Importing a Japanese 3DO FZ-10 to Europe
Posted: Sun Dec 04, 2011 3:24 am
I'm about to order a 3DO FZ-10 from Japan as it seems to be the cheapest and easiest option for me (and it plays some games that PAL/NTSC consoles dont play, should I ever want to do that), but after doing some research, I came across some mixed information so I'm not quite sure what to believe.
So I'd appreciate if some one with more knowledge of the system could answer my questions (I tried to search these forums but no luck so far)
1. Will a Japanese 3DO work on a modern PAL TV? I get the 50hz/60hz option in some games like Super Dragon Ball Z and Shadow of the Colossus. It's pretty new (2009 or 2010) and it has an built-in digital reciever.
I need a device that converts the 230 volts that I get from the electrical outlet into 100 volts, and a converter that allows the usage of japanese plugs on an european electric socket?
2. Do European and American games have japanese text if I play them on a Japanese console?
3. As the console has an internal memory instead of memory cards, is there some kind of graphical user interface where you can delete your old save files, just like the Playstation 1 had? If it has something like that, is there a way to change the system into English? Or are the menus simple enough to be used with out any knowledge of Japanese? If it's like PS1, then it shouldnt be a problem. Only 2 choiches; play CD and memory card. And most importantly the save files had their own little game icons. So if it's as simple as that, it should be ok aslong as you know the japanese kanji for "delete".
I have no previous experience from importing game consoles and I've just started game collecting/retro gaming, so I'm sorry if I'm asking stupid questions or if the terminology that I'm using is incorrect. Oh and I'm in Scandinavia, not in the UK, so we've got different plugs I think.
So I'd appreciate if some one with more knowledge of the system could answer my questions (I tried to search these forums but no luck so far)
1. Will a Japanese 3DO work on a modern PAL TV? I get the 50hz/60hz option in some games like Super Dragon Ball Z and Shadow of the Colossus. It's pretty new (2009 or 2010) and it has an built-in digital reciever.
I need a device that converts the 230 volts that I get from the electrical outlet into 100 volts, and a converter that allows the usage of japanese plugs on an european electric socket?
2. Do European and American games have japanese text if I play them on a Japanese console?
3. As the console has an internal memory instead of memory cards, is there some kind of graphical user interface where you can delete your old save files, just like the Playstation 1 had? If it has something like that, is there a way to change the system into English? Or are the menus simple enough to be used with out any knowledge of Japanese? If it's like PS1, then it shouldnt be a problem. Only 2 choiches; play CD and memory card. And most importantly the save files had their own little game icons. So if it's as simple as that, it should be ok aslong as you know the japanese kanji for "delete".
I have no previous experience from importing game consoles and I've just started game collecting/retro gaming, so I'm sorry if I'm asking stupid questions or if the terminology that I'm using is incorrect. Oh and I'm in Scandinavia, not in the UK, so we've got different plugs I think.