I am stupid please explain this to me?

[Frankie1982]

I have a scart and I think it's a RGB.

I have a rf connecter and a scart.

Does that help?

[MartyG]

what you need to play PS2 US NTSC games:

1) Either:
a chipped PS2
or
a US NTSC PS2

2) If you've decided on a US NTSC PS2, a step down transformer that changes UK mains to US mains. This you'll plug your NTSC PS2 into using the leads provided in the box. Stepdown then plugs in to the mains.

Do not under any circumstances use a UK PS2 power lead on a US PS2.

3) A TV that either has RGB or NTSC 3.58 support.

If you end up using RGB, you'll need an RGB SCART lead between your PS2 and TV.

If the TV supports NTSC 3.58, you can use an S-Video, RF or composite connection, by plugging in the appropriate lead between your TV and PS2.

4) US NTSC games.

Regards
Marty

[Frankie1982]

Thanks for the help Marty i'm starting to understand what you are saying, but can i buy a PS2 of sites that allow you to buy games like this one?

https://secure2.webcoretech.com/videogameadvantage/index.cfm

[MartyG]

That particular company ships internationally, so yes, if you bought a PS2 from them, you'd be able to play US games; assuming your TV has support for RGB or NTSC 3.58, and you had a step down transformer.

Regards
Marty

[mid]

Is it safe cos i have heard of ppl gett ps2 or other consoles chipped and they break.

Just because you might still have this little worry, I'll dispel it for you. What kills PS2s is making the laser work extra-hard by running CD-R and DVD-R discs in it trying to play pirate games. Since this is regrettably the reason that many people have their machines chipped, they assume its the chip that breaks it, not the pirate playing. Stick to legit releases and you should be fine, unless the chipping is a complete botch job (and thats certainly not a worry if you go with Will as linked before).

[charlesr]

Look on www.beko.co.uk
Find your TV
If it says RGB through scart, you are ok.
Get your PS2 chipped. But an rgb cable. Buy US games

[baad bwoy]

I plug my PS2 into the RGB SCART socket on the tv, plug them both into the mains if I'm using my PAL PS2. If I'm using my JAP PS2 I'll plug that into the step down transformer instead (and the plug on that goes to the mains).

Then I turn them both on, the TV automatically switches to the AV channels but requires me to switch it to RGB mode. I press eject on the PS2, take a game from one of my shelves, take the disc out of the case, place this in the tray (label side facing up), and press the eject or reset button to insert the game into the PS2. If I've done all this correctly, I can normally start playing the game.

I also need to turn on my AV receiver, but I won't confuse matters further with that.

Regards
Marty

You have clearly chosen the wrong vocation Marty, such is the subtle nature of your humour perhaps you could try ITV sitcoms

[charlesr]

Please don't encourage him.....

[Frankie1982]

I've got my uncle the electrian to do a little digging about to see if my TV is compatible for NSTC, what I'll need, I've sent him sites of where I'll be making my purchases I'f i'm sucessful.

I've also found some sites(uk) that sell Step Down Transformers at a decent price instead of ?100+.

A question would you waste money on a Jap version at ?170 when you can buy an american version at ?106.

[charlesr]

I don't think you've been listening.
Why waste your money on either of them when you can chip your PAL one for ?50? If you get a Jap console, you can only play Jap games. If you get a US console you can only play US games. If you want to play all regions, you need a chipped PS2 and it doesn't matter where it comes from, so UK PS2 is all you need. You have one already.

[Frankie1982]

Yeah but who does it in N.Ireland?

Would the Yellowpages have any answers.

[charlesr]

From www.londonconsole.com

"Our Messiah 2 Installation Service offers the supply and installation
of the Messiah 2 Pro mod to your own Playstation 2 console.
More information on the Installation Service can be found in the
FAQ section - see 'How fast is this service?' for further
details, including various courier options, pricing and more.
This service is priced at ?65 (excluding related P&P charges)"

They return the console to anywhere in the UK (including N. Ireland).
It will cost about ?80 including P&P.
Then you won't have to worry about using a stepdown cos its a UK PS2.
With that chip you can play games from US, Japan or UK. To see what games you are missing out on from Japan, see our reviews section under PS2 (link at top of page), for example Initial D, Psyvariar etc.

[lordcookie]

EDIT: Charlesr beat me to it

[Frankie1982]

From www.londonconsole.com

"Our Messiah 2 Installation Service offers the supply and installation
of the Messiah 2 Pro mod to your own Playstation 2 console.
More information on the Installation Service can be found in the
FAQ section - see 'How fast is this service?' for further
details, including various courier options, pricing and more.
This service is priced at ?65 (excluding related P&P charges)"

They return the console to anywhere in the UK (including N. Ireland).
It will cost about ?80 including P&P.
Then you won't have to worry about using a stepdown cos its a UK PS2.
With that chip you can play games from US, Japan or UK. To see what games you are missing out on from Japan, see our reviews section under PS2 (link at top of page), for example Initial D, Psyvariar etc.

I'll see what me uncle says cos I need to see if my tele supports 60hz.

[Frankie1982]

How do I get the Expansion bay clip of the PS2 to see what version it is?