Dreamcast power usage

SteveStLoo · Post by **SteveStLoo** » Tue Dec 17, 2002 9:53 pm

How many watts (max) does the dreamcast pull from the 120v source?

farrell2k · Post by **farrell2k** » Wed Dec 18, 2002 12:08 am

I've read here:
http://sega.gamerweb.com/features/dctch.asp

That the DC consumes 22W. I am assume that is per hour. Anyone have any more info on this?

Pong · Post by **Pong** » Wed Dec 18, 2002 2:48 pm

Well actually 22W for an hour would be 22 Wh or Watt hours. 22 Watts is the average power consumption.

Scott

Dreamcastin2k2 · Post by **Dreamcastin2k2** » Thu Dec 19, 2002 12:10 pm

if i got a ac adaptor for my car with these specs:
Output Power (continuous): 150 Watts
Surge Power: 400 watts
Output Voltage: 115V AC
Output Frequency: 60 Hz +/- 4Hz
Output Waveform: modified sine wave
Input Voltage: 10-15 V DC
Optimum Efficiency: 90%
No Load Current Draw: 0.1A
Low Battery Shutdown: 10V
High Battery Shutdown: 15V

i could run the DC from it right?