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Using a UK PS3 Slim in the USA

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Old 19-04-2009, 6:20 PM   #1
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Using a UK PS3 Slim in the USA

Hey guys

I've picked up a slim PS2 and plan to take it with me to the US wen i go to work there for a year. What's the situation regarding power usage?

It's an older slim with an external PSU, Do i just use the same 'brick' but just chuck a US 2 Pin lead on it instead of the 3 pin UK lead?

Or am i going to have problems?
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Old 04-05-2009, 9:18 PM   #2
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Re: Using a UK PS3 Slim in the USA

You'll need a US power supply (Box and plug)
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Old 07-05-2009, 6:58 PM   #3
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Re: Using a UK PS3 Slim in the USA

The Slim has a switching power supply so you will only need to change the cable to be able to plug it into the wall. If you check the label on the power supply you can see it will accept 100 - 240V.
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Re: Using a UK PS3 Slim in the USA

It's cheaper and easier to just buy used when you arrive
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