Imported Consoles and Games

[Anonymous No.1199512]

/vr/, I need your assistance.

I'm retarded when it comes to understanding electrical things.

I just bought a Famicom and I got all the cables that I needed for it, including a power adapter made by Hori. However, I don't want to shell out 40 bucks on a transformer for it. I do have a universal ac adaptor that I use for my NES/Genesis model 1.

Input: 120 V, 60 Hz, 7W
Output: Currently set to 9V DC
Current: 300 mA Max
Negative Polarity

Would this be okay to use on the Famicom that has:

Input: 100VAC 50-60Hz
Output: 10VDC 850mA
Polarity: Center Pin Negative

Also, I'm having a hard time thinking of Fami games to get. Any one got any suggestions?

[Anonymous No.1199535]

I think it'd be safe to try but I wouldn't expect it to work because of the current requirement.

[Anonymous No.1199538]

>>1199512
>Current: 300 mA Max
Don't use this for NES or any other console, that current rating is too low. It will probably work but the adapter will likely get very hot and possibly burn up eventually or start a small electrical fire. Also it may cause strange issues with the console.

Just go find one that is:
9V to 11V @ 850mA, and is DC with a negative center pin

[Anonymous No.1199546]

>>1199538
>9V to 11V @ 850mA
Also, if you find an adapter that is 9V but the current rating is higher than 850mA that's okay you can use that too. Anything that is greater is okay just don't go under.

[Anonymous No.1199568]

A genuine sega genesis model 1 adapter would be ideal, that is what most people use for Famicoms and is why they are getting harder to find.

[Anonymous No.1199597]

>>1199538
Thank you so much.

Its strange cuz I got this adapter with the NES I bought, but luckily I have another adapter that would work with the NES just fine. Thanks for the heads up though.

http://www.amazon.com/VCT-VX-79NP-Multi-Purpose-Converter-Selection1-5/dp/B0014JUGTQ/ref=pd_sim_e_3

How about this guy? I feel like that's the closest I can get. 1000 mA. 110 volts, 50/60 Hz has the multiple tips including the Famicom/NES one, interchangable polarity.

>>1199568
Yeah, I read about that....and they are pretty pricey too. Probably because of the availability.

[Anonymous No.1199602]

I use my turbo grafx 16 power cable for NES,Genesis model 1, and TG16 of course. Its rated at 10.5V 730mA and the genesis adapeter is 9v running at 1.2A. Its going to be fine running the TG 16 power brick right? Its putting less current through it might just run a bit warmer because the volatage? or should I stop doing that because I could fuck something up? I can't remember any of this electrical shit, voltage produces the heat though isn't it?

[Anonymous No.1199608]

>>1199597
that one will work fine as long as one of those heads fits in the hole and you get the polarity correct, just set the voltage to 9V

[Anonymous No.1199626]

>>1199597
>1000mA

lol

[Anonymous No.1199632]

>>1199597
hah actually it looks like that one has issues, look for one similar to that though

[Anonymous No.1199680]

>>1199632
Yeah, just saw that.

http://www.amazon.com/Velleman-Compact-Universal-Adapter-Supply/dp/B00068U44I/ref=pd_sim_sbs_e_1

This one?

[Anonymous No.1199682]

>>1199626
I just noticed that. 1A

>lel

[Anonymous No.1199687]

I'm gonna ask in this thread, since when I made a thread a while back I didn't get much of a straight answer.

What kind of AC adapter do I need for a Japanese Game Gear? It uses a larger plug, so the one you would use for a US one doesn't fit. I've been searching on Google, but it's damn near impossible to find anything.

I'm pretty sure it uses the same adapter as some other Sega systems, but I'm not exactly sure what. Possibly the Master System, but I don't know.

[Anonymous No.1199689]

Should I just buy a transformer instead since I'm planning on buying more imported consoles? That way I will just spend money on one device that can be used for all consoles?

[Anonymous No.1199692]

>>1199689
You could do that too but a step up/down transformer is a bit more expensive

[Anonymous No.1199693]

>>1199687
you need to provide it with 9 volts at least because thats what 6 AAs provide, the game gear adapter for US systems is 10 volts at 0.85 A so just find something that fits that can provide that output

[Anonymous No.1199697]

>>1199680
that one seems to be better, no reports of burnt electronics at least

[Anonymous No.1199701]

>>1199697
actually I take that back there's a few, looks like it's mostly positive reviews though

[Anonymous No.1199702]

Going with pic-related, I've been wanting to get these systems so my little figures can play vidya with me.

[Anonymous No.1199705]

>>1199692
ah, you're right.

I think I might go with this one >>1199680

[Anonymous No.1199740]

If you plug an AC adapter with greatly insufgicient amperage into a video game system, if it works at all you'll get heinous rolling black bars and buzzing audio.

I recently found out that the Linksys WRT routers I use came with power supplies that are inadequate, especially for custom firmware so my cast off Linksys power supplies are being repurposed as dedicated power supplies for my Famiclones.

They have nicely sized tips and are 12v 850mA which is just about perfect for amply powering solid state (non-CD) retro consoles. The only problem is their positive tip polarity, which I fix just by cutting their wires and splicing them back together in reverse. They have twin wires not double so it's super easy.

[Anonymous No.1199747]

>>1199702
> I've been wanting to get these systems so my little figures can play vidya with me
Why is this idea so damn adorable to me?

[Anonymous No.1199993]

>>1199689
I would. There's a 500W step-down on Amazon for $35 that would take care of any console you get. Just get a cheater plug for the power strip. Better than messing around with aftermarket power supplies.

That said, I've run my 100V consoles and arcade cabinets on 120V for years without any issues. YMMV of course...

[Anonymous No.1200015]

>>1199993
For the NES the ac adapter is a 10:1 step down, if you give it ~120V it will come out as ~12V which the voltage regulator can handle. Famicom world recommends keeping it under 12V for the NES/Famicom though

[Anonymous No.1200024]

>>1199512
>200 Yen

That wasn't for the entire fucking console, was it? Was their economy that much different?

[Anonymous No.1200048]

>>1200015
To be fair, I have an NES and not a Famicom.

A Kill-A-Watt or the like would be a good idea. You can measure both the voltage from the wall and the draw of what you plug into it. Good things to know when sizing up transformers. I'm getting 118V right now but this summer it would drop well below 110V.

[Anonymous No.1200331]

>>1199702
Dammit, where can I buy them?

[Anonymous No.1201412]

>>1199512
It's so annoying how expensive transformers are in the states. I never used one for Japanese equipment on US mains though. Everything I've seen is 50/60hz and the voltage is so close it doesn't make a difference.

Far better to invest in a dc adapter with various voltages and connectors as it will work for many devices. Just make sure it has the connectors and voltages you need as well as apms to match the highest value one you intend to replace it with.

[Anonymous No.1201514]

Lord, people. You don't need to get stepdown converters. Just find out what the console needs in terms of DC voltage, amperage, and polarity, and use an existing supply that meets those, and can exceed the current draw requirements.

I use a US Genesis 1 AC adapter for my Japanese Neo Geo AES system. Anything that wants 10V will eat 9V no problem.

[Anonymous No.1201761]

>>1201514
>Anything that wants 10V will eat 9V no problem.
He's not looking to feed the device he's looking to get it to work. There's no guarantee that a device that says it needs 10 volts will work with 9 volts. I've seen plenty of devices that say they need 9.5 and won't run properly or at all with 9.