2006-12-17 05:38:15 · 9 answers · asked by Gemma H 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Games & Gear
You'd have to get a power converter, the power cord wont fit in their receptacle.
2006-12-17 05:40:06 · answer #1 · answered by boker_magnum 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, you're going to discover it is a real pain to have an American PlayStation while living in the UK. There are 2 problems: compatibility and voltage. American voltage which is 110-20V is different from Europe which is 220-240V, so if you plug your PlayStation without an adapter, it will be busted. Second, you cannot play British games on it because they are in a Pal format while your device only accepts NTSC format. Third, you have to have a multi system TV or an NTSC TV while there to be able to use it. Overall, you are better off buying a new one if you plan to live in the UK for a while. I had bought one that worked on both systems, so we could still use it when we moved back to the States. Hope this helps.
2006-12-17 07:16:08 · answer #2 · answered by Mishka 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are talking about the PS3 then you will only need a converter (all PS3 games are NOT region-locked). If you get a PS2 or PS1 then you will have to find a way to get games from America...because those games are not in PAL (you will also need a converter).
2006-12-17 13:21:03 · answer #3 · answered by menuka 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Duh. Of course you can play British games on a New Zealand XBX because New Zealand and Britain uses the same region code, PAL.
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Yes, you can use an American PSX in the UK, but you can't play British games on it because American PSX has the NTSC, while UK uses PAL. You'll also need to get a converter for the electrical outlet.
2006-12-17 05:47:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
playstation are all the same. i ave got an xbox of NEW Zealand and rifgt now iam in london enjoying with my x box. you will need to to change the convertor.
2006-12-17 05:40:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe but the electrical system is different there..you may need a converter..
2006-12-17 05:39:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
no the outlets are different so you plug wont be able to fit into the shape that is required
2006-12-17 05:42:11 · answer #7 · answered by Mike M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES
2006-12-18 13:04:49 · answer #8 · answered by munchie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't know, try it??
2006-12-17 05:39:16 · answer #9 · answered by Klick 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋