32x doesn't need power supply? Huh?

Post by **nova1313** » Sat Jan 19, 2008 7:48 pm

So I previously had a genesis1, sega cd side model, and a 32x. When you ran all three you needed 3 power supplies one for each. When I got a new model 2 genesis I replaced the genesis 1. I am able to play 32x games without the power supply in the 32x. If I have it in the whole combination will not shut down until I pull the power from the 32x. Is this normal for a model 2? I was under the impression I needed all power adapters on all systems.

To go from the genesis to the 32x. I'm using a 9 to 9 pin minidin cable I bought off a site on the net. I found it recommended off here. It works great my video was flaky before.

Post by **HeavyMetalMe** » Sat Jan 19, 2008 8:31 pm

I have the equipment to verify this claim.

I will test it out tonight.

Post by **deathred** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 5:01 pm

you know that I've been having trouble with 2 32x's i got from eBay... i thought they all had issues cause when i had all 3 power blocks (model 2 genesis, 32x and sega cd), i could never get the damn thing to turn off without unplugging them.

I tried it with just the power on the model to genny and the sega cd... the 32x works fine.... and now i can turn the damned thing off!

Post by **HeavyMetalMe** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 10:05 pm

I definitely forgot I was going to test this idea until that last person posted. Can anyone else verify this?

Post by **OogaHoogaBooga** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 1:45 pm

You definately need all three, if using the wrong power adaptor it will eventually fry your stuff, but it ends up doing this.

Post by **deathred** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 8:34 pm

that really odd, cause i have two different model 2 gennys, and 2 32x's. When i hook either of the model 2 gennys with my sega cd and any 32x, with all the power cords, i cant turn of the machine without unplugging them.

I've been using them without power cords on the 32x and they work fine, i can power the unit on and off, and play every 32x game i own.

I understand about the wrong power cords, but i'm using the ones that came with my systems, all yellow tip ['cept for the sega cd which has a black tip] sega adapters.

Post by **jupitersj** » Fri Feb 29, 2008 10:16 pm

I have a model 2 sega cd + gen 2 + 32x. With the proper adaptors in the proper consoles mine shuts on and off fine. If I remove the power from the 32x my 32x games will NOT work... the sega cd power light will come on for a few seconds then shut off and I'll just get a black screen(this is with a 32x game inserted).

You probably have one or more wrong adaptors an/or have them in the wrong system(s).

Post by **deathred** » Fri Feb 29, 2008 10:42 pm

i dont know whats up with my stuff, then.

and no, im not using wrong adapters, all are original sega ones.

Post by **nova1313** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 3:22 pm

yay for someone else seeing what I'm seeing.

The rounded adapter is used for the 32x. Heres what I'm using:

black tip to sega cd. It came with this (same as genesis 1 power supply). Model mk-1602 9v DC 1.2Amp
Genesis 2 (bought used but this is what it came with) Yellow tip- mk2103.. Output 10v DC .85A
32X supply. More rounded. Yellow Tip MK2103 but looks diff then other one.. output 10v dc .85a.

I'm leaving just the genesis 2 and the sega cd plugged in and then the 32x works. Previously when I had genesis 1, sega cd 2, and 32x hooked up I had the rounded 32x supply in and 2 of of the black tip supplys the mk1602's.

Any idea's?

Post by **molotovwars** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 11:52 pm

I've been meaning to get a 32x, but want to be clear on the cords I will need for one. I have the Sega Genesis I with Sega CD side attachment, (thought I don't have any Sega CD games ATM, so I use just the Genesis portion disconnected from the Sega CD).

If I buy a 32x, it seems I need a power cord, is there also an AV cord or something to go from the 32x to TV? As far as the power cord goes, someone posted a link to this: http://www.ztnetstore.com/product_info. ... cts_id/243 and people responded that this was the same power cord as used for the Game Gear, which I have a few of so thats shouldn't be a problem.