Importing a PS3 - Blu-ray Forum

Zyclone · 11-09-2007, 08:29 AM

im kicking around the idea of importing a Region A PS3 from the U.S

if there is still a large amount of movies that i want that are locked with no date set here.

if i was going to get one would i have any trouble setting it up? would all the cords etc , Oz's power points and tv ports etc?

BluStar88 · 11-09-2007, 08:42 AM

I am region C.. for 90% of the year and region A for the other 10% back in forth a lot from china to the US and I imported a few region A PS3...

If you go with quality components.. high end TV (sony.. panasonic.. pioneer) you should have no signal issues. you may have a hard time getting a good reciever/amp... I got a sony one that does the trick..

your biggest problem is that you will need a power transformer to adjust to 110V 60Hz... (pretty sure) you can check the box... I believe AU is 220 or 240.. similar to china.. I went to my local Techie store over here and bought a real nice converter you should be able to do the same.. one thing to keep in mind.. 1.. the transformer will give off a lot of heat unless it is high quality so test it out at the store if possible.. don't skimp on the price.. also you may want to buy a cooling shell for you PS3.

HDJK · 11-09-2007, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by BluStar88

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your biggest problem is that you will need a power transformer to adjust to 110V 60Hz... (pretty sure) you can check the box...

Nope, I live in Switzerland (230V), there is no need for a power converter, the PS3 has a universal power supply.

Zyclone · 11-09-2007, 09:06 AM

so just plug and play then?

HDJK · 11-09-2007, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Zyclone

so just plug and play then?

Worked for me

(Swiss AC cord/US PS3)

scragham · 11-09-2007, 09:18 AM

hong kong ps3 (NTSC-J) does not need a power converter.

i think for the most part you'll be fine; HD formats don't give a crap about PAL vs. NTSC as far as i know. the only thing you may need to be concerned about is whether or not SD video will work (i have no idea if oz is PAL or NTSC).

Giyomu · 11-09-2007, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Zyclone

so just plug and play then?

I live in France and importated a JAP- PS3, no need any converter or transformer neither

Zyclone · 11-09-2007, 09:33 AM

Thank you all very much for your time and help

my current setup is in my room and i don't have the space for a another one right now but if there is still a large libary of Region A titles next year then i will grab one for sure to go with my region B ps3.

Scorxpion · 11-09-2007, 09:57 AM

Yes same here i have PS3 HK imported version and no problem here too.It have a converter power supply.You can plug it in 220 or 110.

zany6669 · 11-09-2007, 09:57 AM

Hey Zyclone,

I just ordered a 40gb US PS3 today to go along with my Aussie 60gb (picked it up really cheap on ebay, couldn't resist). It will be arriving next week and I'll let you know how I go setting it up in Oz.

magpie · 11-09-2007, 11:35 AM

wheres the best place to buy a ps3 from the states then?

Frode · 11-09-2007, 02:36 PM

SD extras in PAL may not work on a US PS3. I'd say the best bet is to get a HK or TW PS3 as they're known to work fine. The only disadvantage is that they're R3 for DVDs, and Asia/JP for games.

Zyclone · 11-11-2007, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by zany6669

Hey Zyclone,

I just ordered a 40gb US PS3 today to go along with my Aussie 60gb (picked it up really cheap on ebay, couldn't resist). It will be arriving next week and I'll let you know how I go setting it up in Oz.

sorry for the late reply i spent the weekend in melbourne.

cheers mate i look forward to hearing how it goes.

SingingTheBlues · 11-11-2007, 08:55 AM

You can get a white PS3 in Japan or Korea:

Sling · 11-11-2007, 09:33 PM

Very Cool

zany6669 · 12-04-2007, 10:59 AM

hey Zyclone,

I received my US 40gb PS3 about 2 weeks ago, it works flawlessly and arrived in the counrty no problem, just by an Aussie PC power cord and plug it in with that (no step down convertor required) and away you go.

I couldn't be happier, enjoying all the BDs available in Oz, the US, and the EU!

The Bear · 12-04-2007, 04:38 PM

I Imported My US 40GB PS3 Over 3 Weeks Go Now Had No Problems At Getting One Imported Only Took 5 Days For Delivery To The UK ( Aberdeen Scotland ) From videogamesplus.ca No Problems With Customs At All No Extra Cost And Work Fine Only Thing You Will Need Is A UK PS3 Mains Lead.

Mermen79 · 12-05-2007, 12:33 AM

I'm actually looking for the opposite. I live in Region A but want to import a Region B player or PS3. They are just so expensive with the exchange rate and marked up prices. Makes me so sad cos I really want the German language tracks available on some region locked titles.

Any suggestions?

11-09-2007, 08:29 AM	#1
Zyclone Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Somewhere over the rainbow Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:304	Importing a PS3 im kicking around the idea of importing a Region A PS3 from the U.S if there is still a large amount of movies that i want that are locked with no date set here. if i was going to get one would i have any trouble setting it up? would all the cords etc , Oz's power points and tv ports etc?

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11-09-2007, 08:42 AM	#2
BluStar88 Active Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:中国-上海 4K collection:193 Blu-ray collection:3630 iTunes collection:594	I am region C.. for 90% of the year and region A for the other 10% back in forth a lot from china to the US and I imported a few region A PS3... If you go with quality components.. high end TV (sony.. panasonic.. pioneer) you should have no signal issues. you may have a hard time getting a good reciever/amp... I got a sony one that does the trick.. your biggest problem is that you will need a power transformer to adjust to 110V 60Hz... (pretty sure) you can check the box... I believe AU is 220 or 240.. similar to china.. I went to my local Techie store over here and bought a real nice converter you should be able to do the same.. one thing to keep in mind.. 1.. the transformer will give off a lot of heat unless it is high quality so test it out at the store if possible.. don't skimp on the price.. also you may want to buy a cooling shell for you PS3.

11-09-2007, 09:06 AM	#4
Zyclone Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Somewhere over the rainbow Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:304	so just plug and play then?

11-09-2007, 09:18 AM	#6
scragham Expert Member Member since:Jul 2007	hong kong ps3 (NTSC-J) does not need a power converter. i think for the most part you'll be fine; HD formats don't give a crap about PAL vs. NTSC as far as i know. the only thing you may need to be concerned about is whether or not SD video will work (i have no idea if oz is PAL or NTSC).

11-09-2007, 09:33 AM	#8
Zyclone Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Somewhere over the rainbow Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:304	Thank you all very much for your time and help my current setup is in my room and i don't have the space for a another one right now but if there is still a large libary of Region A titles next year then i will grab one for sure to go with my region B ps3.

11-09-2007, 09:57 AM	#9
Scorxpion Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Middle East,Lebanon Blu-ray collection:57	Yes same here i have PS3 HK imported version and no problem here too.It have a converter power supply.You can plug it in 220 or 110.

11-09-2007, 09:57 AM	#10
zany6669 Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Sydney, Australia Blu-ray collection:64	Hey Zyclone, I just ordered a 40gb US PS3 today to go along with my Aussie 60gb (picked it up really cheap on ebay, couldn't resist). It will be arriving next week and I'll let you know how I go setting it up in Oz.

11-09-2007, 11:35 AM	#11
magpie Junior Member Member since:Oct 2007	wheres the best place to buy a ps3 from the states then?

11-09-2007, 02:36 PM	#12
Frode Special Member Member since:Feb 2007	SD extras in PAL may not work on a US PS3. I'd say the best bet is to get a HK or TW PS3 as they're known to work fine. The only disadvantage is that they're R3 for DVDs, and Asia/JP for games.

11-11-2007, 08:55 AM	#14
SingingTheBlues Banned Member since:Nov 2007	You can get a white PS3 in Japan or Korea:

11-11-2007, 09:33 PM	#15
Sling Special Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Virginia Beach Blu-ray reviews:2	Very Cool

12-04-2007, 10:59 AM	#16
zany6669 Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Sydney, Australia Blu-ray collection:64	hey Zyclone, I received my US 40gb PS3 about 2 weeks ago, it works flawlessly and arrived in the counrty no problem, just by an Aussie PC power cord and plug it in with that (no step down convertor required) and away you go. I couldn't be happier, enjoying all the BDs available in Oz, the US, and the EU!

12-04-2007, 04:38 PM	#17
The Bear Active Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Scotland (UK) 4K collection:607 Blu-ray collection:4617 DVD collection:1680 iTunes collection:2185 Blu-ray reviews: 1	I Imported My US 40GB PS3 Over 3 Weeks Go Now Had No Problems At Getting One Imported Only Took 5 Days For Delivery To The UK ( Aberdeen Scotland ) From videogamesplus.ca No Problems With Customs At All No Extra Cost And Work Fine Only Thing You Will Need Is A UK PS3 Mains Lead.

12-05-2007, 12:33 AM	#18
Mermen79 Senior Member Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:3	I'm actually looking for the opposite. I live in Region A but want to import a Region B player or PS3. They are just so expensive with the exchange rate and marked up prices. Makes me so sad cos I really want the German language tracks available on some region locked titles. Any suggestions?

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