Product Review

he Japanese power adaptor has the following specs: AC-Adaptor MODEL HVC-002 AC100V 50/60Hz 18VA DC10V 850mA + -- C--- - The Japanese Famicom power adaptor is equipped with the same prongs, and nearly the same input voltage (AC 100V) as AC adaptors used in the United States and Canada. The proper output voltage is DC 10V, 850mA. Never use an NES AC adaptor with your Famicom. Most adaptors transform the electricity from AC to DC. The NES adaptor takes the input voltage down but still puts out AC, which is potentially harmful to your Famicom. To prevent from overheating and damaging your Famicom, it's highly recommended that you use a step-down converter. Japanese electrical outlets output 100V, which is what the Famicom power adaptor is made to input. United States and Canadian electrical outlets output 120V. Step-down converters that will convert the electrical outlet output to 100V are available online and in stores.