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Re: Sega Nomad Power Supply (PAL) [message #126585] Fri, 17 November 2006 13:25 Go to next message
BelPowerslave is currently offline  BelPowerslave
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gouki16@msn.com wrote:
> I recently got bought a Sega Nomad and need an AC adapter to get the
> most out of it. As I live in the U.K as opposed to the U.S.A would
> using my 32X or gamegear power supply work as they are both PAL power
> supplies?
> Would this overheat and fry the Nomad?
> Would I be better off getting an American powersupply and Step down
> adpater instead?
>
> Thanks
>

Not sure on that, but man I'd hold off trying *anything* until someone
can give you an answer! I'll crosspost this to ASG and see if anyone
knows anything on it there...

Bel
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Re: Sega Nomad Power Supply (PAL) [message #126586 is a reply to message #126585] Fri, 17 November 2006 15:29 Go to previous messageGo to next message
gouki16 is currently offline  gouki16
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Thanks for the info. I'll wait and see. My American charger should be
here in a week anyway
BelPowerslave wrote:

> gouki16@msn.com wrote:
>> I recently got bought a Sega Nomad and need an AC adapter to get the
>> most out of it. As I live in the U.K as opposed to the U.S.A would
>> using my 32X or gamegear power supply work as they are both PAL power
>> supplies?
>> Would this overheat and fry the Nomad?
>> Would I be better off getting an American powersupply and Step down
>> adpater instead?
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>
> Not sure on that, but man I'd hold off trying *anything* until someone
> can give you an answer! I'll crosspost this to ASG and see if anyone
> knows anything on it there...
>
> Bel
> --
> Whip Ass Gaming: http://www.whipassgaming.com/
>
> "We'll meet again...in Hell."
> - Cobra, The Space Adventure
Re: Sega Nomad Power Supply (PAL) [message #126587 is a reply to message #126585] Sat, 18 November 2006 04:25 Go to previous message
BelPowerslave is currently offline  BelPowerslave
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gouki16@msn.com wrote:
> In regards to the input of the nomad what should it be?
> I know the output of my 32X power supply is 10 Volts and 850mA.

I believe it's the same as the 32X/Genesis 2 power supply. I know I use
a power block from a 32X or Genesis 2 on my Nomad here in the US. Again,
verify that, but I'm pretty sure that's right. :)

Bel

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