PS3 importing question

[Sektor]

Ok im not good at this stuff and do not know a thing about this.

I have questions regarding getting a PS3 from america

1) Power issues, i can just get a converter right?

2) Online play and DL content, will this work in EU with a US console ( I obv have wireless

3) Games region compatabilty (There is another thread on this also)

4) NTSC and PAL, will i have to get a new TV? Or one from america?

5) Anything else i need to know?


Thanks all, i know some people on these forums will know their stuff


=]

[Joxe]

I think I can answer some.

1. The US and A use 110 volts power and europe got 220-230 volts so you will need some kind of adapter that reduces the voltage.

2. Don't know about this but I don't see online play being a problem since you can play against anyone in the world (unlike the Wii). There are a few games that are region locked for online play, like Army of Two. But the amount is so small so it ain't a problem.

3. Not an issue, the PS3 is region free.

4. As long as your TV can display 60 Hz you will be ok. No extra cables and such.

5. The phrase "Around the world" is repeated 144 times in Daft Punk's song "Around the world".

[Sektor]

I think I can answer some.

1. The US and A use 110 volts power and europe got 220-230 volts so you will need some kind of adapter that reduces the voltage.

2. Don't know about this but I don't see online play being a problem since you can play against anyone in the world (unlike the Wii). There are a few games that are region locked for online play, like Army of Two. But the amount is so small so it ain't a problem.

3. Not an issue, the PS3 is region free.

4. As long as your TV can display 60 Hz you will be ok. No extra cables and such.

5. The phrase "Around the world" is repeated 144 times in Daft Punk's song "Around the world".



Thanks joxes, your a big help.

No.5 made me laugh =p

lol

Anyhow thanks again, Could u reconmend any HDTV's like this is cud get over here? ( Does not need to be big, just small, but at a good price)
Also how can i tell it displays 60HZ and i thought the picture came out in black and white anyway?


NOTE: I just looked at my tv setting on my wii and i can select 60HZ, i did and the TV is in colour and looks fine, so does that mean my TV can support american consoles like the PS3? (My wii is EU)

[SegaFan]

You'll need a transformer with a higher wattage than the console itself, I don't know what the power consuption is for a PS3 but I'd imagine it would be quite high. Best to ask someone who has one what transformer to use.

Also how can i tell it displays 60HZ and i thought the picture came out in black and white anyway?If your Wii can display 60Hz then your TV supports it, some older 60Hz TVs will only display in black and white with an NTSC signal but this isn't usually a problem if you have a relatively modern TV. The PS2's 60Hz mode uses NTSC so if that works then it'll be fine. If you have an HDTV then it should work anyway.

But if the PS3 is region free anyway wouldn't you be better off with a European one?

[Sektor]

You'll need a transformer with a higher wattage than the console itself, I don't know what the power consuption is for a PS3 but I'd imagine it would be quite high. Best to ask someone who has one what transformer to use.

If your Wii can display 60Hz then your TV supports it, some older 60Hz TVs will only display in black and white with an NTSC signal but this isn't usually a problem if you have a relatively modern TV. The PS2's 60Hz mode uses NTSC so if that works then it'll be fine. If you have an HDTV then it should work anyway.

But if the PS3 is region free anyway wouldn't you be better off with a European one?


I have my reasons for getting a US PS3.

I have an EU PS2 and that works fine with my TV, and it is quite modern TV.
Can anyone suggest a power voltage?

Will this work?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/45W-USA-UK-Voltage-Converter/dp/B0007VZ6W4/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1205686836&sr=8-1

[SegaFan]

It needs to be much higher wattage than that, the Wii is 52W (and renowned for its low power consumption), the PS3 will be several times that.

[Sektor]

It needs to be much higher wattage than that, the Wii is 52W (and renowned for its low power consumption), the PS3 will be several times that.


So could anyone link me to one i could get?

Thanks all =]

[DEMON212]

Ok im not good at this stuff and do not know a thing about this.

I have questions regarding getting a PS3 from america

1) Power issues, i can just get a converter right?

2) Online play and DL content, will this work in EU with a US console ( I obv have wireless

3) Games region compatabilty (There is another thread on this also)

4) NTSC and PAL, will i have to get a new TV? Or one from america?

5) Anything else i need to know?


Thanks all, i know some people on these forums will know their stuff


=]

For the DL content you'll need a U.S registered credit card.

[Sektor]

For the DL content you'll need a U.S registered credit card.


Thats fine, so any credit card in the US yes? And there is no other way then a credit card?


Also look up guys ^^^ Im still asking for help on that power adapter

Thanks

[DEMON212]

Thats fine, so any credit card in the US yes? And there is no other way then a credit card?


Also look up guys ^^^ Im still asking for help on that power adapter

Thanks

That's what I was told. Try the official PS3 forums, although I'm warning you, it's full of *******s.

[SegaFan]

Can you buy a points card for the PS3 like you can with the Wii? If so you could buy an American points card online and do it that way.

[yamiiguy]

You can use EntroPay to buy DLC from the US store:
www.entropay.com

[Sektor]

Ok thanks all

anything else just feel free to add it

[Sektor]

BUMP! =p

I'm still wondering about a suitable power adapter.

Once again..


Thanks all =]

[DEMON212]

You can use EntroPay to buy DLC from the US store:
www.entropay.com (http://www.entropay.com)

I couldn't get it to work.

[yamiiguy]

I couldn't get it to work.

Taken from NTSC-UK forums:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v648/johnmorrisparry/EntroPayCard.jpg

I'm guessing you put your real name instead of your username =P

[DEMON212]

Taken from NTSC-UK forums:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v648/johnmorrisparry/EntroPayCard.jpg

I'm guessing you put your real name instead of your username =P

It was the site, I couldn't set an entropay card up. But the picture looked alot different to that card there, so now I'm wondering did the guy give me the wrong link? (No I haven't been to the one you provided, as I'd assumed it was the same place before this)

Either way I'm not bothered because I don't have a VISA anymore. So it's useless to me.

[Sektor]

So what does this entropay do

Makes any card into a visa or does it let you pay online for PS3

[Bang]

for the wii, i have used both european and japanese credit cards to purchase wii points. all i did was when it came to entering my location, i just picked a province and put in a valid postal code for that province (my dads <lol>). i would assume it would work the same for the PSN.

*off topic but i will be buying a ps3 in the next couple of months. they are not that expensive here in japan, i want a blu-ray player, plus i'm beginning to think that its not viable as a gamer to just own a wii anymore. silent hill, new res evil, gran turismo, wipeout and initial D are just a few of these reasons.

[kelvingreen]

But if the PS3 is region free anyway wouldn't you be better off with a European one?
Because a US one is cheaper, for one thing. Also, the PS3 at launch was fairly crippled on European release, lacking proper PS2 emulation, among other faults. That was at launch though, so things may be better now.

As far as the power goes, I have a US PS2, and I'm using a 200W step-down converter. One of these (http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000L6F3EQ), in fact. Works very well.

I assume that current PS3 models have all the transformer bits on the inside of the console, rather than outside on the cable itself (like the Wii)?

[SegaFan]

As far as the power goes, I have a US PS2, and I'm using a 200W step-down converter. One of these (http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000L6F3EQ), in fact. Works very well.

I assume that current PS3 models have all the transformer bits on the inside of the console, rather than outside on the cable itself (like the Wii)?
Just to point out that that's not enough power for the PS3, I've read somewhere that you'd need 500W or more, it won't be safe to use a 200W step-down.

Yes, the transformer is on the inside.

[Boo!]

I got one from Hong Kong, it was $200~ cheaper then buying an Australian one.

All we had to do, power wise, was switch out the Hong Kong cable to a regular computer power cable. You know, on one end is the female three socket 'jug plug', the other side is the regular regional power output.

Easy as pie. We didn't need a transformer or anything...