TurboGrafx AC Adapter Question

[RetroReserve]

Hey everyone,

I've just bought a new TurboGrafx console and I have a question about the AC adapter.

Although I thought I was buyng a US syatem I think I may have picked up a PAL one but I am not entirely sure and this poses a problem when deciding whether or not to use a step down convertor or a regular Euro to UK adapter.

Here is the info from the bottom of the console:

NEC TurboGrafx (PAL)
Product Code: HES-TGX-11
Rating: DC 10.5V 780mA
AC Adapter: Use only with the AC adapter designed for this product.

Here is the info from the AC adapter provided:

NEC AC Adapter
Product Code: HES-ACA-12
AC adapter for use with NEC TurboGrafx (PAL)
Input: 220 VAC 50Hz
Output: 10.5V DC 780mA

I just don't want to fry the system as soon as I've got it.

All the leads came in a separate NEC TurboGrafx accessories box.

Thanks

RetroReserve

[grahf]

You'll be fine. Just make sure the polarity is correct on the plug. My Duo-R is center positive, but my Core Grafx is center negative.

[esteban]

Hey everyone,

I've just bought a new TurboGrafx console and I have a question about the AC adapter.

Although I thought I was buyng a US syatem I think I may have picked up a PAL one but I am not entirely sure and this poses a problem when deciding whether or not to use a step down convertor or a regular Euro to UK adapter.

Here is the info from the bottom of the console:

NEC TurboGrafx (PAL)
Product Code: HES-TGX-11
Rating: DC 10.5V 780mA
AC Adapter: Use only with the AC adapter designed for this product.

Here is the info from the AC adapter provided:

NEC AC Adapter
Product Code: HES-ACA-12
AC adapter for use with NEC TurboGrafx (PAL)
Input: 220 VAC 50Hz
Output: 10.5V DC 780mA

I just don't want to fry the system as soon as I've got it.

All the leads came in a separate NEC TurboGrafx accessories box.

Thanks

RetroReserve

I Retro. It's very easy to see if you have a European vs. North American TG. Check out these pics and descriptons:
[edit: crap, looks like www.nfggames.com is down?]

1. Euro TG has GRAY plastic (as opposed to black plastic for N.A.)
2. Euro says "TurboGrafx". N.A. says "TurboGrafx-16"

Also, here is an excerpt from the TurboGrafx / DUO FAQ:

B: AC Adaptor Ratings:
----------------------

        DUO:
                Input:  120V AC 60HZ 16W
                Output: 10V DC 1000mA
                Center plug is positive, the outer is negative.

        Turbo Express:
                Input:  120V AC 60HZ 13W
                Output: 7V DC 700mA
                Center plug is positive, the outer is negative.

        TG-16:
                Model:  HES-ACA-01
                Input:  120V AC 60HZ 15W
                Output: 10.5V DC 730mA
                Center plug is negative, the outer is positive.

        TG+CD:
                Model:  HES-ACA-02
                Input:  120V AC 60HZ 24W
                Output: 11V DC 1.53A (1530 mA)
                Center plug is negative, the outer is positive.

                Model:  HES-ACA-03
                Input:  120V AC 60HZ 28W
                Output: 11V DC 1.53A (1530 mA)
                Center plug is negative, the outer is positive.

        Note:  When buying replacement adaptors other than these recommended
               by the manufacturer, the general rule is:
                  - Match the generic AC adaptor's DC voltage equal or as
                    close as possible to the manufacturer's adaptor.
                  - Make sure the generic adaptor's current rating (mA/A) is
                    equal or higher than the manufacturer's adaptor.
                  - Make sure the polarity matches!

[RetroReserve]

Thanks for your advice.

I already know that I would need an adapter to play Jap games on a US machine but what region games can play on a PAL machine?

[MottZilla]

There are no PAL machines. Well, no real PAL machines. It was never released there. If you have a "PAL" machine, it's actually a TG16 outputting PAL. That means US cards work. Or if its a PCE outputting PAL, jap cards work.

To find out which hucards you can play, I suggest getting a cheap hucard of either US or JP region. If it loads up, you know what you've got. Otherwise, assume if you unit says Turbo anything, it takes US cards.

[Seldane]

The Turbo Grafx 16 was released in Europe and the PAL version is fairly different from its American counterpart. It natively outputs PAL video and has a differently colored case.

For some reason, it is very easy to get ahold of this system (at least in Sweden) new and unused.

I don't think any games ever made it here though, they're import-only. The PAL machine plays NA games, but in 50Hz.