Physical differences between neo geo cd US vs Japan

glasky73

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Hey all! I am wondering if there is any way to tell on the neo geo cd console itself if it’s the US version vs Japanese.

Mine has a Jk before the serial number. I’ve seen JA for Japan And KA for US but cant seem to find what region the JK is for.

Thanks in advance.
 
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titchgamer

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Not sure about physical differences but do you have any Japanese games for it?
If not you can download one.

If it plays in english its US or Pal.

If it plays in Japanese its Jap.

This does not apply to Japanese only releases though obv.
 

wyo

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You could open the console and check the region jumpers. But if it displays in English and outputs NTSC it's US region, English and PAL is Euro and JP is obviously JP.
 

Hattori Hanzo

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Just look at the original power supply. My Japanese one is a POWCD-J, Input: AC 100V
American power supply Input: 110V
EU: is POWCD-X I think Input: AC 110-240V, EU plug
 

NeoSneth

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One the outside? Not really. The only difference internally is a single jumper afaik.
It shouldn't matter if you get a US or Jp model. They can easily be swapped to either region.
 
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