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Battymo
08-24-2006, 01:56 PM
I saw a Master System at the Thrift store, but it had no hookups/cables/etc. Are there any generic cables that will work with it, or will Genesis cables work (much in the same way as SNES/N64/Cube Video Out Cables did)?
segagamer4life
08-24-2006, 02:10 PM
the power brick, from the genesis MODEL 1 and AV should work, I know from experience that he genesis model 1 av works fine with the sms, and I am pretty sure the same is true of the power adapter as well.
PingvinBlueJeans
08-24-2006, 02:10 PM
The Master System can use the same AC adapter (#1602) as the Genesis Model 1 and Sega CD. It also uses the same A/V cables (#1605) or RF switch (#1603) from the Genesis 1. If you're unable to locate these, a NES RF switch can probably be used for TV hook-up, but I'm not sure about a replacement power supply (the output of the NES power supply is 9V AC, 1.3 A; SMS is 9V DC, 1A).
You can also use Genesis controllers as well, if it is just a bare SMS Power Base.
cyberfluxor
08-24-2006, 02:16 PM
Radioshack and most other electronic stores have everything you'll need. Also you can run to thrift stores and rumage through their cords and poof, might find something.
Battymo
08-24-2006, 02:29 PM
Thanks for the great info guys!
MegaDrive20XX
08-24-2006, 02:33 PM
Bottom line, how much and how fast can you get a hold of it? If the price is right...sieze the day
MegaDrive20XX
08-24-2006, 02:35 PM
The Master System can use the same AC adapter (#1602) as the Genesis Model 1 and Sega CD. It also uses the same A/V cables (#1605) or RF switch (#1603) from the Genesis 1. If you're unable to locate these, a NES RF switch can probably be used for TV hook-up, but I'm not sure about a replacement power supply (the output of the NES power supply is 9V AC, 1.3 A; SMS is 9V DC, 1A).
You can also use Genesis controllers as well, if it is just a bare SMS Power Base.
NES Power Supply doesn't work that well on a SMS from what I've seen, best bet is the Model 1 Genny
Battymo
08-24-2006, 02:58 PM
I think it was $5. I can head back there tomorrow at lunch break.
klausien
08-24-2006, 03:23 PM
Get it and get a Genesis 1 A/V cable and AC Adapter on eBay. Problem solved.