Hello,
what would you recommend as the new Famicom console I should look?
a new one HD output that maybe can play famicom and NES games? and which one?
or a classic AV one?
thanks for your help
I would always recommend the New AV Famicom - just make sure to use a step down converter if you're using 240 volts for example.
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Isn't using a 220/240 V adapter a better option ?
Quote from: pirate on May 05, 2018, 06:38:57 pm
Isn't using a 220/240 V adapter a better option ?
Yes, it is better ;)
I'm not sure exactly what you're saying but I'm in England where we use 240 volts, and if you run that through Japanese electronics it is likely to cause a lot of damage in most cases. I don't think it makes much difference in America where it's 110V and in Japan it's 100V or vice versa right? My step down converter takes 240V and makes it 110V or 100V, I forget which but it has only JP plugs so I know it's correct. To be honest this is only a worry if you're in UK/HK generally, but as I recommended the machine I wanted to mention it! :)
They are talking about alternate AC adapter that accepts 220V/240V and outputs 9V and yes this solution is way more convenient if you are located in EU
Ahh, I had a small adaptor once that I think did that but it cut out - since then I took no chances and just bought one big fat step down that sits in the gaming room.
Most Famicoms I've tried, the AC adapter that came with it had already gone bad long ago so in many cases you have no choice but to get a third-party one. As long as it has the right specs and is not cheaply built it is probably better than an original Famicom AC adapter due to the age of those.
Also, bad AC adapter is one of the most common problems in the Technical & Repair Assistance forum section.
Step-down converters are still useful for newer systems though.