at 14:47

Wow not a lot of trust on the board

Just do a search online I would send you to a few other forums but I am not sure what OCUK rules are on linking to external forums

Demon · 14 Dec 2006 at 14:49

My Brothers Jap PS3 just uses a standard lead, no transformer or anything..

So yes, it'll be fine, only 110V Machines need a transformer, luckily Japan uses 220V/240V..

Jamauk · 14 Dec 2006 at 14:49

As far as I know it is the same as a PSU in a standard PC which auto senses the voltage and adjusts accordingly. Essentially it is a PC inside so it sort of stands to reason.

Joebob · 14 Dec 2006 at 14:50

jimmyjimmyo said:
Wow not a lot of trust on the board

Just do a search online I would send you to a few other forums but I am not sure what OCUK rules are on linking to external forums

I'm not saying I don't trust you, I would just like a second opinion as I have been waiting for an age to get this PS3 and it would be just my luck if I fried it on the first boot up.!!!!

*EDIT*

Typical, in the time it took me to type I need a second opinion I had two come in.

Now I'm a happy bunny.

jklc · 14 Dec 2006 at 15:00

Demon said:
My Brothers Jap PS3 just uses a standard lead, no transformer or anything..

So yes, it'll be fine, only 110V Machines need a transformer, luckily Japan uses 220V/240V..

Just wanna say that Japan uses 100-120v @ 60hz. The PS3 just happens to use a multivoltage PSU which is nice.. must be part of their region free plan. Unfortunately my Japanese Xbox 360 doesn't do multivoltage so I'm stuck with a very heavy 300w stepdown transformer brick in addition to the Xbox power brick

Joebob · 14 Dec 2006 at 15:02

Ok, I have found an old kettle lead (it's amazing how you can always find one of these lying around somewhere) but it has a 10a fuse - you definately think I should swap to 3a?

wannabedamned · 14 Dec 2006 at 15:12

Yeh, My friend is just using a lead he had laying around the house,

FYI I played on a PS3 yesterday

Japanese like, But ohwell! Its the 1st time i've had the gaming butterflies since the christmas morning I got my PS2.

Really nice, PS3 plus his Sony Bravia, i was wowed beyond belief

Don't get me wrong, GOW on his Bravia is wow too

I hate him

Damn over payed Bio Engineering dude, I hope he catches smallpox.

Rava Benitez · 14 Dec 2006 at 15:44

i thought this thread was going to have a ridiculous story about how the ps3 is rendering the special effects for the transformers movie.

Joebob · 14 Dec 2006 at 15:50

Rava Benitez said:
i thought this thread was going to have a ridiculous story about how the ps3 is rendering the special effects for the transformers movie.

lol

ic1male · 14 Dec 2006 at 16:10

Sorry if this sounds a bit thick but what's the deal about the Japanese language? Do all you guys who have imported Japanese things read/speak Japanese or do all their products have English language options?

james.miller · 14 Dec 2006 at 16:14

jklc said:
Just wanna say that Japan uses 100-120v @ 60hz. The PS3 just happens to use a multivoltage PSU which is nice.. must be part of their region free plan. Unfortunately my Japanese Xbox 360 doesn't do multivoltage so I'm stuck with a very heavy 300w stepdown transformer brick in addition to the Xbox power brick

strange. ive got a jap NTSC n64 that runs on 220v

jimmyjimmyo · 14 Dec 2006 at 16:22

ic1male said:
Sorry if this sounds a bit thick but what's the deal about the Japanese language? Do all you guys who have imported Japanese things read/speak Japanese or do all their products have English language options?

All the ps3 units have english language options as do all the games at the moment

jklc · 14 Dec 2006 at 16:27

james.miller said:
strange. ive got a jap NTSC n64 that runs on 220v

I guess you were using a UK 220v power pack since you could mix and match these between different region machines. Again, I was stuck with a 100-120v one in my N64 days

james.miller · 14 Dec 2006 at 16:30

actually just checking, its a jap machine (nus-001jpn) with a hong kong supply (nus-002hkg) that plays American games....in the uk lol

my apologies

wannabedamned · 14 Dec 2006 at 18:51

ic1male said:
Sorry if this sounds a bit thick but what's the deal about the Japanese language? Do all you guys who have imported Japanese things read/speak Japanese or do all their products have English language options?

My mates japanese, So he reads and speaks it

One of the things i'm jealous of, But he's teaching me slowly.