Questions about the Japanese PSP
11-30-04, 12:59 PM
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Questions about the Japanese PSP
I'm sure that this might of been answered before but I couldn't find it since can't search the forums on 3 letters. I'm thinking about buying a Japanese PSP since I'm getting a little anxious to get it. Will the buttons and info on the actual case be in Japanese or English? Also, is the power source the same in Japan as here in the US? Am I going to need adaptors for US usage? I also read that the Japanese version is region free, is that only for games or will that apply for movies too? Any downfalls I should know about buying a Japanese import of the PSP since I don't know a word of Japanese. Totally new at this import stuff.
11-30-04, 02:34 PM
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I can't speak for the PSP, but I have a Japanese PS2. Buttons and info on the system are in English (menus can be switched to English for the system, but most games are in Japanese), and the power source in Japan is within electrical tolerance to work fine in North America. The Japanese PS2 is NTSC Region 2 for both games and movies, but I suppose the PSP could be region free.
11-30-04, 03:29 PM
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Because the PSP is designed to play movies it will likely not be region free. Thats my speculation though, don't know for sure.
In regards to actually getting one imported, goodluck!
In regards to actually getting one imported, goodluck!
11-30-04, 03:32 PM
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The games will not have any region coding, but the movies released on the UMD discs will (this was officially released by Sony). The charger will work fine in the US. They use the same plug style and only have a 10 volt difference.
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Thanks for the info. I saw the only place I can get one was on ebay at this point and I decided for $400, I can wait. I just placed a preorder for one at EB Games. Hope it comes out soon, too many rumors are saying fall now.
11-30-04, 03:54 PM
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If you want to import one, www.playasia.com seems to have the cheapest prices. Last I heard, they were shooting for a March release in the US.
11-30-04, 05:33 PM
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Playasia.com is no longer taking pre-orders for the PSP because of the limited release. Sony is only planning on shipping 200K units this year so most places are sold out. Hopefully I got my pre-order with them in soon enough. I received an email from them stating that they may not be able to fulfill all pre-orders and they will be shipping them on a first order/first serve basis.
11-30-04, 05:35 PM
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Re: Questions about the Japanese PSP
Originally posted by Cyberock
I'm sure that this might of been answered before but I couldn't find it since can't search the forums on 3 letters. I'm thinking about buying a Japanese PSP since I'm getting a little anxious to get it. Will the buttons and info on the actual case be in Japanese or English? Also, is the power source the same in Japan as here in the US? Am I going to need adaptors for US usage? I also read that the Japanese version is region free, is that only for games or will that apply for movies too? Any downfalls I should know about buying a Japanese import of the PSP since I don't know a word of Japanese. Totally new at this import stuff.
I'm sure that this might of been answered before but I couldn't find it since can't search the forums on 3 letters. I'm thinking about buying a Japanese PSP since I'm getting a little anxious to get it. Will the buttons and info on the actual case be in Japanese or English? Also, is the power source the same in Japan as here in the US? Am I going to need adaptors for US usage? I also read that the Japanese version is region free, is that only for games or will that apply for movies too? Any downfalls I should know about buying a Japanese import of the PSP since I don't know a word of Japanese. Totally new at this import stuff.
If you haven't already pre ordered a PSP, don't expect to get one before 2005 unless you want to pay a premium. The physical device will be labeled in English. The menus with most likely be able to be switch to English, but that is not confirmed. The powersource requires no adapter for US. The system is region free for game only. Any UMD movies or UMD audio will be regionally coded. The only thing to watch out for is games that are heavy on the Japanese with no language choices.
Any more questions?
11-30-04, 08:14 PM
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I would say, with so many questions it's probably better to just wait for the US release. Otherwise you will pay the price both literally, and in features if there are regional or language issues.
12-04-04, 06:03 PM
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Originally posted by mmconhea
The Japanese warranty will also not work here in the US... that's a chance you wouldn't want to take with Sony hardware.
The Japanese warranty will also not work here in the US... that's a chance you wouldn't want to take with Sony hardware.
As far as the PSP goes, the site I ordered it from(Play-Asia.com) provide customers with a 6 month warranty on all merchandise purchased from them so I'm covered if something goes wrong.
