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Power adapter for SNES

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  • 29-09-2009 2:43pm
    #1
    discobeaker
    Registered Users Posts: 1,243 ✭✭✭


    Hi all

    Does anyone have any idea what power adapter a snes takes?

    I know its 9v but they all have different milliamps and stuff and i really dont
    want to mess the machine up.

    Also where would the best place to get one be? Would Maplin have them?


    Thanks for any help
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    Retr0gamer
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 51,011 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    I'm almost sure it's a proprietary adapter so you'll need one specific to the snes unless you want to do a massive modification job on a similar power adapter. Best place to get one would be ebay and make sure it's the correct one for your region of SNES.
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    discobeaker
    Registered Users Posts: 1,243 ✭✭✭discobeaker


    Thanks for that retrogamer. To fleebay i go. Thought it would have just been a random adapter that would have done the trick but its no problem. Thanks again for the advice


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    SirLemonhead
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    Any one would do as long as its the right voltage, amperage and polarity.


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    discobeaker
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    SirLemonhead wrote: »
    Any one would do as long as its the right voltage, amperage and polarity.

    Really? Well can anyone tell me what the ampage and polarity. I know it has to be 9volts


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    Tallon
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    I use a universal adapter, with the right amp / volt


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    BaconZombie
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    Peats sell {or did} then, they should still have a few knocking around the back stores.


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    discobeaker
    Registered Users Posts: 1,243 ✭✭✭discobeaker


    Really? Totally forgot about peats. And would i just ask for a snes adapter or is there any special one,so to speak.


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    corcaigh07
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    think there's a unversial adapter in the 2 euro shops that does 9v


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    Dr Bob
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    ..in case its any use , if memory serves its the same adaptor that the NES uses as well.


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    Tallon
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    corcaigh07 wrote: »
    think there's a unversial adapter in the 2 euro shops that does 9v

    yeah, thats the one I have, bog standard... I use it for a couple of consoles


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    [Deleted User]
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    Yes the NES and SNES both take the same adapter. The output on it is 9V AC, 1300mA. I've heard that a DC adapter works fine but wouldn't try it myself.


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    cynos
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    BOFH_139 wrote: »
    Peats sell {or did} then, they should still have a few knocking around the back stores.

    Maybe a universal one, but all that old stuff was turfed out many years ago when I worked there


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