I never knew that these existed!

[guitargary75]

It makes sense though.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rx0W9Me76n8&feature=channel

[ShinobiMan]

I owned one of these back in the day. All of my video game systems were connected to it. Great power strip. Enjoyed Classic Game Room's review. Thanks for the link.

[Shadow Kisuragi]

I now have plans of obtaining one and modding it so that the Sega letters glow when plugged in...

[megasdkirby]

Just saw one on Ebay for over $100!

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Sega-Genesis-Power-Strip-CD-Dreamcast-Saturn_W0QQitemZ230457208344QQcmdZViewItemQQptZVid eo_Games_Accessories?hash=item35a851ee18

Great to have at at collector stand point, but I rather just purchase a similar one for 90% less. :D

[Shadow Kisuragi]

$100?! Wow...okay, maybe that won't be my pet project then. Maybe I'll just use a similar power strip instead. The idea still lives, though.

[Razor Ramon]

Hey yo!
Sega had to make this.. so you could hook up you Genesis/Sega CD/32X!

Sega - lookin out for ya

[pseudonym]

That's bad ass, but seriously, $100 for a power strip with the Sega logo?

[Natty Bumppo]

The big advantage I see is that you could plug in the transformer end of sega units and not lose the use of the adjacent outlet(s). Which is what happens with most regular power strips. I don't think it is worth the extra money just for that though.

[PapaStu]

I've got one. Who wants it? 2k monies and its sold! (*i'll also accept serious offers as well)


Seriously though, its designed to handle the old AC bricks, its quite nice to not loose plugs due to how the plugs are shaped and spaced. I got one from my old indy shop after they closed. Partial payment for helping to move everything into storage.

[Emperor Megas]

Seriously though, its designed to handle the old AC bricks, its quite nice to not loose plugs due to how the plugs are shaped and spaced.Power Squid, FTW.

[ConsoleAddict]

I've got to admit that it's very cool. If I had a Sega CD and Sega 32X I would definitely try and find a Power Strip like that one.

Like that comment one YTer had, that the Angry Video Game Nerd should buy one. He had that dilemma in a video where he couldn't get those three plugs for the Genny, CD and 32X plugged in at once.

[kedawa]

I've never seen one, but my 32X came with a a little flyer for it.

[Shadow Kisuragi]

Have the box PapaStu, or just the strip?

[dendawg]

Wouldn't it be cool if someone could invent an all-in-one power supply for this situation?

[Orion Pimpdaddy]

This type works better because it has one switch for each outlet. You can turn off system plugs that are not in use, thereby eliminating "vampire drain."

http://www.madmanaudio.com/images/American%20DJ%20PC-100A%208-Switch%20ONOFF%20Power%20Cente.jpg

[Xtincthed]

This type works better because it has one switch for each outlet. You can turn off system plugs that are not in use, thereby eliminating "vampire drain."

http://www.madmanaudio.com/images/American%20DJ%20PC-100A%208-Switch%20ONOFF%20Power%20Cente.jpg

wow! i'm SO looking for one like this

are they available in european (dutch) power outs aswel?

[Sosage]

YES! I remember seeing this thing and being like, "God damn. Sega KNEW that they designed some fucked up shit, but they are making it right."

Never got one though.

As a grown up living in the future year of 2010, I have one of those long ass metal powerstrips with plugs pointed in the same way. Although that one posted above me looks sexy and I do worry about vampires in my wiring. Once they're in the walls you'll never get them out.

[Mobius]

As someone above said, they advertised this with a flyer in the 32X box. They obviously knew they screwed up with the power plugs and had to correct it. The flyer even mentions another Genesis accessory that had yet another plug -- the Sega Channel!

I have pics here: http://www.retroreviewproject.com/segas-disjointed-hardware-strategy-a-story-in-pictures/

[mezrabad]

LOL "What do you do? Don't Panic! Would Truxtan panic? No!"

Actually, I was most impressed when he put in the Colecovision adaptor and it still looked roomy. :)

[DuckTalesNES]

Where can I find a generic power strip that has the same kind of spacing?

[tkusina]

I had a guy i worked with give me one of these about a year ago. Didn't even realize it had the sideways mounted outlets at the time. Just thought "thats cool it says Sega on it"

[DefaultGen]

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[Shou]

I have 4 of these CIB from back in the day but they really aren't great power strips.

[ganondorf]

This is awesome. I wish I had one, if anyone that has one wants to trade for something thats worth less then $100, send me a message. $100 is ridiculous.

[j_factor]

Where can I find a generic power strip that has the same kind of spacing?

Everywhere that sells power strips.

http://i39.tinypic.com/10py1if.jpg

^ Ace Hardware. (Not exactly the same, but close enough) On the package it says for "workshop" use; a lot of power tools have the same type of large AC plugs. They also have "home theater" ones that have two rows of outlets, one close together (5) and one spaced apart (3). And then there are power squids. And then there's square-shaped ones with four outlets that rotate (you could rotate them diagonally outward).

[o2william]

Power Squid, FTW.
You said it. Best solution I've found for the "too many power bricks" problem.

http://www.thinkgeek.com/images/products/additional/large/powersquid_blackandsilver.jpg

http://www.powersquid.com
http://www.thinkgeek.com/interests/giftsunder20/77e6/

The strip with the Sega logo is pretty cool though,

[Xtincthed]

that powersquid looks interesting.. will have to look if we have a dutch version of that

[guitargary75]

Man, that power squid thing is awesome! I've got to get one of those!

[Robocop2]

Sega Genesis: The Voltron of video game consoles.

[Urzu402]

I loved the Truxton part. "Would Truxton panic? No." I especially loved it after watching the Truxton review.
But on the topic of power strips, if you guys saw my room you would be telling me that it was a fire hazard and all that stuff :(.