marurun wrote:But does anyone still provide the chips any longer? I can't help but wonder if that ship has sailed.
Holy crap, I didn't even notice that SegaStyle is not even listing it anymore.
I just emailed ConsoleGoods for 3 of the V3 Universals. Hopefully, it's still available from the creator of these boards.
It would really suck if these aren't available anymore as it's not too expensive at >$40, and is a breeze to install on the majority of Saturns out there which doesn't require any soldering to the Saturn itself. This is really close to a plug-and-play solution for backups.
alienjesus wrote:Reprise wrote:If I was to buy a chipped region modded (and 60hz/50hz switch moded) Japanese Saturn, does anyone what I would need to get it to work in the UK?
I know I'd need a 230V-110V voltage converter thing? Are they expensive? Would I still need a Japanese-UK plug converter or just the voltage converter?
Anyone from the UK ever had (or still have) a Japanese system and know what you need to make sure it works in the UK?
Thanks.
If you want to use the Japanese plug you'll need a step down converter. It's possible to get one which will have the right pin input and output (ie. Japanese 2 pin to British 3 pin plug sockets).
You could also attempt to match the plug specs. I'm no expert on this, but if you can find a plug that fits the Saturn, accepts a 230V input and outputs the same voltage, current, polarity and amperage as the Japanese plug, it should work fine. This is how I plug in both my Virtual Boy and my PC Engine Duo R.
It's REALLY important you match the specs though. I don't know if you have some leeway on the amperage, but I'd try to stick as close as possible anyway.
Your Japanese plug should say something like:
Input: 110V AC, 60Hz, 15W
Output: 10V DC, 800mA
It will also have a polarity symbol like this:
Your 'Input' on the UK plug should match the UK power supply (so 230V). If you're buying from a UK seller you won't have to worry here. The output is what goes into the console.
Voltage and amperage is easy to match. Make sure if your original plug says DC that you use a plug that says DC too, and the same for AC. You'll probably blow your console otherwise.
Make sure the polarity symbol matches exactly too.
If you want to keep it simple, you can order from here:
http://en.retrogamesupply.com/. It comes from France and takes a week or two to arrive. The plugs feel a little short and cheap too, but it takes out the difficulty of finding your own!
EDIT: It appears that site doesn't have any Saturn plugs. That's a shame, sorry!
Sorry dude, most of your response is wrong.
What one would need if he/she is to use a [US (120V) or JP (110V) Saturn] in the [UK (240V)] would be a 'Step Down' Transformer. Looking at the specs for a UK Type G outlet, they are usually 13 (amperes). Most US and Japanese outlets (Mains) are 15-20A. The difference in Voltage is what matters, but the amperage really does not as most available outlets around the home would be in the 15A range. Just stay away from the higher amperage outlets for major appliances, but those plugs should be a different shape so you don't plug in regular items into them. Also different from US/JP outlet specs are the frequency (oscillation) as the UK spec is 50hz while the US/JP is 60z.
Just make sure your step down transformer outputs to a 'Type A' plug which is used in the US and Japan (as well as Canada and Mexico) and power output is rated at minimum 90-120V, amperage in about the 15A range, and frequency at 60hz.
Here's one that could work:
http://voltage-converter-transformers.c ... Anam8P8HAQI only say could as until you try it, it's still up in the air. Just test it with something cheap first before putting in expensive equipment.
What the above poster was referring to is an external power supply (wall wart), which the Saturn does not have as it has an internal power supply, hence the straight cord that is used.
And obviously, the video output would also need to be addressed- 50hz vs 60hz. But since you're getting a 50/60hz modded console, all that would be needed is the step down transformer.
Hope that helps.
BTW, don't worry about the negligible voltage difference of the JP and US Saturns. The JP Saturn can run on 110-120 volts no with no problems of blowing.