What electricity thing do I need for JPS2?

a2000 · 01-22-2007, 02:29 PM

I bought a Japan PS2 to play IIDX a few days ago. (online, I don't have it yet.) I was wondering what I need so the system doesn't get overloaded with electricity. Before they were closed, Lik-Sang said you needed some sort of voltage thing so the system wouldn't get fried from too much electricity.

PooIs · 01-22-2007, 02:32 PM

You don't have to worry about anything if you are in the US, but if you are in the UK/EU, you will need a voltage converter, as well as a TV that can display an NTSC signal.

a2000 · 01-22-2007, 02:37 PM

Well, I'm in the US. Thanks.

Napakane · 01-22-2007, 11:40 PM

Best to check the back. theres a small note next to the power. If it says 110-120V as a japan ps2 straight out of Japan will your cool in the US. if it says 220-240V then get a step converter - a $30 will do fine

Arkaaito · 01-23-2007, 09:03 PM

This post may be redundant, but I wanted to point you to NTSC-UK.com's hardware FAQ if you're in the UK. It does a good job of explaining each part of the process of running an import console (the power issue and other things). More applicably, it also has a nice console-by-console chart indicating how much power each draws.

(It also has a nice nuts-and-bolts importer's guide to Japanese elsewhere on the site. But you may not want to deal with that yet.

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rmz · 01-25-2007, 09:19 PM

If you're in the US, everything will work just fine as-is.