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Reddit mentions of Retro Bit Universal 3 in 1 AC Adapter NES/SNES/GENESIS
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Reddit mentions: 7
We found 7 Reddit mentions of Retro Bit Universal 3 in 1 AC Adapter NES/SNES/GENESIS. Here are the top ones.
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Easy to use, just plug and playInput: AC 110-240VOutput: DC 9V/350MACompatible with NES, SNES and Genesis 1Note: Packgaing may varyQuantity: 1Compatible with NES and SNES SystemCompatible with Genesis 1 System (Not compatible with Genesis 2 & 3)AC Wall adapter120V 60Hz
Specs:
| Color | Original Version |
| Height | 1.2992125971 Inches |
| Length | 2.4015748007 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Release date | August 2015 |
| Weight | 0.25 Pounds |
| Width | 1.8110236202 Inches |
The Cheap 3 in 1 power supplies are bad and can damage you systems. Just look at the comments on this one.
So my best suggestion would be that you go to your local thrift-store and go through their bin of cords and find a Power adapter that outputs 9V @ 1000Ma or (1 Amp) and go from there. I have found so many power adapters this way, its ridiculously easy to do. Many old phones used the same voltage as the NES and the same plug. I wish you luck and remember, be careful.
I don't know enough about it to say, but I do know that a lot of the third party replacement adaptors aren't the same voltage/amperage. They will sometimes work "ok" but there's going to be less of a tolerance.
The official ones output 1.3A 9V vs (for example) this random replacement https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001S2VT6I that provides 350mA. Supposedly, according to internet posts here and elsewhere, the NES draws 800-900mA max.
I don't know specifically about the NES, but I think it's entirely possible that in some cases a game could play fine but when there were a lot of sprites/CPU calculations then games could glitch or even shut the system down. Likewise some games might do processing at the title screen that causes it.
Found it! Have had zero issues with it play my NES at least 3 times a week. Sometimes I leave it on for days...
If it stops working I will just buy another for that price.
Retro Bit Universal 3 in 1 AC Adapter NES/SNES/GENESIS https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001S2VT6I/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_LEthDbXCFNW2N
It seems like you'd be better served buying one from amazon.. Here's what I found in a brief search:
https://www.amazon.com/Universal-Adapter-GENESIS-Nintendo-Entertainment-System/dp/B001S2VT6I
I found something like https://www.amazon.ca/Retro-Bit-Power-Adapter-Black-Nintendo-Consoles/dp/B001S2VT6I/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Retro+Bit+Universal+3+in+1&qid=1570125648&s=gateway&sr=8-1
Anyone have experience with these?
You're looking for the AC Adapter or "power brick" as the geeks end up calling it. Sorry about that.
https://www.amazon.com/Retro-Bit-Universal-Adapter-SNES-GENESIS/dp/B001S2VT6I/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_63_t_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=96CE6YV12Z2ZN63D51AX
That would do it, but it'd be better if you tracked down a used Nintendo brand AC adapter. The name brand stuff just works and fits better than these new things.
The AC adapter is the first thing to check because it's cheap and easy. If that doesn't fix it, then it's internal. Good news is that if you absolutely can't get anyone to fix it, you could probably replace the NES for 40 to 60.
Will an American Genesis 1 adapter work, or will I need to use a Japanese one and one of those plug adapters? Also, would an aftermarket third-party adapter such as this work?