using a pal ps2 in japan?

[tokyochojin]

Does anyone know if it there is a converter (like a stepdown?) available so i can use a PS2 in japan?? Also has there ever been a VGA box released for the Ps2, so i don't have to invest in a TV and can they be connected to a laptop or do you need a real monitor??


cheers!

[Abhisara]

You'd need a stepup transformer rather than a stepdown.

You can get VGA boxes (there are some on Play Asia), but I don't know about the quality of their output. Most laptops don't have a VGA input, only output (e.g. for connecting to a projector when you're doing a presentation).

[mid]

One good thing is that when you stick a PAL PS2 in to 60Hz mode its outputting proper NTSC, so if the game you want to play has one you should be able to use a normal telly.

[Darwock]

When I plug my DC stepdown power cable into my regular PAL PS1, it runs fine off the lower voltage. Isn't a PS2 the same?

[tokyochojin]

so if get a stepup converter (dixons how much?) i can just connect the PS2 through a scart to a Japanese TV?? I wanna take my PS2 for all my english language RPG's.

[Saurian]

Dixons are not going to sell a step-up transformer.

The machine will actually run on 110v -

Euro RGB SCART is a European standard and does not apply to Japanese TVs.

[Madbury]

Ay for real,

the Japanese Teles have Peritel connectors (SCART shape), but they are wired completely differently. You will need a Jap cable in that case.

[tokyochojin]

so i won't need a step up converter?? thats cool i am sure i can fish out an AV or Japanese scart in Akihabara(but a japanese av cable will work with my pal ps2 right?!!

[kotatsuneko]

i`m going to be moving back to japan within the year (london is ****e) for good this time, so was wondering, what are the best options when using a jap gcube and pal x box on a japanese tv?

we wouldnt be buying anything too fancy so if anyone that can reccomend some good budget priced jpn tvs for gaming thatd be sweet!

[Salsa Party Animal]

why not buy an american PS2 and bring it to Japan - no problem with signals, or power or reading in english.