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Bob_L · 07-09-2008, 12:19 PM

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Is it ok to swap out power cable with regular PC power cable for local plug/socket?

Hmmm, it may be, but why not just buy a power convertor -- they aren't too expensive (I just returned from Malaysia where I used my American PC with a power adaptor, no prob) -- and you'll avoid the possibility of burning out your power supply. Are there any stores in Fiji that carry the PS3 that you could doublecheck? It would be heartbreaking to plug it in and blow it out after going to so much trouble to get it.

Edwin-S · 07-09-2008, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Yumbo

We opened it, and verified the universal power supply!

About to plug in now. BUt now we don't have a cable adapter! lol. Is it ok to swap out power cable with regular PC power cable for local plug/socket?

On the website, from which I posted earlier, some guys used regular PC power cables without running into problems. One fellow used his old printer cable. Several others used a cord designated as an IEC mains or "kettle" cord.

Here is a link if you would like to read comments from others who were experiencing your problem.

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Jari K · 07-09-2008, 01:26 PM

You´re really going back and forth with this..

You don´t need any "power convertors" or anything with PS3. You just plug it in. And then you use it. Aight?

For the 10th time: I have US PS3. My friend has US PS3. We both live in Europe. We just used the power cable that came with the console. I´m sure that PC power cables and such works just fine.

Carlo Medina · 07-09-2008, 01:53 PM

2.41 is out and so far it hasn't bricked my PS3. Keeping fingers crossed.

Hollywoodaholic · 07-09-2008, 02:22 PM

After the last update for the PS3 this past Tuesday (about an hour and a half on my 60 GB) it started freezing up on gameplay - specifically Bad Company, but it was freezing up on others as well.

Anyone else have this issue after the latest update? (2.41?)

I ended up having to reboot, then confirm the prompt to rebuild the hard drive.

Yumbo · 07-09-2008, 05:31 PM

All ok here in Fiji!

Universal power, standard power cable.

Just ordered 10 games, and 20 Blu-rays.

More to come.

New Panasonic 2000 projector arriving this afternoon!

Bob_L · 07-10-2008, 12:10 AM

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All ok here in Fiji!

So glad to hear it, Chris. Looks like Jari had the real info from Finland. (Ya gotta love the web. No more borders, and a worldwide support team of enthusiast/friends.)

I just watched my first Blu-ray disc on the FP tonight, Ratatouille. Aaaahhhhh.... So nice. The uneven quality of the Blu-ray disc they pack with the PS3 had me a little apprehensive, but Ratatouille delivered what I was expecting from Blu.

I'm now SO glad I bought the PS3. Not only is it an incredibly versatile device--videogame, Blu-ray player, media center, web browser--but it gave me something to brag about to my jealous nephews and nieces in Malaysia. Heh heh.

MarkRose · 07-10-2008, 12:36 PM

Can I stream mp3 files from my computer into my Home Theater System using the PS3, which is connected to my wireless network?

CRyan · 07-10-2008, 01:31 PM

Yes you can. All you have to do is turn on media sharing in WMP11. Make sure the PS3 is on and allow the PS3 as a sharing device. You do have to keep WMP open on the PC for it to work.

There are other programs out there that will do it but I dont see the point.