Playstation 2 quesion

phytal · 21 Aug 2009 at 15:17

Hey guys this thread does not have anything to with pc hardware but can you try and help me.
I has a ps2 and it works with 8.5 V DC at 5.65 A. A cars battery has an output of 12V. Do you know of something like a resistor or anything else so I can lower the voltage to 8.5V. I don't want to use and converter from dc to ac.
I tried to plug it in and it worked with 12V but I think I'm doing something wrong

Pls help

fobose · 21 Aug 2009 at 18:35

If you dont get a reply in here, you might want to try the "Console Games & Hardware" section as I am sure there must be some one in there who has connected a ps2 to a car before!

adamscybot · 21 Aug 2009 at 19:10

Check this out:

http://forums.vault9.net/index.php?showtopic=35402

paininlife · 22 Aug 2009 at 01:59

^ yep i wz abt to say the say , all u need is a DC inverter

JonJ678 · 24 Aug 2009 at 08:56

phytal said:
I tried to plug it in and it worked with 12V

In case someone else comes across this. Don't do this. Running at higher voltage than expected kills components. Laptops run with a higher voltage adapter than stock need new motherboards after a little while. Consoles are going to be just as intolerent, that it doesn't die immediately does not mean it's not killing your hardware.

phytal · 24 Aug 2009 at 12:34

Jon I think that the ps2 has a voltage regulator buildt in so i can accept a little less volatge or a little more....