I made a mistake plugged n64 100V to 220V

Hello to all,

I made a really big mistake although I know it. I suddenly forgot and plugged my nintendo 64 ntsc-j 100V to a 220 plug.
Result is smoke and after 10 seconds, dead.

I just want to know if also my console is dead or not? Or only adapter is dead?
If only adapter, I will buy one through ebay...

I am really upset..

 

I'm not sure about JAP consoles, but I have an NTSC-U console that runs fine with a PAL power supply.

 

I use a PAL PSU for Japanese N64 also.

 

The OP just said he foolishly plugged in a Japenese N64 with stock PSU into a European outlet. I just hope he finds a EU power supply, and it's just the JP PSU that's busted.

 

So you mean only PSU is dead. Are you sure about it? Cause I do not want to pay if console is also dead...

 

The power suppy is fused, so just buy a new one.

 

Ok thank you very much

 

N64 uses a ceramic fuse on the high side of the PSU

The Low side is identical (as far as out puts go) on all models.

 

What do you mean by high side of PSU?

Can PSU be fixed?

 

high side - on input voltage
low side - on output voltage

can it be fixed? depends if it was just the fuse.

 

fuse should be rated at 120v @ about 5amps (?)

Run 240V through it, it will blow like it is meant to, saving the psu

 

When I read "smoke", I think "CAPACITOR". Is it possible that the fuse of the N64 psu did resist ?
My poor 230V rated SEGA Saturn died on 380V (!!!) once. The cloud of gray smoke that invaded the room was the most HORRIFIC thing I even seen, and the impacted capacitor looked like burnt chewing gum after that.

 

It might be fixable if the PCB isn't toasted, hopefully the components closest to the AC outlet died and saved the rest.

Worst case is that you have to buy a new PSU which, for now, are plentiful.

 

Are European outlets 2 pin? I didn't realize a US/JAP power supply fit into a European outlet.

 

Depending on where you are (not just in Europe, but other 220V territories too), there might be adaptors and power strips that allow 2-tong plugs to be connected to.

 

I've seen people bend two prong plugs to in Aussie power points some have even broken the housings to get them to fit but then look shocked when it explodes in their face because of a 250v short.. Haha

 

Just checked images of Australian power sockets, I knew they were angled but they remind me of Ghost face from the scream films.

 

At least the Australian plug gives you some warning that this might be a bad idea - the standard socket in mainland China will accept multiple types of plugs, including the US/Japanese style 2-pole flat pin ones. Since the Chinese electrical system is 220V, this often has predictably bad results. It also takes European style 2 round pin plugs and something that's almost identical to the Australian 3-pin one, but since they are 220/230V anyway this is unlikely to do any harm.