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L4byr1nth

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Yay!

So I just won a Jap AES on eGay. Boxed, with official SNK Memory Card and two games;
Fatal Fury Special, and Samurai Spirits (Shodown :P).

Couple of things though;

1./ It's an unmodded Japanese console playing Japanese games - I assume it's not going to display the text in English? :lolz:

What's the easiest way to make this happen? The UniBIOS mod?

2./ It is also a 'low' serial number, or that's what the auction says.

I assume this means it outputs true RGB?

What exactly constitutes a 'low' serial number - I.E. When was the cutoff point where the AES stopped being true RGB?

Cheers!

Ben.
 
Xian Xi

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1. Yes Unibios or swap the bios for a US or Euro one.
2. All AES systems output RGB, the lower serial just had a higher output making it look more vibrant.

The low serial isn't an exact thing since we have seen some consoles with what was a low serial but had a 2nd gen board in it. Any AES with a 1st gen board would be considered a "low" serial no matter what the actual serial is.
 
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Thanks for the input guys!

I'm sending it away to have it properly modded at Console Passion. They're going to fit a UniBIOS, a lighted Power/Reset button, a 50Hz - 60Hz switch, and if it's not a 1st Gen board, do a mod to get true RGB.

I can't wait to get it! It will nicely complement my NGPC collection, and my CMVS.

Ben.
 
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Sorry for the double post.

I forgot to say - I'll be needing a stepdown transformer suitable for converting the Japanese console to UK voltages.

Anyone got any suggestions or reccommendations in that area?

Cheers!

Ben.
 
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Thanks man!

Bit worried - sent the seller a message at the same time as paying for the item (about 7PM). It's now 2AM and I've heard nothing...

I'll get that stepdown, though.

Ben.
 
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L4byr1nth said:
Sorry for the double post.

I forgot to say - I'll be needing a stepdown transformer suitable for converting the Japanese console to UK voltages.

Anyone got any suggestions or reccommendations in that area?

Cheers!

Ben.
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Don't use a stepdown transformer. Buy a proper UK AC adapter that outputs a suitable voltage, wattage and polarity for the Neo.
 
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Can you say that again in n00b-speak, please? :D

Do you mean, buy the UK version PSU?

Is it a straight fit into the Jap AES?

Ben.
 
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Devices that use an AC adapter run on DC in the end anyway. Get a proper UK power supply that outputs the DC you need. Getting a step down for a Japanese AC adapter just adds another step in the process, and is a waste of money and electricity.

Maybe a UK Neo power supply will work. Find out if your system needs the 5v or the 12v, but I believe the Japanese ones use a 5v AC adapter.

Look at this thread:
http://www.neo-geo.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2835841
 
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Hey guys!

Sorry for the double post, but I received my Neo Geo AES today through the post.

It's mint, and so are the games!

The console has this on the bottom (excuse the shorthand - I only wrote down the important numbers);

"NEO - O
8W
PRO-POW 3 AC
90A 149591"

Whereas the PSU has on it;

"DC 10V - 1000mA"

Anything significant there? I thought it was odd the serial number was so high, given the auction was for a 'low serial' AES... <_<

Ben.
 
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Hmmm, I'll have to check my AES but I think you require the same power source as I use.

Mine was a Jap console that said ProPow3 on the bottom. I've now got Unibios 3 in it and it's awesome.

As for power supplies I'm using a multi voltage adapter from Argos at the moment. It might not be "cool" but it works great for me. Plus it's a lot cheaper than finding an official UK supply.
 
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Thanks man!

I'm looking at running the Super MVS Convertor II on it, along with some choice MVS carts.

Ben.
 
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L4byr1nth said:
Thanks man!

I'm looking at running the Super MVS Convertor II on it, along with some choice MVS carts.

Ben.
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If you plan to run a SMVS Convert 2 on that AES you will need a stronger PSU.

Something at least 1.5amps on a +10v, preferably 2 amps.
 
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hi there, congrats on your new AES!!
interestingly enough, i myself just got
a JPN AES, and two games;
MAGICIAN LORD and a JPN version SAMURAI SPIRITS 1.
i also have NAM 1975 in the way, and after that,
SENGOKU,
THE SUPER SPY, and
NINJA COMBAT.
i also have a fellow here on this site
whose going to sell me JPN copies of
WORLD HEROES 1 and FATAL FURY 2.

further, like you, i wish to get a UNIBIOS installed.
i'm scouting around for the best modder to do it,
with the least distance shipping from OREGON...
 
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francovel3

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james at chaoticjellygames also modds the system in the uk aswell plus i dont think your system has the best rgb with that serial number but will be sorted out anyway when you get it modded, i just had my second system back from him with full modds and is great
 
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