PSP Japan - UK Mains power adapter

Gadget-guy

I have just bought a PSP for my son's xmas, I purchased one from YesAsia.com and I am very happy wih it, the only problem is they said that there would be a uk power plug with this but there is not, without blowing up the PSP what would be the best thing to buy , thanks.

charlieheard

Most pieces of portable electronics now accept input mains voltages of between 100 - 240V. Check on the power lead or documentation (or transformer, if there is one) for these figures (or something close).

If it will accept that spread, "just" buy an adaptor. Unless you're near a tourist spot, they could be had to find - just look for a shop selling adaptors near some Japanese tourists.

The easier alternative may be to get YesAsia to send you one

Hunnymonster

A quick look at http://users.pandora.be/worldstandards/electricity.htm suggests that an adaptor that takes US mains plugs is what you're after.

However before you acquire it make sure that the item accepts 240V - because Japan is 110/120V - if it only does 110V then you need a step-down transformer.

Gadget-guy

Thanks very much for the replies, after trawling ebay and finding what I need I got an email from YesAsia to let me know that an adapter is on its way. :T

payless

The PSP itself will only take around 5V, its the adapater / power block that you need to check voltage needs , believe the Jap ones take 100-240 anyhow

does the power block have a detachable "8" plug lead ( not sure its thats what its really called) - if so a replacement lead ( cheap - trt maplins, although if like me likely have on flotaing around) instead , as neater than using another adapter

Gadget-guy

Hi Payless, the power block does take a "8" plug lead and I have one from a broken cd player but was concerned about using this and causing any damage to the PSP :eek: , but you reckon it will be fine ?

jakemuk

just slap it in shavor plug adaptor

what i use,

oh yeah put it in a 3 phase socket will look gud

payless

Gadget-guy wrote:

Hi Payless, the power block does take a "8" plug lead and I have one from a broken cd player but was concerned about using this and causing any damage to the PSP :eek: , but you reckon it will be fine ?

as that part takes AC power to the "power block" can't see any issues , - check block takes 240V ( the one I got says 100-240V)
( no come back on me though if it breaks it!)

Silent_Bob_3

I've got a US PSP and even though I've got a transformer that I can charge it with I just too the "8" lead from PS2 and used that instead. Means I can charge it anywhere now.