Famicom AC-Adapter and General Power F.A.Q.

[2A03]

Hey, does anyone know if you need a step down converter whan using a turbo grafx power cord?

The TG-16 power supply isn't meant for 220V so you'll need a voltage converter to use it. However, I would just use something like a Mega Drive power supply since the TG-16 uses the same kind of PSU and you won't have to bother with voltage converters.

[Corn holo]

Hey, does anyone know if you need a step down converter whan using a turbo grafx power cord?

The TG-16 power supply isn't meant for 220V so you'll need a voltage converter to use it. However, I would just use something like a Mega Drive power supply since the TG-16 uses the same kind of PSU and you won't have to bother with voltage converters.

Thanks, I also have a combination adapter that works with the NTSC nes, super nes, and sega genesis. Will I still need a converter? Thanks...

[133MHz]

Those "combination adapters" usually have a 110/220V switch on them.



If yours does, glue the switch in place after setting the correct voltage. They have the horrible tendency of moving on their own, with lots of smoke and fireworks as a result.

Also most of those have horrible build quality. If yours produces hum bars in the picture and buzzing sound, discard it. Do not leave them plugged in unattended because they're a fire hazard.

[Corn holo]

Those "combination adapters" usually have a 110/220V switch on them.



If yours does, glue the switch in place after setting the correct voltage. They have the horrible tendency of moving on their own, with lots of smoke and fireworks as a result.

Also most of those have horrible build quality. If yours produces hum bars in the picture and buzzing sound, discard it. Do not leave them plugged in unattended because they're a fire hazard.

Sorry if I'm being a burden but I was under the impression that the walls here in the US output 120 volts, not 220 volts.  In that case, would I still need a transformer for the tg16 adapter or the combo thing.  Please correct me if I'm wrong, and thanks once again.

[2A03]

Sorry if I'm being a burden but I was under the impression that the walls here in the US output 120 volts, not 220 volts.  In that case, would I still need a transformer for the tg16 adapter or the combo thing.  Please correct me if I'm wrong, and thanks once again.

They do, I was assuming you were in Europe since you asked about a voltage converter. Like I said, a Genesis power supply will work fine for the TG-16 by itself. For the TG-CD you'll need a different power supply.

[Corn holo]

Sorry if I'm being a burden but I was under the impression that the walls here in the US output 120 volts, not 220 volts.  In that case, would I still need a transformer for the tg16 adapter or the combo thing.  Please correct me if I'm wrong, and thanks once again.

They do, I was assuming you were in Europe since you asked about a voltage converter. Like I said, a Genesis power supply will work fine for the TG-16 by itself. For the TG-CD you'll need a different power supply.

oh, wait, wow. herp derp.  Okay, huge misunderstanding on my part.  I was asking if you could use those adapters on a famicom.  wow, sorry


Additionally, I found this adapter in my house, wondering if it will work on a famicom.  It reads as follows.

MODEL: YS - 1015-U12
INPUT: 100~120V~
           60Hz,0.45A
OUTPUT: + 12VDC/1.25A


once again, again thanks

[2A03]

Additionally, I found this adapter in my house, wondering if it will work on a famicom.  It reads as follows.

MODEL: YS - 1015-U12
INPUT: 100~120V~
           60Hz,0.45A
OUTPUT: + 12VDC/1.25A


once again, again thanks

What's the polarity? If it's tip positive it won't work.

[smeghead]

Hey, guys, i don't know where to ask this.
I want to have Sega controller on my famiclone (Terminator), but it have 9 pin connector instead 15 pin.
So, if I find chords with 15 pin connectors , is it possible to replace 9 pin Sega with 15 pin connector?
thanks guys, this forum is awsome.

[2A03]

Hey, guys, i don't know where to ask this.
I want to have Sega controller on my famiclone (Terminator), but it have 9 pin connector instead 15 pin.
So, if I find chords with 15 pin connectors , is it possible to replace 9 pin Sega with 15 pin connector?
thanks guys, this forum is awsome.

The pinouts between the Genesis and most Famiclones are completely different so that won't work.

[Terpor]

I just won a Twin Famicom  audction, and it doesn't came with a power supply that works on a EU power socket. So now i need to find a cheap power supply for it.

So any idea where i can buy one and the pins have to look like this

[fredJ]

I have it... PM me.  I need to go to bed now.

[smeghead]

Hey, guys, i don't know where to ask this.
I want to have Sega controller on my famiclone (Terminator), but it have 9 pin connector instead 15 pin.
So, if I find chords with 15 pin connectors , is it possible to replace 9 pin Sega with 15 pin connector?
thanks guys, this forum is awsome.

The pinouts between the Genesis and most Famiclones are completely different so that won't work.

How about Sega style controller (it's  written Dendy  on it) , it's 9 pin and works on my 'Polystation'..
i thought about solidering 15 pin chord on the circuit board of 9 pin controller (someone on fcworld forum said that it's possible)
Post Merge: May 15, 2012, 04:39:29 pm
I mean 'fake' Sega controller
it looks like this one

[Yelir]

I have an AV Famicom that appears to have been bundled with the wrong power supply, and seemed to have shorted something. Is there a way to fix there, or does it boil down to live and learn, and purchase a new system? 

[fredJ]

Are you sure it doesn't work? You need to get the correct power supply. Notice the polarity is different from most other consoles.

[80sFREAK]

I have an AV Famicom that appears to have been bundled with the wrong power supply, and seemed to have shorted something. Is there a way to fix there, or does it boil down to live and learn, and purchase a new system? 

Hard to tell, you have to refurbish voltage regulator first.