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Old Dec 2, 2005 | 10:22 AM
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where would I get an adaptor from to stick my 2 prong jap PSP cable in to allow me to plug it into our mains?

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Old Dec 2, 2005 | 10:50 AM
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Is it 240v but with 2 round prongs?

If so it will fit in a UK plug without an adaptor. take a normal 3 pin uk plug and turn it upside down and plug it into the socket so that only the top pin plugs in. This opens up the lock on the bottom 2 pins on the socket where you can now plug in your 2 pin plug.

I dont know exactly how safe that is to do but I've been doing it for years and I aint gone bang yet. lol
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Old Dec 2, 2005 | 11:12 AM
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nah, it's got 125v on it
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Old Dec 2, 2005 | 11:40 AM
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ok dont do that then! It will blow it up.

Is it a flat pinned type then?

you can get them in a good electronics store, probably somewhere like maplin. But they'll be about £30.
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Old Dec 2, 2005 | 11:48 AM
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Should of bought a jap one with a UK spec plug then!!!

Try fleabay fella!!
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Old Dec 2, 2005 | 12:09 PM
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Does it go PSP to inverter box, then another lead going to the plug?

If so, just get another lead (say ps2 lead) and try it Works on my US one!
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Old Dec 2, 2005 | 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Poom
Does it go PSP to inverter box, then another lead going to the plug?

If so, just get another lead (say ps2 lead) and try it Works on my US one!
just popped back on to say that's what I just done
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Old Dec 2, 2005 | 02:03 PM
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Chinatown should have some
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