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    Default Twin Famicom on EU power grid(220V)

    The most forward way to connect Twin Famicom to european power grid would be to use the original AC adapter with step-down converter(220>100V,) but i'd like to use EU AC adapter that inputs 220-240V instead.

    So, as far as i understand, there is no problem doing so, as long as the eu AC adapter outputs correct V/A to the console, correct?

    The original Sharp manufactured Twin Famicom AC adapter specs are these:
    Input : AC 100V 50/60 Hz 21VA
    Output : DC 7.6V 1.25A
    Polarity: -(*)+

    I have PSone(not the original full sized model with internal power supply, but the new smaller unit with external power[SCPH-100->]) AC adapter, which, being an eu adapter, inputs 220-240V. Here are the full specs:
    Input: AC 220-240V ~0.2A 50/60hz
    Output: DC 7.5, 2.0A
    Polarity: -(*)+ (same as the original Twin Famis AC adapter)

    If the power connector physically fits(iam not 100% sure, because i dont have the Twin Famicom yet,) is it ok and safe to use this PSone AC adapter with the Twin Famicom?

    The 0.1 difference in Voltage shouldn't really matter, correct?
    The current is atleast the 1.25A, so that shouldn't be problem either(AFAIK it doesnt matter if its higher, but it shoudnt be lower which would tax the adapter and the console itself not getting enough power.)

    Thank you and please bear with me.

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    As long as the plug fits, I would think that it should work just fine.

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    I'd play it safe and just get a stepdown converter and use the original AC adapter for the Twin Famicom.

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    Im with FABombjoy, that .1 in voltage is going to fluctuate anyways, as long as the adapter is in good working order I dont see a problem. While a stepdown converter would be safer, its an extra 30 bucks or so, depends on the model. If the plug doesnt fit you could harvest one that does, but make sure you get the polarity correct when replacing it.

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    First, thanks alot for the replys.

    I really cant see any problem with using this adapter(or any other with same specs) either, but i just asked because i dont know if the Twin has some special circumstances.

    Secondly, decent step-down converters here cost around 40-80€(thats like 60-115$ !)
    Plus, there is always some electricity lost when down converting the current like that, so i'd much rather use 220V compatible adapter.

    If the plug doesnt fit, i wonder is there bigger/smaller plugs(which doesnt change the polarity) which you can just insert into the existing one?
    I really wouldn't like to cut this one to pieces, because i still use it with the PSone.

    Of course i could just buy some universal adapter, but i think ones with such a close specs to the original adapter are guite rare(the voltages are usually 4, 9, 12 and so on, if i remember correctly.)
    Well, i have to look into it when i get the machine itself.

    Thanks again!

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