Is it ok to use SuperGrafx power plug on PC Engine DUO?

[tbone3969]

Wondering if this is ok for the machine. 

[Necromancer]

It's 1v and 200mA lower than spec.  It might work for hueys, but it'd likely have issues with powering the disc drive.

Just buy the correct thing, for f*cks sake.  If you're willing to blow $2k on an LT, surely you can scrounge up $10 for a power supply. 

[tbone3969]

Thanks for the info.  I was asking for a buddy of mine.  Maybe I'll just buy him one.  They aren't cheap on eBay. 

[Arkhan]

They're cheap if you just buy an appropriate PSU.  You don't need an actual brand one.   The brand ones are probably a worse idea than buying a brand new one at this point.  I had my SGX and Duo R bricks both die on me recently.

Check the amperage, polarity, and connector, and get the same thing.   Those adaptaplug ones that switch between like 5-12v are the best bet.    Just don't buy a piece of shit one.   You should be able to find a solid one for like 15$.

If it's like 2.99$, pass.


I had one from Radio Shack.  I sold it when I sold my Duo-R.   I used it with the Duo-R for about 6 years, including leaving it running for 8+ hours at conventions, or when I would leave it paused to go to work.


It was like 7.5-12v 1000ma, and cost maybe 12$

[Arkhan]

OOO SHIEEEE

https://www.radioshack.com/products/radioshack-universal-ac-to-dc-high-power-adapter

They still have them.

Then, you just get the right plug, and go go go.

They used to give you a free tip (hah), but that might not be a thing now.