Running PS3 on 220volts w/ Japanese or US Unit

[n0fx]

Has anyone imported a Japanese or USA PS3 to Europe? I'm just wondering if a step up converter is required when you use the PS3 over there?

Thanks.

[Golden Helmet]

According to one source, the unit's PSU is universal...

This would make sense as it would mean Sony only have to manufacture one set of hardware and just add the appropriate firmware.

[barf]

Japanese PS3s have 100-250V if it says 50/60Hz on the bottom.

[n0fx]

Japanese PS3s have 100-250V if it says 50/60Hz on the bottom.

Thanks, I'll make sure to check the bottom. I've read earlier on some sites that the PS in the PS3 was rated between 100 to 240volts.

[Lachlan]

I'll have my Jap PS3 within the week, will connect it up to the 240v mains here in Australia.

[n0fx]

I'll have my Jap PS3 within the week, will connect it up to the 240v mains here in Australia.

Cool, let me know if it requires a step up converter. From what I hear and read, it doesn't need it.

[FlyingDutchman]

my guess is that the PSU is universal (ie. 100-240V and 50/60hz compatible)
that way you'd only need a different cable to plug in or simply a 'convertor' that converts the connector to a one that fits your standard

universal PSU's and that more expensive so my guess is sony put one in and just supplies a different cable for each region/country..

[Lachlan]

Well I recieved my 20GB Jpn PS3 today, chucked in a PC power cable to 240V mains and it works, no stepdown needed. :D

[Golden Helmet]

Rock!!!

Now I'll get my mine :-)

[alanisfan]

Thanks, I did need this confirmed, and it's the same thing for both Japanese and North American models, right ?

[punkfreak]

psu is universal for all models,
you can check wikipedia for it

[goldcoastr]

WELL THIS PART IS WRONG

Japanese PS3s have 100-250V if it says 50/60Hz on the bottom.

i sell PS3 on ebay sold to date 47 UNITS 20gb & 60gb in those numbers all japan most made in china japan model sum made in japan

they say the region code and power for region meant to be sold eg 120v for USA console BUT YEAH IS 100-250V

BUT DOESNT SAY Japanese PS3s have 100-250V if it says 50/60Hz on the bottom.
ON THE BOTTOM

ONLY THE PS3 TEST DEBUGGING UNITS DID SAY THAT

I also ship them out with a AUSTRALIAN power cord so user feels safe and really ive had 3 buyer ask if ok to plug in cause what box says as shipped aus cod they plug in work 100%

so has mine unit since the 2006 japan lunch

i had one in my house with my stock the day before japan launch & pluged in worked ever since there 100% 100v to 250v safe as long as use correct power cord for country

lol the japan models even have a green earth wire on the power lead for travell eg 240V

when japan use 2 pin at 110v :) wink wink

sony lie too much & hate imports & importors yet wont give me a sony aus account to buy direct & not import

I WANT pallllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll lol

[sunlollyking]

you can just use the same power supply should work fine