# PS2 To England (NTSC to PAL) **URL:** \ **Category:** Factual Questions\ **Created:** [August 31, 2003, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ps2-to-england-ntsc-to-pal/198725 "2003-08-31T01:22:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![BaldTaco](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/47e85d/32.png) [@BaldTaco](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BaldTaco)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2003, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ps2-to-england-ntsc-to-pal/198725/1 "2003-08-31T01:22:45Z")
Moving from North America to England and want to bring my Play Station 2 with me. I know the voltage is different (I have a convertor to correct this) but can you plug a North American PS2 into a English TV (PAL). I know the games are different formats. Thanks ---
**Author:** ![Q.E.D](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/51bf81/32.png) [@Q.E.D](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Q.E.D)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2003, 1:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ps2-to-england-ntsc-to-pal/198725/2 "2003-08-31T01:41:44Z")
Yes, but you’ll need to pick up an NTSC-to-PAL converter. I’ve seen them anywhere from about $20 to $50. ---
**Author:** ![xash](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/c6cbf5/32.png) [@xash](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xash)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2003, 6:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ps2-to-england-ntsc-to-pal/198725/3 "2003-08-31T06:47:05Z")
Note that many newer TVs support both systems. I live in India, which follows the PAL standard, however my TV supports NTSC as well, so I can connect my PS2 directly to the TV without the need for an NTSC-PAL converter. However, if your TV in UK does not support NTSC, you’ll need the converter. Also, use a good quality 220-240v to 110v step-down transformer. Make sure you’re not using the 50watt transformers meant for electric shavers, etc.