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| akuma632:
I have a Japaniese sega Saturn & Super famicom I want to plug in and play but I'm always worried about cooking them with the USA volts. Anyone have any ideas I can use to get the most out of my systems with out killing them in the process ???? |
| Dravenae:
You won't fry your console. Take a look at this thread if you want more information. http://www.famicomworld.com/forum/index.php?topic=6933.0 |
| zakurowrath:
The Super Famicom from Japan can run on a Sega Genesis Model 1 MK-1602 9V or 10V 1.2A power supply no problem. DO NOT use the American NES powersupply since it's AC power instead of DC and it will fry the Super Famicom. The Sega Saturn however uses the Japanese 100V 50/60hz system. I recommend getting a 120V to 100V step down transformer so you can run the Saturn at the correct voltage. People have used the Japanese Saturn on the American 110-120v 60hz system however, by doing so it runs hotter and can go out faster because of the extra voltage. Also being the system is from the mid 1990's I wouldn't chance it with older capacitors and regulators. So I'd just play it safe and get the step down transformer. This is the one I use for my Japanese imports: http://www.amazon.com/VCT-VT-500J-Japanese-Transformer-Converts/dp/B000PC4JL4/ref=pd_sim_e_1 |
| akuma632:
--- Quote from: zakurowrath on July 29, 2013, 11:30:43 AM ---The Super Famicom from Japan can run on a Sega Genesis Model 1 MK-1602 9V or 10V 1.2A power supply no problem. DO NOT use the American NES powersupply since it's AC power instead of DC and it will fry the Super Famicom. The Sega Saturn however uses the Japanese 100V 50/60hz system. I recommend getting a 120V to 100V step down transformer so you can run the Saturn at the correct voltage. People have used the Japanese Saturn on the American 110-120v 60hz system however, by doing so it runs hotter and can go out faster because of the extra voltage. Also being the system is from the mid 1990's I wouldn't chance it with older capacitors and regulators. So I'd just play it safe and get the step down transformer. This is the one I use for my Japanese imports: http://www.amazon.com/VCT-VT-500J-Japanese-Transformer-Converts/dp/B000PC4JL4/ref=pd_sim_e_1 --- End quote --- Where do you plug the system in to? Sorry I'm confused by the two imput areas ? |
| zakurowrath:
--- Quote from: akuma632 on July 29, 2013, 02:55:21 PM --- --- Quote from: zakurowrath on July 29, 2013, 11:30:43 AM ---The Super Famicom from Japan can run on a Sega Genesis Model 1 MK-1602 9V or 10V 1.2A power supply no problem. DO NOT use the American NES powersupply since it's AC power instead of DC and it will fry the Super Famicom. The Sega Saturn however uses the Japanese 100V 50/60hz system. I recommend getting a 120V to 100V step down transformer so you can run the Saturn at the correct voltage. People have used the Japanese Saturn on the American 110-120v 60hz system however, by doing so it runs hotter and can go out faster because of the extra voltage. Also being the system is from the mid 1990's I wouldn't chance it with older capacitors and regulators. So I'd just play it safe and get the step down transformer. This is the one I use for my Japanese imports: http://www.amazon.com/VCT-VT-500J-Japanese-Transformer-Converts/dp/B000PC4JL4/ref=pd_sim_e_1 --- End quote --- Where do you plug the system in to? Sorry I'm confused by the two imput areas ? --- End quote --- The power cord for the system goes in the right 100V Japanese outlet that only has two prongs on that particular transformer. |
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