NTSC-UK Import PlayStation 3 FAQ v2.0 [updated: 18/04/2007]

[sj33]

The 20GB machine is fine.

Both have HDMI.

The 60GB has built-in memory stick ports, though you can use external memory stick adaptors on both anyway, to add these ports to the 20GB. Both support USB stick, HDD's etc.

The 60GB has built-in WiFi. Suppose you could use a wireless bridge on the 20GB.

That is it really. I bought a 20GB and put the money I saved into a 120GB HDD.

[Number45]

Don't know if these are still current, but:

http://www.engadget.com/2006/08/22/dueling-playstation-3s-60gb-vs-20gb/

and

http://www.engadget.com/2006/05/08/500-ps3-to-lack-hdmi-wifi-card-reader/

EDIT: Apparently not current then. Move along... nothing to see here.

[sj33]

The latter link is outdated. They weren't going to have HDMI on the 20GB, but they added it back in. The 20GB does have HDMI.

[C']

Can anyone tell me what the off the shelf price is for a US 60GB PS3?

Thanks

EDIT - Found it. $599

[egghead]

can anyone tell wat ill need for the controllers to charge? n does it come with the PS3?

[sj33]

It comes with a USB cable to charge the controllers.

[Pavey]

Plus tax,unless it goes out of state.

@C'

[Party boy]

The 20GB machine is fine.

Both have HDMI.

The 60GB has built-in memory stick ports, though you can use external memory stick adaptors on both anyway, to add these ports to the 20GB. Both support USB stick, HDD's etc.

The 60GB has built-in WiFi. Suppose you could use a wireless bridge on the 20GB.

That is it really. I bought a 20GB and put the money I saved into a 120GB HDD.

How much would the memory stick adaptors and wireless bridge cost? The former's probably not that important I guess, but wifi would be nice...

[Party boy]

I plan on buying a ps3 asap, but don't know if I should risk having it marked down and then if something happened being out of pocket - advice please!!! Is there anyway to get full insurance cover and still have it marked down for customs? If not, what do you suggest??

[yesteryeargames]

mark it down and dont use fedex, i got hit with £110

[Party boy]

Is there anyone else I shouldn't use? Is 110 the correct amount and did you have to pay it before or after getting the ps3?

[Geezer]

Are there any problems with using a USB hub with the PS3?

[Oh_Mutants]

how did you set-up your account? Obviously you cant select UK from the region list on the very first screen which is OK. Until that is it asks for your home address!!

I'm not sure what I should do here seeing as I live in the UK!! Can you tell me what I need to do to bypass this screen.


Thanks

I'm interested in the answer to this too, what country should be selected, North America? Will it affect downloading stuff, and is there a way to actually buy stuff from the North American/Japan stores with a U.K credit card? I seem to remember reading somewhere that you need to put in a U.S address? Isn't that a bit dodgy if it's relating to your credit card?

[kevd88]

Got my ps3 on friday, its the 60 gb JAP version i got an extra controller and resistance: fall of man for ?450 with next day delivery (it had already been imported) is that about the normal price i paid ?

[Spatial]

I'm interested in the answer to this too, what country should be selected, North America? Will it affect downloading stuff, and is there a way to actually buy stuff from the North American/Japan stores with a U.K credit card? I seem to remember reading somewhere that you need to put in a U.S address? Isn't that a bit dodgy if it's relating to your credit card?

Yep it will have an impact as to what region you sign up to.

Stuff goes up in the Playstation Store at different times (like Tekken which has been on the JPN marketplace for a while now but isn't out in the US until sometime this month).

You used to be able to use some UK credit cards to buy stuff from other Marketplaces as it seems some companies didn't verify the address when you were buying things. Although they've closed the loophole now so it's a bit of a nonstarter.