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Japanese PS3 PSU a 120v<->240v Converter?
Morninglord
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Background: I imported a Japanese ps3. $570 Au.
That's not important, what's important is that I have been hearing that the ps3's power brick can handle both 120 and 240v. As well as looking up numerous bits of info on google and seeing "Japanese" ps3's plugged into Australian power sockets etc etc without a transformer.
Who here has a 120v ps3 hooked into an australian power socket.
Also can I use the ps2's power cable as the one I got was Japanese. Duh at me.
P.S. Not trying to be rude, but nobody really needs to tell me its probably not a good idea. This is why I'm asking for someone who has actually done it. I know it's not a good idea without asking people I at least trust first.
That's not important, what's important is that I have been hearing that the ps3's power brick can handle both 120 and 240v. As well as looking up numerous bits of info on google and seeing "Japanese" ps3's plugged into Australian power sockets etc etc without a transformer.
Who here has a 120v ps3 hooked into an australian power socket.
Also can I use the ps2's power cable as the one I got was Japanese. Duh at me.
P.S. Not trying to be rude, but nobody really needs to tell me its probably not a good idea. This is why I'm asking for someone who has actually done it. I know it's not a good idea without asking people I at least trust first.
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When I say PSU I mean Power Supply Unit, as you find in a PC. So yes, the internal Power Supply Unit is what I am referring to.
In a few days of searching I have not heard of a single person say they blew up their machine plugging it into a 240v socket. Also seen pictures of the internal psu. which is rated 120v<->240v on it even though the sticker on the machine itself said 120v. Still nervous.
A step-down transformer is probably the best way to be better safe than sorry
It's a preowned. Because of that, I'm tempted to just open the damn thing up and check its psu.
Instead its downloading update. This thread can be closed now.