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Volcanon
08-20-2008, 05:15 AM
Do I need to buy an adapter to run my Japanese PS2 in north america?

Spartacus
08-20-2008, 05:19 AM
I don't use a voltage converter to run my Japanese PS2. I do use one to play a PAL PS2 though.

Volcanon
08-20-2008, 05:46 AM
OK thanks.

Its a last-revision white slim if that matters.

Oobgarm
08-20-2008, 06:03 AM
I don't use a voltage converter to run my Japanese PS2. I do use one to play a PAL PS2 though.

I do the same, never had a problem.

aclbandit
08-20-2008, 08:12 AM
the recommended course of action on all Japanese electronics in US/Canada is to either buy a stepdown converter or unplug it when not in use. Most of the time, it'll be fine, but just to be on the safe side I keep my famicom unplugged at all times unless it's in use.

djbeatmongrel
08-20-2008, 09:40 AM
the recommended course of action on all Japanese electronics in US/Canada is to either buy a stepdown converter or unplug it when not in use. Most of the time, it'll be fine, but just to be on the safe side I keep my famicom unplugged at all times unless it's in use.

I have a Jp Ps2 and i just unplug it every time i am done playin but i havent had any issues

smork
08-20-2008, 12:12 PM
There is zero reason to have a voltage converter for a Japanese PS2 anywhere in the world. The power brick runs on switchable 100-240V, so it will work anywhere in the world.

I ran my JP PS2 in Malaysia without any converter for years, and they are a 240V country. No problems, still runs fine today.