Genesis Can the Master System model 1 power supply be used for a Mega Drive/Genesis Model 1?

[TamagotchiTamaHero24's icon TamagotchiTamaHero24 TamagotchiTamaHero24]

So, in my current game room setup, only one of these two systems can be plugged in at a time, since no matter what they’ll have a huge power supply that is a hog on a power outlet. I have a power supply for both, but the Master System has an OEM power supply that my Genesis doesn’t have (my Genesis with a garbage aftermarket one that has probably damaged the system over time. Thanks local used game store.)

What I would love to do is use the same cables for both systems and swap the system out depending on what I want to play. The sources I’ve seen seem to suggest that the Model 1 Genesis and Master System can use the same power supply, but I don’t want to test it until I have full confirmation since I don’t want to run the risk of frying my console. Can I use the same power supply between both? Is this a lost cause?

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(Yes, I know about the Power Base Converter. No, I don’t own one. No, I don’t plan to get one because I prefer to have the full systems instead.)

 

[nobitakun]

No, they are not. They use different voltage and have different capacity.

 

[qw90700]

No because of this:

Genesis model 1 requires 1.2A to work ok so its adapter has to be equal or more than 1.2A. But Genesis model 1 adapter would work ok with Master System model 1. For later Genesis models why it wouldn't work is "technical stuff" beyond this so don't even try it . This is also why also don't try Genesis model 1 adapter with other Genesis models too.

TL;DR:

lolol

 

[TamagotchiTamaHero24's icon TamagotchiTamaHero24 TamagotchiTamaHero24]

Thank you everyone! You have prevented a potential fire in my home!

Now for me to figure out what the best wiring solution will be for this whole setup. I’m thinking about redoing my game setup to be more exclusive, removing certain systems, etc. That’s for another day, but I seriously have to thank you all for the help, since GameTrog almost had me use that plug.

 

[nobitakun]

Actually, this website says both are compatible:

How-which-do-i-need-SEGA-AC-Power-Supply-Information-Specs-Model-mk-3025-mk-1602-mk-2103-mk-1479-mk-4122-aa-s95j — Gametrog

Information of all SEGA model power supplies for the Genesis, Master System, SEGA CD, 32X, CDX, Saturn, Dreamcast and more.

gametrog.com

I got confused, because revisions of Genesis.

 

[qw90700]

Actually, this website says both are compatible:

How-which-do-i-need-SEGA-AC-Power-Supply-Information-Specs-Model-mk-3025-mk-1602-mk-2103-mk-1479-mk-4122-aa-s95j — Gametrog

Information of all SEGA model power supplies for the Genesis, Master System, SEGA CD, 32X, CDX, Saturn, Dreamcast and more.

gametrog.com

I got confused, because revisions of Genesis.

Why I said no is this:

- To keep up with lack of "A" that adapter can provide Genesis model 1 will trying to suck more so the adapter will generate more heat. It will "work" for a while and if you are lucky it will only burn itself without causing harm to another stuff, in the worst case scenario countless people in a building may die horribly lol.

- Console may experience technical issues like freezing in mid-game, graphical glitches and shit. Over time it can cause permanent issues for Genesis.

My no mostly means "better don't" for I do not recommend.

 

[TamagotchiTamaHero24's icon TamagotchiTamaHero24 TamagotchiTamaHero24]

No because of this:

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Genesis model 1 requires 1.2A to work ok so its adapter has to be equal or more than 1.2A. But Genesis model 1 adapter would work ok with Master System model 1. For later Genesis models why it wouldn't work is "technical stuff" beyond this so don't even try it . This is also why also don't try Genesis model 1 adapter with other Genesis models too.

TL;DR:
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lolol

Okay, to get this right:
Master System running on Genesis Model 1 power supply? Yes.
Genesis running on Master System power supply? No.

Reason: Amps. You should have equal to or slightly more than needed to have a power supply work.


Is that the right understanding?

 

[nobitakun]

I've been reading both are compatible, as I was curious. Only between revisions are not compatible. But compatible means compatible like this:

Master System I adaptor can be used with all Master System revisions, Genesis I and Sega CD.
Genesis II adaptor can be used with Genesis II, Sega Nomad or Game Gear.

These AC adapters seem to regulate the voltage to meet the amperes, that's why from 1A to 1,2A is compatible. In addition, no console is going to use the max amperes, sometimes not even 70-80%.

 

[qw90700]

Okay, to get this right:
Master System running on Genesis Model 1 power supply? Yes.
Genesis running on Master System power supply? No.

Reason: Amps. You should have equal to or slightly more than needed to have a power supply work.


Is that the right understanding?

Yeah pretty much.

To give more and simpler details:

Such stuff uses power as much as needs, meaning instead of drawing "full motherfucking power from power station" they draw as much as they need which is important way to understand how laws of physics work and how modern electrical stuff works. When electricity finds its way it will be drawn to that fully, to prevent it there are devices like adapters that limits how much a device draw to limit power usage because it doesn't need more than that and more than that is dangerous. That's why Master System 1's adapter draws that much "power" but Genesis model 1 need more than that because of its parts. Capability of adapter is because of how much "power" the device may draw as max way, usually it won't use max power but it may and because there may be a time it need that power companies and people like me will say such stuff to warn and not recommend mismatched adapters just so you can be safe and won't kill people with yourself too.

So why "Genesis running on Master System power supply? No." is because Genesis want to draw more but Master System power supply says no, Genesis wanna draw more power stubbornly and try to push it beyond its limit and the power supply tries to keep up, this shit causes problems as I said in my previous post.

So general rule for electricity is to use matching power and parts that works in great harmony with each other for the sake of stability.

As for what I said about other adapters and Genesis models things get more complex to explain but my short answer is "hell no no" for them lol.

 

[nobitakun]

I keep saying both are compatible because I've search for it. But it's up to you to search for the info or stay stuck here. We are trying to solve a problem and receiving contradictory answers is not going to help at all.

I suggest you do your own research :)

 

[qw90700]

I keep saying both are compatible because I've search for it. But it's up to you to search for the info or stay stuck here. We are trying to solve a problem and receiving contradictory answers is not going to help at all.

I suggest you do your own research :)

Well a person can start the research by starting from middle school education of simple physics and electricity and then continue with high-school physics. You don't even particularly have to be educated specifically for "master of electricity" or something to know about these lol. However this situation is something I can call "oh but it works!!!" then after a few days of gaming "I think something burning up" and then after a week or a year later on news people watch a news about "whole building burned down and cause is unknown but suspected weirdly wired video game electronics" and some politician starts to say "video games are a threat to our nation!!!" lolol.

What you mean by "compatible" is "it works". Yeah it will work for a while until either adapter fails or the Genesis but my "no" means "be safe and don't risk this shit for a trivial thing for it can cause fire hazard". I do value safety of people over trusting some Google search just because they say "it works", but can't deny how laws of physics work here that cannot be cancelled by an opinion. At most the harm only will be done to the adapter and people will take it as "hmm just a bad adapter yo" but at most it can cause fire hazard that can burn the whole building down. Shit is too serious to leave it to a chance. Because of potential harm here I do not recommend you to speak so casually and carefree about serious matters that can kill people.

 

[nobitakun]

My compatible means COMPATIBLE forever and ever ;D

I would be only reluctant to use 3rd party adapters from unknown brands.

But don't worry, in the whole internet there are no people who tried exactly this and give you the experienced opinion, so you can't trust anyone. Only trust RGT people, and your life will be tons better lol.