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GamerGeorge
19-07-2008, 18:59
I recently purchased a Japanese Sega Saturn off eBay, but I wasn't aware that the voltage in Japan was different than the voltage in the U.S. (where I live). In order to remedy this issue, what would I need?
Thanks in advance.
I heard the extra 10 volts in the US mains supply wont harm japanese consoles but I'm from the UK so I can't be sure of that.:)
GamerGeorge
19-07-2008, 19:20
I hope you're right, but it's better safe than sorry, heh. Thanks anyway.
Mr. Domino
19-07-2008, 21:37
It is essentially harmless -- none of my Japanese consoles have experienced any harm being directly plugged into a US outlet at least. Those voltage settings are typically approximations anyhow as current does fluctuate. Still, if you're concerned, there are devices you can purchase to lower the power received to Japanese standards.
p_nut_uk
20-07-2008, 09:57
Howdy George, what you ideally need is what is called a stepdown converter that converts the 110v~120v from your socket into friendly 100v for the Saturn. If you can find out how many watts the Saturn uses that would help, if you have the info an electrical retailer should be able to find one that's right for you, here's a site that I found that sells them.
http://www.samstores.com/Store.asp?CtgID=359
GamerGeorge
20-07-2008, 13:50
Thanks for the help guys. :)
Dr Shaneman
20-07-2008, 18:19
It's worse in the UK apparently as it can fry the console.
Tails_1986
20-07-2008, 18:35
It's worse in the UK apparently as it can fry the console.
In Europe electrical corrent has 220V, which is a big difference to the american (110V) and japanese (120V?) corrents so the console would suffer a big shock:biggrin:.
Dr Shaneman
20-07-2008, 18:42
In Europe electrical corrent has 220V, which is a big difference to the american (110V) and japanese (120V?) corrents so the console would suffer a big shock:biggrin:.
I only got one Japanese console and it's a PS2 so I've not had much experience with all this.
Tails_1986
20-07-2008, 18:47
I only got one Japanese console and it's a PS2 so I've not had much experience with all this.
Electrical devices shouldn't be used outside their region without a converter. The major problem is when you bring the devices to Europe since we use a much higher voltage than other regions which is enough to badly damage the system.
PS- Have you gotten NiGHTS remake on PS2?
Dr Shaneman
20-07-2008, 18:49
Electrical devices shouldn't be used outside their region without a converter. The major problem is when you bring the devices to Europe since we use a much higher voltage than other regions which is enough to badly damage the system.
PS- Have you gotten NiGHTS remake on PS2?
Nope, not yet. I plan to at some point to see what it's like though.
Extaticus
21-07-2008, 20:31
NiGHTS remake on the PS2? Hmmmmm... Damned PS2, I just had to get a GameCube, didn't I?
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