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Natasha Compagnon
Joined: 08 Nov 2004
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 Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2005 6:20 am Post subject: Want to Set Up My PS2 |
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I brought a PS2 from Canada with me, and I know I need something in order to use it. But I'm not certain what that is - an adaptor? A converter? I was told an adaptor, but checking threads around here has me a little confused. What should I buy in order to safely use my machine?
I'm outside of Daejeon, but I can get into the city easily enough if I need to go to a larger store.
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Grotto
Joined: 21 Mar 2004
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| Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2005 10:09 am Post subject: |
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| coming from the states your PS2 is set up to run on 120 voltage. Korea has 220 voltage. If you plug your box in it will fry. You can buy a step down converter or go to a shop and get your powersupply switched out. |
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Natasha Compagnon
Joined: 08 Nov 2004
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| Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2005 9:03 pm Post subject: |
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| Grotto wrote: |
| coming from the states your PS2 is set up to run on 120 voltage. Korea has 220 voltage. If you plug your box in it will fry. You can buy a step down converter or go to a shop and get your powersupply switched out. |
Thanks! I'll see about buying a converter today, then. |
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Konundrum
Joined: 28 Feb 2005
Location: Boston
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| Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2005 5:03 pm Post subject: |
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| Grotto wrote: |
| coming from the states your PS2 is set up to run on 120 voltage. Korea has 220 voltage. If you plug your box in it will fry. You can buy a step down converter or go to a shop and get your powersupply switched out. |
Grotto may very well be correct, and I can't say for sure cuz my system was Koreanand I don't have one anymore, but-
I'd check around first...especially before using the converter. I inherited a sony VCR from an American serviceman and have other Sony products...the owner's manual states specifically to NOT use a converter, but to use just a plain ol' adapter. It says that the converter could cause circuit damage. Check the back of your playstation or your owner's manual...if it says AC100-240V, take it for it's word and only use an adapter rather than a converter. You'd be surprised how many appliances have adaptable power capabilities these days.
And FYI...if it's not mod-chipped, take your system to Yong-san and get it done. They have binders full of games you can get for super cheap. |
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Natasha Compagnon
Joined: 08 Nov 2004
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| Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2005 5:10 am Post subject: |
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| Konundrum wrote: |
...the owner's manual states specifically to NOT use a converter, but to use just a plain ol' adapter. It says that the converter could cause circuit damage. Check the back of your playstation or your owner's manual...if it says AC100-240V, take it for it's word and only use an adapter rather than a converter. You'd be surprised how many appliances have adaptable power capabilities these days.
And FYI...if it's not mod-chipped, take your system to Yong-san and get it done. They have binders full of games you can get for super cheap. |
Hm ... I'll check the back of the PS2 - pretty sure I left the manual at home - though I've already plugged it into a converter my director leant me. The PS2's playing disks fine ... it's making slightly different noises than it used to, but I think that's from a period of long disuse and then a lot of travel. Not sure, of course.
I'll check the back ... and I'll go see if there's a site I can check for the PS2. Thanks.
Also, thanks for the bit about mod-chipping. Haven't thought of it, but I'll think about it ... I can still play the stuff I brought with me if I do that, right? |
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inthewild
Joined: 28 Mar 2004
Location: Korea
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| Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2005 7:22 am Post subject: |
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| Natasha Compagnon wrote: |
| I can still play the stuff I brought with me if I do that, right? |
Yes. |
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hypnotist
Joined: 04 Dec 2004
Location: I wish I were a sock
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| Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2005 10:52 am Post subject: |
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If someone knows of anywhere I can get a European slimline PS2 chipped, please let me know. I'm seriously considering taking it back with me next time I visit London and paying the 80 quid ($150ish) going rate, right now  |
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pauly
Joined: 24 Sep 2004
Location: Incheon
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| Posted: Thu Apr 07, 2005 10:02 pm Post subject: |
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| The new PS2, slim version, doesn't need a convertor. It already has one. |
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keninseoul
Joined: 09 Mar 2004
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2005 3:53 pm Post subject: our PS2 is set up to run on 120 voltage. Korea has 220 volta |
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like as previously posted - just check the box - if it says 110 or 120 then u need to get a step-down transformer - will cost about W 12,000 AT A LOCAL HARDWARE SHOP (its twice the price at a department store).
Bring a K friend, or draw some pictures (with 220 on the outlet side, and 120 on your device side) |
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