US PS3 use in the UK

supanova · 08-03-2007, 09:34 AM

Just wondering, if I was to buy a PS3 in the US and then use it in the UK, what problems would I be looking at, aside from the fact that games/dvds would have to be imported from the states?

Squall7 · 08-03-2007, 09:42 AM

Actually, you wouldn't have any. The PS3 is region-free, which means you can play UK games on a US console. The console itself should also be fine.

supanova · 08-03-2007, 09:45 AM

What connections does it have to connect to the TV? Just the standard three coloured pins?

By the way, thanks for your fast reply.

FR3344LL · 08-03-2007, 12:01 PM

there are a couple of issues which would need clarifying:-

1. does the USA PS3 support 220 ~ 230V - if not you will need a "step down" converter to reduce 220 ~ 230V down to 100 ~ 110V. maplins have these devices readily available.

2. does your tv support the NTSC standard? if not all you will see is a black and white image.

tbh, most PAL tv's manufactured in the last 15 years should be ok with the
NTSC format.

supanova · 08-03-2007, 01:09 PM

I assume a HDTV would support it?

Squall7 · 08-03-2007, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by supanova

I assume a HDTV would support it?

Definately.

Any HDTV is built relatively recently and would therefore have full compatibility with 60HZ consoles.

paintba||er · 08-03-2007, 10:04 PM

Well since no one has mentioned it, the PS3 games are region free, but the Blu-ray movies aren't, so you would have to import BDs if you wanted to watch them.

Edit: LMAO someone repped me for this post saying "anyone with paintba||er in their name is smelly"