Tryin to play a Super famicom in Australia?

So I recently picked up a Super Famicom off ebay and I already know my two choices are either a stepdown converter or apparently a megadrive 1 AC adaptor.

Now I'm probably gonna take the AC adaptor option but I just wanna know what adaptor I need specifically?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SEGA-CD-...aptor-Pack-Mega-Drive-1-Console-/180927493715

Is this good enough?

I have an AS /10487
Model 3025-03
input: 250v 50hz 15w
Output 9VDC 1A
+ C -

but I think that's a gamegear adaptor and doesn't work. So can anyone help me out here?

thanks

 

Step down converters are over-rated (ha!)... you are correct as far as I can tell.
The Game Gear power adapters should be centre negative (unless you've got a yellow tipped power adapter type - then it is centre positive).

Edit: I've bought their power adapters before, they seem to work well, I was lucky to get some reversible polarities too! Handy for other projects!

Edit edit: Game Gear power adapter might not have enough juice? 0.85A? - Wrong! Super Famicom is 0.85A it turns out!

Edit edit edit: I cannot read anything properly today... apologies!

I'm out of my league when it comes to SNES units, thinking of picking one up though... as well as some PCE...

But to try and answer your question, yes that power adapter should work. I am not sure of the tip type the Super Famicom used though.

 

As a general rule expect any Game Gear from North/South America will be center positive, rest of the world center negative.

Super Famicom is center negative. Both it and Virtual Boy used the Famicom power adapter.

 

Thanks Lum!
I think I've got one positive centre one that made me a little confused when I picked up a few to recap.
Then I realised there were quite a few different board revisions!

 

I might have to invest in one myself, I have a Snes Jr. and don't want spend money on stepdown converters

 

I'd love to see a legit positive center non-US game gear or negative center US game gear. Quite the anomalies.
Ultra common original US version is instantly recognizable. Rear sticker mentions 2103 power adapter and the FCC.

Snes Jr. has the weird US plug.

 

I'm an Australian with a Super Famicom, I use a step-down converter (technically, it's 240v to 110v, but the extra 10v doesn't hurt the console). I prefer to do this over finding a compatible 240v AC adapter because I like to use the original AC adapter.

 

You mean the extra 10V doesn't hurt the step down transformer! :smile-new:
Something, something 10% range? Where'd I see that...
I personally avoid step down transformers where I can as they are quite bulky.
Well, just think Mega Drive, 32X and Mega-CD... I'd need to have a well spaced out strip board!
I guess it all comes down to personal preference in the end! :smile-new:

 

i have a lot of out-of-region consoles and i use the step down transformer only for my snes mini as it uses that different jack. my third party chargers are light and durable. and they don't heat the room or explode without a warning like my sega mega drive 2 charger.

 

Polarity doesnt matter for the snes, it has a rectifier in it.

I am not sure about the Super Famicom - Id imagine it would be the same (I know it is for the US and PAL Snes).

 

Explode?!?!? More information required! :dejection:

Edit: Deleted! Polarity does matter? Who knows! Don't risk it kids!

 

I have edited the above, as I am not 100% sure if the Super Famicom is the same - as I have not looked personally, I dont want you blowing up a console!

Edit:

Apparently from some googling of motherboards - the Super Famicom DOESNT have a recitifer, just a diode. So you would get half the power from the PSU (or it will blow the fuse, depending on how the circuit is using it). Shouldnt kill anything and would probably power it, but its far from ideal.

 

I have the wierd US plug and a dead Jr. adapter :/ (don't ask heh)

 

my sega mega drive 2 charger exploded. i played the console about an hour and turned the console off. the charger was plugged to electricity but the console was turned off.

i then went to sleep. in the morning there was a burning smell around, i thought my wife had burnt the meal , she was trying to explain she didn't when the charger exploded. luckily there wasn't a fire and the console wasn't harmed but i really think new chargers are safer than these 20 year old chargers.

 

O_O;;;

Geez! I guess some of them have probably had their time...!
Although I've seen some pretty dodgy third party ones in the past...
Either way, glad neither of you were harmed by exploding Mega Drive adapter!

 

The step-down transformer is fine, it's made to take 240v. But it puts out 110v, while Japanese consoles are suppose to take 100v.

Step-down transformers aren't that bulky, I have a little 2 plug one I just hide behind my TV cabinet. I have that connected to a 8 port American-style power board, the cool thing about it is that 6 of the plugs are properly spaced to allow for bulky AC adapters, great for retro consoles! I have no idea why American consoles don't put the PSU in the middle of the cable like our Australian AC adapters though.

 

Ohhh I was talking about drain on the step down from the power adapter, wait did the Australian SNES use a power brick with leads on either side rather than a wall-wart?
I had no idea! And I do completely agree that it's the way to go. I have so many figure 8 cables... :congratulatory:

100 / 110 is all within range. I mean ever our 230V here has a range of something like 216V to 253V?
I checked mine this evening and it's purring along at 245V without load. It's all gravy though in the grand scheme of things! :smile-new:
Quite an interesting read for those looking for more information on Australian voltage standards LOL!

 

I suppose location plays more of a part than I considered. For us, power adapters with frequently used ratings are thrift shop material.
Often waste of postage to import those who need transformers in the first place.

 

Man, do you guys know your stuff...

The right way: get a transformer and use the sfc's power supply. This is pricey.
The cheap way. Get this: http://dx.com/p/ac-to-dc-12v-1a-power-adaptor-with-5-4mm-dc-plug-au-type-110-240v-15992
cut the cord, solder it in reverse to how it was, and there you have it. a 5 minute job and costs you only 4,3$

Plugging it in how it is, won't ruin your sfc if you leave it on for a short while, but the console won't start.

 

Those power supplies are TERRIBLE.

I have personally had 3 of them go up in smoke.