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Buying PS3 in US

  • 28-09-2007 6:55pm
    #1
    mccartj5
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 52 ✭✭


    Hey,

    Just have a few of Q's about this:

    1) will it work over here

    2) will the games over here work on it

    3) would I get nailed at customs in the airport for tax

    And anything else you may think of!
    Thanks


Comments

  • #2
    super_furry
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27,349 ✭✭✭✭super_furry


    1) Yes, but you'll need a power convertor.
    2) Yes, PS3 games are multi-region.
    3) Probably not.

    And anything else you may think of?

    The backwards compatability is region locked, unlike the PS3 games. So your old PSOne, PS2 games won't run.


  • #3
    Mossy Monk
    Closed Accounts Posts: 28,128 ✭✭✭✭Mossy Monk


    Bluray movies are region locked but a lot of them will work.


  • #4
    witnessmenow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,264 ✭✭✭witnessmenow


    1) Yes it will, i have an american one. You will NOT need a power convertor just a regular old pc power cable or an adapter for the american plug. The playstation takes 110-240V

    2) Yes games will work from here or america on your ps3.

    3) Probably not, i wasn't anyways. Irish customs is a bit of a joke. Throw away your box, you don't have a warranty in ireland anyways and say you brought it out with you. I dont know have you ever seen a ps3 though... there massive! And pretty damn heavy! I brought it in my carry on,luggage but if was doing it again i'd think twice about that!

    This should really be stickied as i asked the same questions 3 months ago!

    Oh and stock up on games! There only €45 over there. If your going any where where there is an FYE (fye.com) I bought a loyailty card that gives you 10% of games and such(i saved more than it cost) you can have it if you want... don't think ill be out in america anytime soon!


  • #5
    josue9
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9 ✭josue9


    Hi.! about this topic, I'm from Mexico, and I'll move to Ireland, before I go to Ireland I'm thinking to buy a PS3 because is more expensive in Ireland than in US, but my doubt is if I'll need to pay a custom or tax to introduce it to Ireland... anyone can help me with this doubt.? Thanks.!

    Jos


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