Famicom Adapter Help

BlitzBlitz
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Recently, I ordered a Nintendo Famicom on amazon. I recently AV modded it because RF's quality is horrible(Also to make it work with my American TV). I was about to set it up but then I thought about the what powers the Famicom and I believe that the Japanese use DC instead of AC so how do I power my famicom.Can I just purchase a AC adapter for the Famicom or will it fry the system? Would I need to purchase something to make the AC into DC? And if anybody knows links to a Famicom DC adapter please put it here.

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  • CheesemeisterCheesemeister
    I've used an AV Famicom (the '93 model) in the US using the Famicom's AC adaptor with no problem. Like you said, it reportedly takes DC, so the NES AC adaptor is likely not an option. I can hook you up with a Famicom AC adaptor and whatever games you're looking for if you'd like. Please see my thread here:

    http://www.nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=6&threadid=135485
  • BlitzBlitz

    Originally posted by: Cheesemeister



    I've used an AV Famicom (the '93 model) in the US using the Famicom's AC adaptor with no problem. Like you said, it reportedly takes DC, so the NES AC adaptor is likely not an option. I can hook you up with a Famicom AC adaptor and whatever games you're looking for if you'd like. Please see my thread here:

    http://www.nintendoage.com/forum/...

    I appericate the offer but will it only work for the second model or will it work with both?




  • Duke.TogoDuke.Togo
    Use a model 1 SEGA Genesis power adapter if you're in the US, works like a charm. Same for both models.
  • BlitzBlitz

    Originally posted by: Duke.Togo



    Use a model 1 SEGA Genesis power adapter if you're in the US, works like a charm. Same for both models.

    Will it affect the system at all?




  • Duke.TogoDuke.Togo
    No. Same input voltage, same polarity, and supplies enough amps.



    I've got a regular Fami, AV Fami, and FDS. They all use the same power supply requirements and have used Model 1 power supplies for years. Never, ever plug in a US NES adapter.
  • GuntzGuntz
    Never ever use an official NES AC adapter. Some 3rd party NES adapters are bad too, as they use AC 9V.



    I too have a Famicom, AV Famicom and FDS. The FDS takes a different size of DC barrel jack but is otherwise the same with amps/voltage/polarity.
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