JPN systems to US, voltage difference need compensation?

aria

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Hey Guys,

Over in Japan I bought a Sharp Twin Famicom (basically a hybrid Famicom cart/disk system). I know the Japanese use 100v which doesn't mess with US appliances plugged in there (because they run on a higher 120v), but what about the reverse? I dont' want to accidently fry this thing when I turn it on. The AC adaptor says 100v, do I need a voltage convertor or something similar?
 
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It shouln't be aproblem...

Isn't US more like 110 Volts?

Seems like the most you would do is fuck up the PSU....

Can you just use a different PSU? That should fix everything.
 
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Yeah, if you find a US Ac adaptor with the same specs go for it!

I don't know what langouge the Twin is on, but it should have an acceptable input range on it. Most Jp AC adaptors are designed to accept 100-120 volts.
 
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US and JP voltages are pretty much classed the same 100v-120v within that range. Even the power point plugs are the same.

I'm fairly confident you won't have any problems with your Famicom running on local power.
 
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Shouldn't be a problem, from what I understand. Having the voltage dead on isn't absolutely critical in either situation.
 
aria

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I tried it and things worked fine.

Thanks everyone.
 
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