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Post by mancity on Sept 23, 2011 7:43:53 GMT
Hi guys, Now that im only going to collect Japanese Saturn games, I think I might consider getting a Japanese model console. Iv'e heard that you cannot simply plug one in or it will break instantly and that you need some kind of step-down converter? Can somebody please explain what needs to be done? I think I would honestly cry if I bought one and it broke because I killed it  |
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Post by MattBlah on Sept 23, 2011 7:57:06 GMT
It is nice and easy mate. All you need is a step down power converter. Most auctions on ebay for a Japanese Saturn will come with one anyway, if not they can be bought on ebay for around 6 pounds or go to your local Maplin, thats where mine is from.
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Post by grobda on Sept 23, 2011 7:59:29 GMT
uk mains voltage is 230v, japan is 100v, so you need a step down transformer. a more elegant solution would be to buy a uk saturn and swap the psu boards but i don't know if this is possible.
my saturn was region modded when i bought it, thats one alternative, the other is a multi-region bios.
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Post by mancity on Sept 23, 2011 8:05:47 GMT
Cheers guys  Really appreciate it. |
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Post by mancity on Sept 23, 2011 8:17:27 GMT
Worth asking - Dont suppose anyone has a Japanese console they are willing to sell/ trade me?
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Post by NeoGeoNinja on Sept 23, 2011 21:39:45 GMT
Worth asking - Dont suppose anyone has a Japanese console they are willing to sell/ trade me? I think you've already sold your Shinobi X now? And your Guardian Heroes?? I think???...  |
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Post by mancity on Sept 26, 2011 11:21:31 GMT
Hi mate,
Just noticed this reply. Sorry, yes ive sold both of these mate.
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Post by mancity on Sept 26, 2011 11:22:41 GMT
Just to confirm on this one guys... All I need to do is plug the saturn power cord into a stepdown converter (which looks like a small brick) ans thats ALL?
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Post by prabmire on Sept 26, 2011 11:42:01 GMT
yes mate thats exactly it  |
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