PS3 Multi Voltage

[RustyK94]

Ive just ordered the 40gb ps3 from the US of A i take it that it can be used with any kettle power cable or my UK ps3 power cable and not burst into flames

[Skynet]

Just plug it in and GO !I have one myself

[RustyK94]

Originally Posted by Skynet

Just plug it in and GO !

So thats a yes

[Skynet]

Originally Posted by RustyK94

So thats a yes

Yes it is !

[clyon]

Originally Posted by RustyK94

So thats a yes

not if you want it to last -

http://www.kropla.com/electric2.htm


electronics are made to work with the power for the country it was intended for. Diffrent voltage & diffrent Hz's can cause long term damage to electronics.

[HDJK]

Originally Posted by clyon

not if you want it to last -

http://www.kropla.com/electric2.htm


electronics are made to work with the power for the country it was intended for. Diffrent voltage & diffrent Hz's can cause long term damage to electronics.

The PS3 has a universal switching PSU. Don't worry, it will be fine.

[RustyK94]

Originally Posted by clyon

not if you want it to last -

http://www.kropla.com/electric2.htm


electronics are made to work with the power for the country it was intended for. Diffrent voltage & diffrent Hz's can cause long term damage to electronics.

So how much life can i get out this before it fuc*s up on me

[w_tanoto]

Originally Posted by RustyK94

Ive just ordered the 40gb ps3 from the US of A i take it that it can be used with any kettle power cable or my UK ps3 power cable and not burst into flames

on the contrary. I recommend against using step-up. I have a Japanese PS3, which was connected to my laptop. It damaged my TV card (external) and my graphic card badly. You can even feel the electric current by touching the video/audio cables. Now, I use kettle cable, and had no problem with that.

[RustyK94]

Originally Posted by HDJK

The PS3 has a universal switching PSU. Don't worry, it will be fine.

Is that automatic or does it have to be manually

[w_tanoto]

Originally Posted by RustyK94

Is that automatic or does it have to be manually

automatic

[DarchAmonNagar]

I've been running mine for about a year with a kettle cable and no problems to report yet.

[RustyK94]

Originally Posted by w_tanoto

automatic

Meaning the PS3 does it for you

[w_tanoto]

Originally Posted by RustyK94

Meaning the PS3 does it for you

just connect it. that is all you need to do.

EDIT: not sure though. Your is 40GB. I am not sure if non-universal PSU is being used to cut the cost). better re-check with other 40GB owners

[clyon]

The voltage is not the problem it is the Hz's, I am reading diffrent things when it comes to PS3 made for reagion A on the net. You can always get a voltage regulator That will also convert the Hz's.

[RustyK94]

Originally Posted by clyon

The voltage is not the problem it is the Hz's, I am reading diffrent things when it comes to PS3 made for reagion A on the net. You can always get a voltage regulator That will also convert the Hz's.

What can the Hz's do i no the US is about 60 where as here in scotland it's 50

[w_tanoto]

Originally Posted by RustyK94

What can the Hz's do i no the US is about 60 where as here in scotland it's 50

Japanese has 2 system (which applies to different areas):
100V with 50Hz
100V with 60Hz

and it is completely fine with my Japanese PS3 (there is only one model)

[RustyK94]

Originally Posted by w_tanoto

Japanese has 2 system (which applies to different areas):
100V with 50Hz
100V with 60Hz

and it is completely fine with my Japanese PS3 (there is only one model)

[guitarist155]

i would not do it unless you have a voltage converter, my ps3 says 120v 60hz .
i have alot of universal electronics and if it has a switching transformer it will say
120/240v 50/60 hz the ps3 however does not have one and it would not be a good idea to use it without a voltage converter you will fry you ps3

[w_tanoto]

Originally Posted by guitarist155

i would not do it unless you have a voltage converter, my ps3 says 120v 60hz .
i have alot of universal electronics and if it has a switching transformer it will say
120/240v 50/60 hz the ps3 however does not have one and it would not be a good idea to use it without a voltage converter you will fry you ps3

exactly what it said in my PS3 (Japanese) 100V-240V 50-60Hz. I strongly recommend against stepdown/up. it did not fry my PS3 but fry up my laptop's graphic card and TV card (external). After I stoppped using that cursed step up/down, I got no probs

[RustyK94]

Im confused