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GohanX

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$19 TGCD AC Adapter Found?
« on: September 21, 2011, 04:06:22 PM »
I picked up a generic AC adapter for the TG16 a little while back, and I wondered if it would work with at CD setup, but I didn't have one at the time to test it out. Well, I got a CD setup in the mail today, and tried it out, and it works! The AC adapter cost me $18.88 at Walmart, it comes with a few different plugs and has a power rating of up to 12V 1300 mah, which is a hair lower than the NEC adapter, but so far it seems to work.

Here is a link:

http://www.walmart.com/ip/PowerLine-1300-mah-Universal-AC-Adapter-w-USB-Power-Port/16778839

The largest tip works in the TGCD dock, the second largest works in the TG-16 base unit. I'm still testing to verify it doesn't have any odd issues, but so far so good. I figured I'd share, since the total for the Radio Shack AC adapter+ tip is what, $37?

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Re: $19 TGCD AC Adapter Found?
« Reply #1 on: September 21, 2011, 05:39:42 PM »
I picked up a generic AC adapter for the TG16 a little while back, and I wondered if it would work with at CD setup, but I didn't have one at the time to test it out. Well, I got a CD setup in the mail today, and tried it out, and it works! The AC adapter cost me $18.88 at Walmart, it comes with a few different plugs and has a power rating of up to 12V 1300 mah, which is a hair lower than the NEC adapter, but so far it seems to work.

Here is a link:

http://www.walmart.com/ip/PowerLine-1300-mah-Universal-AC-Adapter-w-USB-Power-Port/16778839

The largest tip works in the TGCD dock, the second largest works in the TG-16 base unit. I'm still testing to verify it doesn't have any odd issues, but so far so good. I figured I'd share, since the total for the Radio Shack AC adapter+ tip is what, $37?


I had a few bad experiences with those kind of power bricks from Wal Mart.  One blew out and torched a guitar effect pedal.  It was from PowerLine, and their customer service was a bunch of frigging douchebags.  It took months for them to reimburse me for the 90$ pedal their power brick blew up.  I had to write a few e-mails, and letters, and then I ended up having to send the thing to their HQ to get tested in a lab, where they finally went "oh, dang, I guess it really is broken".

The Radio Shack stuff is a bit more reliable for the extra money.... and the radio shack by me always gives me a free tip when I buy a powerthing.

I guess the only downside here is the Shack ones don't match the TGCD's black color.
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Re: $19 TGCD AC Adapter Found?
« Reply #2 on: September 26, 2011, 07:37:01 AM »
I guess the only downside here is the Shack ones don't match the TGCD's black color.

Spray paint and electrical tape will fix that :)
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Re: $19 TGCD AC Adapter Found?
« Reply #3 on: September 26, 2011, 07:51:51 AM »
Or go here.  I've dealt with this guy before.  Good quality stuff, awesome customer service, and decent prices.  http://www.retrogamecave.com/turbo-pc-engine-duo-power-supply.html

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Re: $19 TGCD AC Adapter Found?
« Reply #4 on: September 27, 2011, 02:35:38 AM »
Or go here.  I've dealt with this guy before.  Good quality stuff, awesome customer service, and decent prices.  http://www.retrogamecave.com/turbo-pc-engine-duo-power-supply.html


Hotdamn, those are multi-voltage units too.  That's especially handy for those of use that live in 220-240v countries.  Nice link.

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Re: $19 TGCD AC Adapter Found?
« Reply #5 on: September 27, 2011, 12:25:18 PM »
Yep, I just ordered two more for my Turbo Duos.

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Re: $19 TGCD AC Adapter Found?
« Reply #6 on: September 27, 2011, 12:40:34 PM »
Or go here.  I've dealt with this guy before.  Good quality stuff, awesome customer service, and decent prices.  http://www.retrogamecave.com/turbo-pc-engine-duo-power-supply.html


Nice link, but the OP is referring to the AC adapter for the Turbografx CD add-on - which is different from the duo. Darn you NEC!
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Re: $19 TGCD AC Adapter Found?
« Reply #7 on: September 27, 2011, 12:48:01 PM »
They have more than just the power supplies for the Duo.  All ya gotta do is contact him if you dont see it.  :)