PS3 at VG+

[Number45]

Well, even in the manual, it says 120V. I just wonder where people actually found out that it supported 220-240V, because I can't see any information about it.

I want to believe you, but I want to be 110% sure before I do anything.
Does it say 120V on the back of you system as well?

I do have a back-up, though, as I have a 500W stepdown-converter as well (which should be enough W?), but of course, if I in fact can use a 220-240 power-cable, I'll use it.

And for the record, the only person I know that used a stepdown on his PS3 (He wanted to be sure too), ended up scooping its melted remains from his floor.

[Psycho Mantis]

Well, then, I don't want to scoop anything melted from my floor, so I'll just have to trust you, and use a 220-240 power-cable. After all, I've now read the FAQ, as well as this page (http://www.dailytech.com/article.aspx?newsid=4908&ref=y) and I think that gave me the information needed. In fact, in the PS3-manual, they recommended not to use any stepdown-converter ...

[tom-nook]

Photo of a PS3 PSU here :

http://techon.nikkeibp.co.jp/article/NEWS/20061111/123436/20061111power2.jpg

Pc style kettle lead (with either a 3 or 5 amp fuse) & Tor's your uncle!

[Keith]

And for the record, the only person I know that used a stepdown on his PS3 (He wanted to be sure too), ended up scooping its melted remains from his floor.

Aye, that was me. Trust me, you don't want to put a PS3 through a stepdown.

[Pavey]

Oh,what happened?

Are you ok to talk about it?

[arcnas]

Thats weird because i put my jap PS3 through a 300 watt stepdown for about 6 weeks now, and it is absolutely fine, dosent even get warm like when i use the 360. answers

[Psycho Mantis]

Doesn't the PS3 uses 380 watt? 'Cause that's what it says in the manual. I thought you would need at least a 500 watt stepdown-converter.

Anyway, I'm using a normal power-cable, though, is it normal for the PS3 to get so hot on the right side of it within just a few minutes?

[Revolution6000]

I love VGP, ordered mine on like Friday night, just arrived, ordered Resistance separately to save on shipping and they've just stuck it in the box with the PS3 =D

[Goemon]

Did you get caught with import duties when you ordered the PS3 from VGP?

[Revolution6000]

Nope, marked as 20CAD, didn't even mention it when ordering. Haha, just checked again was marked as "Toy Game, Contest Winner" =D

[Prophet Hero]

Doesn't the courier pay customs for you to speed up delivery? You might get a bill through the post in a few days.

[arcnas]

Not if its marked $20 cdn and DHL always want money before delivery

[wakka]

Correct regarding the $20 CAD, that's well within the limit of exemption from import tax (anything <18 GBP), but wrong about DHL; in my experience they always send a letter a couple of weeks later so you think you've got away with it at first, annoyingly.

[peo]

Just another quick thumbs up for VGP. Following Friday's announcement re BC I decided to order a 60GB US PS3 at about 5:30pm ish on Friday. The bad boy was here with me by 1pm today, ?50 cheaper (including shipping and no customs)than a UK model. Good Work Fellas!