PS4 slim install - Anyone tried?

[pezzas]

Hey all,

So I've bought a ps4 slim thinking just whack an invertor in and jobs a goodun... Oh no no, not that simple apparently!

From what I can gather I need a pure sine wave inverter 300W minimum with/ plus a UPS (uninterrupted power supply).

I'm hoping one of you guys will be able to confirm or dismiss? I can't seem to find that much via Google...

Thanks in advance!

 

[Pauly]

Have you made any progress with this ??

 

[RattyMcClelland]

You spelt ps4 wrong......its spelt n64.

 

[pezzas]

No progress on this unfortunately...

Once I get somewhere I'll post it up and let you know.

N64 is indeed awesome but as I could not complete the goldeneye statue (even with limited edition golden controller!) In the time limit to release the cheat, I had to downgrade to match my ability... Nothing but an amateur...

 

[former member]

Are you honestly going to sit playing computer games in your van?!

BTW, Goldeneye was brilliant. After the N64, I lost all interest in video games.

 

[pezzas]

Yep

 

[Pauly]

Ok, not sure where the UPS comes into it but i would agree that a pure sine wave (PSW) invertor is probably best suited to your needs, i personally went for a modified (MSW) in mine but do not run electronics from it.
Electronic equipment does often not like MSW and the supply is a bit rougher this can make PSUs buzz and some TVs can get interference or lines on the screen because of it, you cannot run anything with an electronic timer from a MSW eg microwave

Power Consumption
This is equally important, you need to look at the total current you are looking to pull from the invertor and size it accordingly
The PS4 PSU is rated at 250W but seems to draw less in actual usage (around 150W) - PlayStation 4 technical specifications - Wikipedia
You will need to add to this the load your tv/monitor will use and any other equipment you are likely to use at the same time

Now the interesting bit, current = wattage divided by voltage so you are looking at approx 4 A per 1000W at mains voltage 230/240V airing on the side of caution
Getting back to the supply from the vehicle, voltage and current are inversely proportional, changing from 12v to 230/240V is a factor of 20 so this applies to the current also.
So - 4A @ 230V = 80A @ 12V
A 1000W invertor will need an 80 supply from your vehicle
Also consider the drain this will place on your battery if run for any period of time while the vehicle engine is off.

 

[former member]

Takes me back to my physics days.
And reminds me how much I've forgotten...

 

[pezzas]

Good info, thanks all.

I'm considering a twin leisure battery set up with 100w solar charge pack and 240v hookup in addition, however, no idea on...
1) The most powerful battery available to fit under the passenger seat? Any suggestions?
2) Where to put the secondary battery? Assume under rear floor but unsure. Any recommendations for brackets plus ancillaries?

Cheers

 

[T6 Dave]

Damn, all that for a ps4? You must be a gaming junkie!