Hardware Japanese super slim PS3... can i connect it to the german 220V Net?

[Bonny]

Hi!

Just ordered a PlayStation3 New Slim Console - Shin Hokuto Musou Legend Edition (250GB Limited Model) from PA, cause the're selling them off for 245 Euros.

Can i connect this System to a german 220Volt net just via a simple plug-converter, or does i have to use an real voltage converter? I'am pretty sure the original AC-Adapter of the system is internal, so i guess building in an european AC-adaptor would also be an solution.

If i would need an voltage convertor, how much power (Watt) must he can provide? I only got one who can provide 100 Watt / 110V. This is not enough for even a super slim PS3, right?

Any help is really appreciated!

 

[Foxi4]

Japan uses 100V at (predominantly) 50Hz - it's different than North American (120V) and European (220V) standards. The Super Slim requires aprox. 190 Watts for proper operation... so yes, you'll need a new power converter/transformer which will fit these specifications.

EDIT: I've been corrected.

 

[Armadillo]

Power supply is universal, as it is on all ps3s (they just don't mention it).

http://arstechnica.com/gaming/2012/10/ifixit-super-slim-redesign-improves-access-to-ps3-internals/

"Just like the PS3 Slim, the power supply on the new system takes international inputs ranging from 100 to 240V"

 

[Foxi4]

"Just like the PS3 Slim, the power supply on the new system takes international inputs ranging from 100 to 240V"

Oh? Wow, I never knew that - it's a pretty neat feature. Then again, I suppose it was a must since internal so you can't exactly "change it" without opening the console.

 

[Bonny]

Thanks for the Info.

I picked up that the fat PS3's from Japan could handle 220V, just like my PSP-2000's AC-Adaptor. If super slim PS3's only can take 110V, i really have to get a new voltage converter. 190 Watts you say? Well, thats much better than the early Xbox360 models who needed much more. As you sure know: The more Watts the voltage converter must provide, the more expensive it is. But implanting an european super slim AC-Adaptor into the japanese system would also be an option, right?

 

[Bonny]

If Armadillo is right, that would save me a lot money -

 

[Foxi4]

If Armadillo is right, that would save me a lot money -

You can take whatever Arstechnica says practically as fact. I merely assumed that it'll need Japanese-style current since it's a Japanese system.

 

[Bonny]

Glad to hear that. But i surely check the specifics on the console BEFORE i plug it into the european net with a simple plug converter . Cause, If only 110V is written on the console, it will be after i turned it on.

 

[Bonny]

Power supply is universal, as it is on all ps3s (they just don't mention it).

http://arstechnica.com/gaming/2012/10/ifixit-super-slim-redesign-improves-access-to-ps3-internals/

"Just like the PS3 Slim, the power supply on the new system takes international inputs ranging from 100 to 240V"

Today the PS3 arrived, and on the bottom is written: Model No. CECH 4000B / 110V ~ 50/60 HZ

Bad luck for me, right?

 

[Qtis]

PS3devwiki and PS3devwiki

All models are international with 100-240V 50/60Hz input PSUs. You don't have to worry about it. Also the used power is 75W/190W ie. it uses 75W, but the PSU is capable of 190W if need be (IIRC, but the PS3 doesn't need that much :3).

To sum it up, you're good to go!

 

[Bonny]

OK... even if nothing like "100V ~ 220V" is written on the console, i can surley just use an plug-converter (NOT an voltage converter!), and plug it into the european 220V net? It will surley not blow up? Well, i guess i have to gice it a try

 

[Bonny]

PS3devwiki and PS3devwiki

The second link says:

"Note: Starting since CECH-4000 series an external powersupply is used."

But my console has an internal power supply

 

[Coto]

My PS3 SLIM CECH 2001-a says 120V AC (outside), and inside (the PSU) accepts 220V AC. The last time I used a stepdown converter (220->120V) it turned off randomly. So it's plugged directly to wall outlet (220v AC)

Anyway, a friend of mine bought a super slim and it's connected directly to 220V AC (because I just swap cables when I want to use my slim cech )