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The voltage is 100V (Japanese standard). If you live in the US (120V) or Europe (220V), you risk frying the power supply. Use a step-down converter or a modern PS2 power cable rated for your region (the PSU inside is surprisingly robust, but don't risk it).

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Like many electronics from the era, the capacitors on the motherboard can leak over time. A proactive "re-cap" is often necessary to keep the unit alive. The voltage is 100V (Japanese standard)