After receiving a 32X (unit only) from a friend, I proceeded to hook it up with some electronics breadboard wires. When everything was hooked up, it worked fine, aside from the fact that it wouldn't turn off with the Genesis power button, I had to pull power from the 32X. Oddly, the 32X still turns on without its power cable! I played Star Wars Arcade for a while like this.
Before I use it any more, I'd like to know if this is safe. I know there's a 5v pin in the passthrough, but the power adaptor is 9v. Still, I didn't notice any slowdown and I love the prospect of running the Unholy Trio on two ACs.