Power Adaptors / Famicom Power Supply

[MS-DOS4]

I guess I'll just have to go with this...

http://cgi.ebay.com/Universal-AC-POWER-ADAPTER-Cord-Genesis-NES-SNES-NEW_W0QQitemZ390000815728QQcmdZViewItemQQptZVideo_Games_Accessories?hash=item5acddc2e70&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14#ht_1484wt_941

Famicom AC adaptors are hard to find these days by the looks of it.

[usaguate]

What's up guys. I have a question for those of you who have a Japanese Famicom, may be you can help. I just bought this Famicom or Family computer console with it original box and manual, AV cables. The Famicom has RF output and video/audio output as well. The system is like new, it has not lost its original color and all the outputs i describe above look very good, still with its chrome-round outputs. The only thing that the system did not include was the AC adapter. This Famicom was made in Taiwan, distributed in Japan. The system has the "VIDEO GAME" sticker in the front instead of the "FAMILY COMPUTER" logo. The system is just like the Japanese Famicom, red and white, the controller or joysticks have turbo buttons. I want to see if someone out there knows if i can use My Orifinal Famicom adapter with this Famicom from Taiwan. THe instruction manual is all in japanese and I understand nothing about it. Thanks guys.

[ericj]

It's most likely a famiclone, not a real Famicom. I have one with a similar sticker/name on the front, but it's not authentic Nintendo hardware. Red & White Famicom's were never made with AV outputs, just RF. They likewise weren't made with turbo buttons on the controllers.

You'll probably be fine with a 10V, 850mA, center negative ac adapter, the same specs as the original Nintendo adapter.

[usaguate]

Yeah. Thanks for responding. I've seen some Famiclones grey and white with AV and RF outputs, with the "Family Video Game" sticker. All made in Taiwan.

[Marlon]

Does The Disk System need a watt conveter or something or can i just plug it in?

[Marlon]

if it is a famicom ac adapter is it okay to use in a 110-120 country im in north america

[133MHz]

No problem if you're in the US. Go ahead and plug it in.

[rogueofmv]

So I bought a Famicom Disk System recently, but the seller sent the wrong AC adapter with it (needs an HVC-025; they sent an HVC-002).

The two adapters have different power outputs. I'm relatively certain this will spell disaster if I try to use the HVC-002 with my FDS, so are there any common alternatives to the HVC-025 that match the FDS? I'd rather not pay for 6 C batteries... 

[ericj]

It should work fine. I use my Famicom adapter all the time with my standalone FDS.

[133MHz]

The adapters are the same voltage and polarity wise. The only difference is the diameter of the barrel plug.

[Jedi Master Baiter]

Will a Genesisi AC adaptor be fine to use on an NES?

I read the specs & everything is the same except that the NES has 1.3A & the Genesis has 1.2A.

Also, one of the Genesis adaptors is 17W and the other is double that.  Does that make a difference?

[133MHz]

A Genesis Model 1 adapter works perfectly on a NES or Famicom. Don't worry about the minute differences, as long as the voltage and polarity are the same and the current ratings are close enough you should be fine.

[hiro]

Hi guys,

I want to use an AV famicom in the US.  I could buy a HVC-002

Input: AC100V 50/60Hz
Output: DC10V 850mA   + ----C----  -

or i was looking at the SNES AC adapter, SNS-002

Input: AC120V 60Hz  
Output: DC10V 850mA   + ----C---- -

anyone know if there are any problems with using the SNES AC adapter?
it looks like the output looks fine... not sure if the pin size is the same though

***Update***

HVC-002:  Plug Outer Diameter 5.5mm / Inner Diameter 2.1mm

SNS-002:  Plug O.D. 7.5mm / I.D. 4.5mm,  with a pin 1mm

[b1aCkDeA7h]

The SNES's actual plug is physically too large but you are correct in saying that it has the perfect voltage and amperage ratings.

What I did was get an old aftermarket SNES AC Adapter from Radio Shack. It worked but because the adapter plug is at a right angle, I had to prop up my AV Famicom on some books until I got a FDS.

[RR1980]

I usually just use my PC Engine Super Grafx adapter with my AV Fami. The plug is the right size too! I heard the Genesis adapter also works?