barton
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Post by barton on Sept 22, 2015 9:12:59 GMT
I took the plunge and ordered a JPN saturn. Very exciting. I've read through many many threads but something I couldn't find an answer to was the voltage.
Japanese saturn console states 100v on the back, but the UK step down transformer state they go to 110-120. This is based on the Mercury brand previously recommended.
Is this difference in voltage ok?
For example, this model has been recommended
http:/pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=351510097606&alt=web
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Post by caseh on Sept 22, 2015 11:14:41 GMT
That should be fine mate, I have the same step-down knocking about and popped a multi-meter in to test and it outputs a steady 119v. Japanese electronics should be fine within 100v-120v, i'm no expert so not sure how much higher that tolerance would go to.
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Post by barton on Sept 26, 2015 12:40:59 GMT
After further research, I suspect my standard eBay 110-120 v step down should be adequate... I'll find out this weekend!
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Post by zyrobs on Sept 26, 2015 14:25:45 GMT
I'm using Japanese consoles with a 120v stepdown and there aren't any problems.
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Post by mick_aka on Sept 26, 2015 14:54:47 GMT
I'm using Japanese consoles with a 120v stepdown and there aren't any problems. Yep, same here. |
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Post by barton on Sept 27, 2015 8:17:13 GMT
Thank you guys
I'm hoping to test out the Japanese model later today.
Have panzer dragoon and virtua fighter 2. Both great and affordable JPN games.
I'll post up a photo of the set up
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