Does NTSC PS3 work in UK?

chiefIL · 05-25-2007

Does anyone know if it's possible to use a NTSC PS3 in the UK, assuming I buy one of those stupid adaptors so I can play it on my PAL TV? I have a stepdown transformer so the voltage will be ok, but I'm doubtful it will work. I brought my NTSC PS2 over here and it just won't work and I can't figure it out. I've tried contacting Sony, SCEA and SCEE and no one can freaking tell me how to make it work. I suppose it might have been damaged in transit, so does anyone know if it SHOULD work? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

DaKilla · 05-25-2007

I've been playing NTSC consoles in Europe (Germany, to be exact) since the original Nintendo Entertainment System, and have never had a problem. Most recently I know the PS2, Dreamcast, and N64 (don't have a GameCube) worked. I don't have a PS3 and probably won't be buying one, but there's no reason it shouldn't work.

As long as you have a transformer and the required adapters depending on your TV, everything should work fine. What happens when you try to turn the PS2 on currently? Is the problem that it won't power up, or it simply won't display on the TV? If it's the TV: there are some differences in NTSC and PAL systems as far as refresh rates (if I recall correctly) and perhaps a few other trivial details which might be causing some trouble, but I wouldn't know anything about it; I've never had a problem with it. Presumably a NTSC to PAL converter would take care of that.

chiefIL · 05-25-2007

Thanks for the reply. The NTSC/PAL difference you are referring to can be remedied by buying an adapter, so that won't be a problem. It's like 20-25 quid, which I'll gladly pay to have a working PS2 again.

When I power up my PS2, the red light comes on for about half a second, then it cuts out. When I turn the unit off and on again right away, the light doesn't even come on. If I leave it powered off for a few minutes, the red light will again pop on, but only for a very brief moment.

From what you are saying, it sounds like my PS2 is burnt. That sucks, but at least I know now. Thanks so much for the reply -- you are literally the only person who has been able to verify anything on the subject recently. Any more information or insight you could provide would be further appreciated.