North American Power Source usable on Mega Drive?

[Hobie-wan]

A Gen 2 plug is fine on the Gen 3. It has a bit more amperage, but that's fine as the console will only pull what it needs. The Gen 3 plug is the same tip as the 2, but it is smaller with less amps, so you wouldn't want to use it on a 2 or any other Gen type things.

[samsonlonghair]

Listen to Hobie. He knows better than I do.

Listening to me is like getting medical advice from a veterinarian. I understand the gist of it, but it's not really my field of expertise.

[Hobie-wan]

Was nothing wrong with your provided info. I was just elaborating a bit.

[ninjainspandex]

Thanks Samson!!

I can also confirm from experience, my friend in Japan gave me his Megadrive model 1 sans power adapter and I have been using the one from my US model 1 for years now with no issues. As long as you are using the right adapter for the right model not region. This guide is very helpful http://www.gametrog.com/GAMETROG/How_wh ... -s95j.html


Also a model 1 Genesis adapter will work with the Super Famicom, so that is also very handy.

[Crabmaster2000]

I'm eager to hear how it worked out for you, Crabmaster. What games are you playing on your Mega Drive?

Nothing yet, just acquired the system a few days ago. If it was as easy as using another power supply I already had I was thinking of keeping it and ordering a few exclusives. Any game suggestions?

Thanks for the extra verification guys!

[GSZX1337]

Listen to Hobie. He knows better than I do.

Listening to me is like getting medical advice from a veterinarian. I understand the gist of it, but it's not really my field of expertise.

Oh, I’ll take a vet over an M.D. any day. They gotta be able to cure a lizard, a chicken, a pig, a frog - all on the same day.