SNS-002 Power in a Sega CD

[Caiterz]

I went to the local video game store in search of a Sega CD Power cord.....

and he told me that the SNES power cord would work in it.

Then I do a bit of reading and then some people say something about "positive" "negative" "AC" "DC" and "Frying"

I'm a huge noob when it comes to power cords.. To me "If it fits and turns on, it's good"

but as you know, Sega CDs aren't cheap, so I'd rather not fry it finding out, lol.



TLDR: Will my SNS-002 Input: AC120V 60Hz 17W Output: DC10V 850mA Work on a Sega CD without frying it?


Thankssss <3

[SparTonberry]

All Sega CDs use the model 1 Genesis AC adapter (MK-1602), right?
One flag I immediately see that Genesis AC outputs 1.2A, which is more than the SNES (0.85A).
From what I hear, you want an adapter with equal or more Amps.

[Gameguy]

An SNES adapter won't even fit in the plug for a Sega CD. I know the European SNES system used regular plugs but as you're asking about the Sega CD and not Mega CD I'm assuming you're in North America.

As already mentioned the Sega CD does use a Genesis Model 1 adapter, these should be cheaper to buy than SNES power adapters too.

[Urzu402]

What ever you do DO NOT USE AN NES ADAPTOR in the Sega CD, you will ruin your system.

[theclaw]

An SNES adapter won't even fit in the plug for a Sega CD. I know the European SNES system used regular plugs but as you're asking about the Sega CD and not Mega CD I'm assuming you're in North America.

As already mentioned the Sega CD does use a Genesis Model 1 adapter, these should be cheaper to buy than SNES power adapters too.

European SNES used AC. Likely fry Sega CD.

US SNES is the same rating as Famicom and Super Famicom.

[Caiterz]

I've read about the NES frying, thanks for the warning :D

The reason why I thought a SNES adapter would work outside of the guy at the store telling me it would is that i've seen "universal" chargers which say "NES, SNES, and Sega CD" on then, but they only have 2 tips, so i figured... Maybe he was right.

I guess I'll have to see if it even fits o_O;


Edit: Yeah it doesn't even fit. What a liar Q_Q


Anyone know where I can get/will sell me a Sega CD/Genesis 1/SMS power cord for cheap?

Thanks!

[Az]

I don't know about a model 1, but my model 2 SCD is a 9v adapter while a model 1 Genesis is a 10v.

'Course I'm using a 12v Gamecube adapter rigged up to power my 32/SCD/Genesis, so it will accommodate a variance, but I would not attempt above 12v.

[Caiterz]

I don't know about a model 1, but my model 2 SCD is a 9v adapter while a model 1 Genesis is a 10v.

'Course I'm using a 12v Gamecube adapter rigged up to power my 32/SCD/Genesis, so it will accommodate a variance, but I would not attempt above 12v.


Ok, I found a power cord that fits, but I'm not sure if it will fry the Sega CD or not, any ideas?

HXY-126V0950A is the model number

Input: AC100-240V 50/60Hz 0.5A max
Output: DC12.6V (Line and dashed line symbol) 1.0A


Thanks <3

[ApolloBoy]

Ok, I found a power cord that fits, but I'm not sure if it will fry the Sega CD or not, any ideas?

HXY-126V0950A is the model number

Input: AC100-240V 50/60Hz 0.5A max
Output: DC12.6V (Line and dashed line symbol) 1.0A


Thanks <3
What's the polarity?

[Caiterz]

What's the polarity?

Sorry, I'm a noob... but I'm not sure what that is exactly...

The little symbol at the bottom???

It says..

(-) ----(o----(+)

So i assume from the picture i saw that's a "Centre positive symbol"

o.o;

[ApolloBoy]

That symbol's the polarity, and since it's tip positive it won't work with the Sega CD.

[Ed Oscuro]

One flag I immediately see that Genesis AC outputs 1.2A, which is more than the SNES (0.85A).
I'm not sure what this statement signifies, but amperage is the available current. Having too few amps available to drive the device is bad, but having more amps capacity than is required is not fatal.

[Gameguy]

I'm not sure what this statement signifies, but amperage is the available current. Having too few amps available to drive the device is bad, but having more amps capacity than is required is not fatal.
The question was if using a SNES power adapter would be possible to power a Sega CD, or in other words if using a power supply rated 0.85A would be suitable for a device where the original power supply is rated 1.2A.

[Ed Oscuro]

In that case, if your device needs the full 1.2A, it makes no sense to try to feed it with a supply that can't meet that output level.

[WCP]

Does anybody know if you can use a Jaguar Power Adapter (model PP-912)with a Sega CD ?


What about a Sega Master System power adapter ? (model 3025-1) ?

I only have one MK-1602, and I'm using that for the Genesis 1 unit. I used to have a Genesis 2, but don't have that anymore. I haven't used my Sega CD in awhile because I haven't been able to track down anoher MK-1602 for cheap. I was thinking about trying the Jaguar PSU, or the Master System one, but haven't tried either yet.

By the way, I'm actually using the Master System adapter (3025-1) with my TG-16 and it "seems" to be working just fine... so far.

[Gameguy]

I was thinking about trying the Jaguar PSU, or the Master System one, but haven't tried either yet.
The Master System uses the same adapter as the Model 1 Genesis, at least it's the same specifications. That should be fine for the Sega CD.

[sloan]

I have found that Master System, Genesis model 1, Jaguar, and Sega CD all use the same tip size, voltage, polarity, amps, etc. As a habit, I take a paint marker and write all the systems that are safe to use my power bricks on, on the side of each one. That way, I am not likely to fry anything.

[BlastProcessing402]

I have found that Master System, Genesis model 1, Jaguar, and Sega CD all use the same tip size, voltage, polarity, amps, etc. As a habit, I take a paint marker and write all the systems that are safe to use my power bricks on, on the side of each one. That way, I am not likely to fry anything.

You can also use any of those with an NES but not the other way around.