The Ultimate Multi-Console Power Supply For Your Retro Consoles / MY LIFE IN GAMING

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  • Do you have multiple retro consoles hooked up? Hate those wall wart power bricks? Did you know that the PlayStation 2 Slim AC Adapter Power Supply is secretly the ultimate multi-console power supply out there, and the best thing is, you might already have one!
    Coury show you how to get this power supply working with different retro consoles!
    UPDATE: Just found out that Sony recalled PS2 Slim power supplies made between August and December 2004 for being a fire hazard. If you have one of these, check the date on the bottom label, which will tell you the manufacture date.
    "Adapters considered at-risk and eligible for the recall are printed with the model number "HP-AT048H03" and have one of the following five date stamps: 2004.8, 2004.9, 2004.10, 2004.11, 2004.12"
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    14:06 - Hooking up multiple consoles to one power supply
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  • @mylifeingaming
    @mylifeingaming  ปีที่แล้ว +345

    UPDATE: Just found out that Sony recalled PS2 Slim power supplies made between August and December 2004 for being a fire hazard. If you have one of these, check the date on the bottom label, which will tell you the manufacture date.
    "Adapters considered at-risk and eligible for the recall are printed with the model number "HP-AT048H03" and have one of the following five date stamps: 2004.8, 2004.9, 2004.10, 2004.11, 2004.12"

    • @cheekychunkSR
      @cheekychunkSR ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Phew saved my bacon with eBay there

    • @-arGru
      @-arGru ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Might want to pin this

    • @secretaccount2565
      @secretaccount2565 ปีที่แล้ว

      Im just wondering... Is this Works with mister fpga too ?

    • @fenriswolfretro6729
      @fenriswolfretro6729 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      ​@@secretaccount2565 No, MiSTer uses 5v. This would fry it.

    • @bbretro
      @bbretro ปีที่แล้ว +5

      one of my 3 was 2004.10 so thanks for the update!

  • @MrMegaManFan
    @MrMegaManFan ปีที่แล้ว +114

    I wish more people understood what a treasure this channel is to retro enthusiasts.

    • @null140
      @null140 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I'm happy with the exposure levels... those who know need to know... and those who don't yet know... will probably come to know... when they need to. Clear? Clear.

    • @superzario1000
      @superzario1000 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @gengar2816 rude

    • @karnovjunior
      @karnovjunior ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@Gengar go film yourself on camera and I'll be ready to judge ;)

  • @Voultar
    @Voultar ปีที่แล้ว +95

    This was a great video. The PS2 Slim PSU is a fantastic general purpose power supply for pretty much all "wall wart" consoles.

    • @LegendaryK4
      @LegendaryK4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It was awesome and exactly what I needed for my setup. I just wish they touched upon power the Atari 2600 since it uses that weird 3.5 mm looking jack.

    • @timusforlife
      @timusforlife ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Is it the same deal with the SCPH-79100 psu?

    • @hossammoghrabi1021
      @hossammoghrabi1021 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      can you please share the noise and ripple scope results? you may post imgur link here or in shmups forum (VEGETA user). thanks!
      i think the psu scope reading in video is not indicative as this should power a 50-60hz console which sips power according to this frequency which means more ripple.

    • @chaosdimension6433
      @chaosdimension6433 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@LegendaryK4 im using it in my 2600, I just bought a 3.5mm plug and soldered it correctly, absolutely no problem

    • @LegendaryK4
      @LegendaryK4 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@chaosdimension6433 I was able to find on Amazon a 5.5 mm x 2.1 mm to 3.5 mm jack adapter, no soldering required. Thank you though!

  • @HadesHotgun
    @HadesHotgun ปีที่แล้ว +63

    It's a pretty great feeling when the best solution is something you already own. I never would've even considered this. Nice work.

    • @butchdeadlift7551
      @butchdeadlift7551 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yeah, with the caveat that you have to spend $50+ on cables to make it work.

    • @guscheco
      @guscheco ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@butchdeadlift7551It worked! I spent about $40 but definitely worth it

    • @rijjhb9467
      @rijjhb9467 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​​@@butchdeadlift7551Those original adapters are aging, someting newer and of good quality like the PS2 PSU is safer to use. And if you count that I spent 50 euros for a newly made PSU for my C64 alone, 50+ dollars to power all your consoles is still a good deal.
      P.S. the European SNES adapter outputs AC current, so it cannot be used with the PS2 nor with any other console adapter.

  • @ThickpropheT
    @ThickpropheT ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Just so you know, the little tabs on the inside of the input jack near the negative contact are crimps that are meant to be pressed down into the shielding on the wires to give it better strength rather than having the solder be the only thing holding the wires on

    • @TheKayliedGamerChannel-YouTube
      @TheKayliedGamerChannel-YouTube ปีที่แล้ว +1

      also easy to say don't tug on any cable wires period.. always unplug and plug using the solid connector

    • @audioman612
      @audioman612 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@TheKayliedGamerChannel-TH-cam Agreed, but when giving a tutorial on how to make cables, it should be ensured that all steps are properly followed.

  • @YT-ge6vl
    @YT-ge6vl ปีที่แล้ว +14

    All of a sudden, PS2 slim power supplies on ebay became more expensive than the PS2 slims they used to be bundled with.

    • @magacop5180
      @magacop5180 ปีที่แล้ว

      And That is Corey’s eBay account selling them

    • @WillParker322
      @WillParker322 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      $20 chill people will always try to capitalize on value in a product. Thats when you dont buy it till the price goes to actual value.

    • @mattbunky
      @mattbunky 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Meh not really I checked when the video first went live and they still went for 14 to 20 bucks

  • @YokomoHoyo
    @YokomoHoyo ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I learned so much from this episode. I spent the rest of the night reading about how power adapters works. Thank you for this introduction. Having Voultar as a special guest to validate what you were saying was a smart move. Again, I thank you for opening my eyes and giving me the confidence to mess with electronics and soldering.

  • @audioman612
    @audioman612 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great video. There are a few comments I'd like to make on it:
    First off, there is zero explanation of how a switch mode (switching) power supply works. A switch mode power supply works by switching its output on and off very quickly. It's very efficient, but the downside is that it creates switching noise (as you've probably seen with bad quality third party adapters). Transformers do not use switching and while being less efficient, usually provide cleaner power. You definitely need to be pickier with switching power supplies when using vintage electronics that were not designed around them. This is a good excuse to look into recapping consoles if you haven't already, as those capacitors might already be worn out.
    With regards to how noise affects consoles, it's not just the video. It can definitely be the audio as well. Audio equipment is often extremely sensitive to the quality of its power supply. In Hi-Fi, you only started seeing good class D (switching) amplifiers relatively recently. Not very long ago, you needed to go class A or class AB or good quality sound (the downsides to class AB and especially class A are high power consumption).
    With regards to splitters and daisy chains: This can lead to interactions between the different devices connected, mainly noise. It will depend on the quality of the filtering in the various consoles. A great example of this is with guitar pedal power supplies. Cheap setups use a daisy chain (splitter) off of a single power supply, which can lead to noise, while higher-end setups will use a power supply with a large number of discrete outputs and internal circuitry to minimize interactions and noise between the pedals in the signal chain.
    With regards to building the adapter, those metal tabs that wrap around the wires need to be crimped around the wires. This is to provide extra support so that pulling on the cable, or even just bending it (which causes the wires to flex and stretch) doesn't directly tug on the soldering and conductors.
    You can easily upgrade the 7805 (the same as an LM30) if you'd like. I killed one in an old SNES of mine after adding capacitors to smooth out the vertical line issue (I ended up removing the caps as putting them on the video encoder was enough), and I upgraded it to the higher-performance LM340A which has tighter tolerances, so that's another way to improve the power circuitry of a console a bit (you could technically upgrade to a higher amperage regulator if you had a lot of power-sucking mods, but definitely be sure to manage the heat with a good heatsink at that point.
    Finally, for buying electronic components, Amazon is not the best go-to. Electronics parts distributors such as Mouser or Digi-Key far better choices with much larger selections and extremely detailed filtering capabilities.
    Great video as usual, but this one definitely had some missing details that you guys normally nail.

    • @unLuckyFetus
      @unLuckyFetus ปีที่แล้ว

      Appreciate your insight, thank you.

  • @velosiped135
    @velosiped135 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wow this is really useful information! I have 23 consoles hooked up with individual power supplies. Not only is this method great for the space savings, but the clean consistent power is awesome too.

  • @Superb_Owl80
    @Superb_Owl80 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Excellent content! I’m 42 and had most of the popular systems growing up, including a Turbografx. I’m ready to start collecting, especially with this info!

  • @Scott_Snyder
    @Scott_Snyder ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great video Coury! I’ve been interested in learning more about this since I first heard Voultar mention it on Try’s setup reorganizing streams on 5.4.2017. I’m a sucker for a good setup tour 😉… Through the years I’ve used your RGB Master Class and Studio Setup/ Room Tours as a guide for how I’ve evolved my own setup. I really appreciate all the hard work you and Try have put into this channel over the years! You guys are THE reason I got back into video games, retro and modern. Keep being 2R2BR!

  • @anthonycomeaux1804
    @anthonycomeaux1804 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This video came at the perfect time. Over the past few years, I had collected all of my old gaming stuff to just get it together, clean it all up, and test what still works. It's been a slow process with not much time I could put into it, but did recently get around to digging out the old PS2 systems. Turns out I was missing the power supply. I ordered some knockoff on Amazon and confirmed my system still works, but decided I wanted to hunt down an OEM adapter. Either by coming across one at a thrift store/yard sale or going on eBay.
    Hadn't found one yet shopping around, but this video showing the benefits of it motivated me to order a couple from eBay. One to keep with the PS2, and one to mess around with for older consoles. Unfortunately, they're $20/ea minimum on eBay (some $30) but I was able to find 2x ~$20 ones that seemed okay enough. They had seemingly reputable sellers and showed enough in the pictures to confirm the 70100 model and manufacture date at the bottom to avoid the recalled ones mentioned in the update posted. Hopefully there's no more issues that pop up and they are both functioning.
    Thanks for the video.

  • @WhatAboutZoidberg
    @WhatAboutZoidberg ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Man this will really clean up my "hidden shame" behind the tv stand. I already used the slim power supply for my PS One with screen, now to grab some of those adapters. Really cool implementation and dont need to buy a $300 bit of kit, score!

  • @SimmyBassline
    @SimmyBassline ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The amount of work that went into this episode must have been massive!

  • @Gladson
    @Gladson ปีที่แล้ว +8

    It would be useful if you had a screen with a table showing the names of all retro consoles that can make use of this power supply showing which ones need larger barrel sizes and which ones need reverted center pins

  • @hyzenthlay7151
    @hyzenthlay7151 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow... I never guessed a video would be made on this!! I changed the barrel connector on one of my Slim PSUs for a 5.5*2.1 a while ago so I could use it with my Mega Drive and MegaCD which I had modded internally to run off a single power supply, and saw it gave plenty of amps for it, as well as being a clean power. I have changed the polarity needs on several systems of mine to use this same PSU, and I just pull out the system I want to play at that moment and plug it into this supply, including my Sinclair micros and SMS. I even installed a barrel socket for it on my old Atari VCS/2600.
    I find consolidating this way much better, no old PSUs all over the place, no accidentally using the wrong polarity on a system, no issues at all.

  • @Schmeck626
    @Schmeck626 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This video has been such a huge help to me. I think it's my favorite video this year. Thanks for the quality content.

  • @PROShineKITO
    @PROShineKITO หลายเดือนก่อน

    The info you propose in this video is gold for presevation point of prespective. Thanks!

  • @seantaft3853
    @seantaft3853 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Another option, thanks to the USB 4 protocol, is using USB-C wall warts that can output 12V and get adaptors that can take it from USB-C connector to whatever your console needs.
    It's basically what they talk about here, except that are going to become more prominent as current supplies of these get taken up.

    • @timecrash85
      @timecrash85 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      TBH, it is more complicated and you need specific PD 12V trigger cables.
      Also most USB-C PD chargers output up to 100W for a single port you might be hard pressed to get enough USB PD ports or properly speced USB-PD cables that could properly support that amperage.
      Yes, USB PD is the way forward, we need more reputable brands providing USB PD chargers and PD trigger cables.

    • @gab_v250
      @gab_v250 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ​@@timecrash85I think that in some years' time (if not even months) there will be something that takes power from a USB Type C cable and steps it down to the voltage and amperage needed for these electronics. It will become a thing, I'm sure.

    • @seantaft3853
      @seantaft3853 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Gabriele V. that already exists.
      Anything with a USB-C connector has a controller that tells it how much the device can handle. It's why I can use the same connector and cable to charge my phone (30W max) and my Laptop (55W minimum).
      Also, internally, every console has voltage regulators that will step down the input voltage to the needed levels. It's why they don't fry when you plug them into a outlet with dirty voltage.

    • @NJRoadfan
      @NJRoadfan ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@timecrash85 They make USB-PD 9v trigger cables to standard barrel jacks. 9v unlike 12v is still part of the PD spec too, so every adapter you come across should support it.

  • @DarylWiseJr
    @DarylWiseJr ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice! Never knew this. I am still just amazed by MLiG’s video production quality. I wish you guys would do a video on your production setup.

  • @tonyescobar3866
    @tonyescobar3866 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    That is one of the single most useful instructional videos for retro gaming outside your outstanding RGB Video Master Class series. Thank you!

  • @joshuahelmeke
    @joshuahelmeke ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is the content I subscribed for back in the day. Super useful my dudes. 🎉

  • @jasonmuller1199
    @jasonmuller1199 ปีที่แล้ว +175

    Never trust a guy who wears sunglasses indoors

  • @ventrue6516
    @ventrue6516 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Now you gave me probably the best reason why to love my PS2 slim 😊

  • @jimmyeddy
    @jimmyeddy 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Finally bit the bullet and did this after putting it off for months. Was able to replace six power bricks and two power strips! I used a terminal block instead of soldering though for my adaptor/polarity reverse cable. My setup is just that much less cumbersome now.
    Great video!

  • @DuckmanR10
    @DuckmanR10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Never thought of this; this is amazing. I've never had the displeasure of needing a third-party PSU for my systems, but now I can certainly avoid it. This will also cleanup my CRT setup considerably.

  • @josephlbradford
    @josephlbradford ปีที่แล้ว

    Dang this was a super helpful and insightful video! I’ve got stupid long power strips that can have 12 things plugged in and have like 3 of them. This is gonna save me so much with the absolute mess of cables I have. Thank you thank you thank you!!!!!

  • @dionr1168
    @dionr1168 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Come to think of it, you can get away with NOT reversing polarity on your 4.8x1.7 F to 5.5x2.1 M adapters, because Castlemania Games sells console specific barrel adapters that reverse polarity for you if necessary (SNES being a prime example), since the Triad power supplies they sell are already Center Positive. I actually have the SNES specific barrel adapter, and just used my multimeter to confirm that it's reverse polarity.

    • @falumir1466
      @falumir1466 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      This was a fantastic tip, I actually just finished doing my own setup using these adapters! It makes so much more sense to me to keep everything center positive and then let the console specific adapters reverse the polarity.

    • @fahq4this
      @fahq4this 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      avoid castlemania games, they are skummy. check their 1 star BBB rating

  • @questforsnes9104
    @questforsnes9104 ปีที่แล้ว

    I never knew that the PS2 slim had such a good cable. Great video as always!

  • @cmatista1
    @cmatista1 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    would love to see an updated video detailing y’all’s current setup for recording/streaming!

  • @fink32
    @fink32 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Oh yeah baby! It’s a good day when MLiG releases a new video!

  • @alexander-prime
    @alexander-prime ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This might be the only time I'm sad I have a PS2 Fat, haha. Ahh well. What a cool video, thanks for sharing!

  • @csgx1
    @csgx1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've been powering my Duo R with a slim ps2 PSU for years but never thought to use splitters/plug adapters to power multiple systems from one PSU. Great info, thanks.

  • @derretrovirus2345
    @derretrovirus2345 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Video as always, extra kudos for the Truck Heck Shirt 🤘

  • @XanYT
    @XanYT ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If I didn't already have Triad PSUs for most of my systems I would definitely do this. Great video.

  • @FritzCopyCat
    @FritzCopyCat ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've been using splitter cables and adaptors on a 9 V brick for years. It's about time somebody made a video about such a thing.

  • @FaithyJo
    @FaithyJo ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A wild Voultar appeared! ❤

  • @hydroxan1508
    @hydroxan1508 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    8:32
    I don't know about the other consoles, but the NES and SNES both have an internal rectifier, which means their input is AC. This means, they will run with the correct voltage (and enough current) regardless of the polarity of the barrel plug. Maybe the models of my NES and/or SNES are somehow special, so if you're readong this make sure to check your own console's label.

    • @bobrocks95
      @bobrocks95 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Careful- from what I've seen ONLY the PAL SNES accepts AC. Everything I've read indicates the US SNES expects 10V Center Negative DC.

  • @MatSpeedle
    @MatSpeedle ปีที่แล้ว

    Well happy days I have a 70100 already! This is great info and I'll be using this a lot more it now, time to free up some plug sockets! Thanks dude!

  • @m00nd95
    @m00nd95 ปีที่แล้ว

    kind of amazed not more people knew about this, even though I don't have a Ps2 slim anymore i kept one of these power supplies as it's very useful for powering all sorts of devices

  • @BennionChris
    @BennionChris ปีที่แล้ว

    Dang this is rad. I think I have one in my basement cables box, I’ll probably try to do this. Thanks for the video!

  • @49AbjectTestament
    @49AbjectTestament ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I know this will probably be buried by now and is more of a fringe/weird case, but I wasn't able to get this to power my Atari Jaguar and CD properly. I was getting video artifacts and errors consistently, even when they were the only devices plugged into the PS2 power supply. Genesis, Super Nintendo and AV Famicom all work great, but just had issues with the Jagaur. I'm sure this will only be of benefit to a handful of Jaguar weirdos and might even be user error, but just wanted that out there. Fantastic video and very happy with how it eliminates wall warts and dodgy replacement power supplies!

  • @MARCSLASH
    @MARCSLASH ปีที่แล้ว

    I bought a bunch of those PS2 slims power supplies to use on of my systems several years ago. It works great.

  • @BabusGameRoom
    @BabusGameRoom ปีที่แล้ว

    A 17+ minute video about a power supply from my favourite channel? Heck yes, I'll watch it! =D

  • @itchyisvegeta
    @itchyisvegeta ปีที่แล้ว

    Always stick with official power supplies when you can.
    Whenever I got a generic power supply, I always measure the voltage from it. Got a generic Genesis one that was rated over 5 volts higher than it should have been.
    Glad to see a great alternative.

  • @shagnastyfo20
    @shagnastyfo20 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love these deep dives

  • @AceTrainerX3
    @AceTrainerX3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The biggest revelation is that I can indeed safely use my PS2 Slim power adapter with my 32X. It's the only system in my setup that can't be used with my awesome TRIAD PSU, which is even compatible with my 9 volt Neo Geo AES. I do plan on getting a PC Engine Duo RX at some point, so it's good to know I can safely use it with a power supply i already have lying around.

  • @RetroRick1990
    @RetroRick1990 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wonderful, I've got my Turbo Duo R today, just using my old ps2 power supply adapter did the trick!, thanks for the video!

  • @kutulukutu
    @kutulukutu ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man, forget everything else, this will finally be a solution for the Genesis/CD/32x! One reliable adapter for all three is wonderful. Only took 67 years, but we now have the solution; and of course it came from these guys. Great vid and info, as always!
    And thanks for the update in the description, that's great to know.

    • @happyspaceinvader508
      @happyspaceinvader508 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Umm… 67?

    • @kutulukutu
      @kutulukutu ปีที่แล้ว

      @@happyspaceinvader508 You're right, it's probably closer to 68 or 69 years now; but when I round up years it makes me feel even older.

  • @funkified-
    @funkified- ปีที่แล้ว

    this is a great PSA, cant wait to set this up and declutter my power bar area around the PVM setup!

  • @junker15
    @junker15 ปีที่แล้ว

    I made my own one of these that has a power supply that's 9VDC@5A
    It was years ago, so I used the original cables from the busted wall warts for each system: NES*2, Genesis (1 and 2), Atari 2600, Atari 7800, SNES. For the Nintendo consoles, their bricks supplied ~10VAC, so feeding these +9VDC center-positive (and REGULATED, unlike the originals) was no problem. They just regulate down to +5VDC after passing through a bridge rectifier.
    The others were originally supplied with unregulated DC. For center-positive systems, just adapt and plug in. The 7800 is an oddball. For that Genesis 1, I built my own bridge rectifier and installed it inside so that either my center-positive supply or the original center-negative one worked. I had previously swapped the cable inside so it was center-positive, but recently undid that.
    A bit of a torture test was indeed for me to power on every system I supported at once. My supply also has a voltmeter and ammeter so I can tell if the current draw is getting too high. I knew I wouldn't have more than a couple on at once normally, and it passed the test, so all's good.

  • @DouglasTitchmarsh
    @DouglasTitchmarsh ปีที่แล้ว

    Great idea and well presented. Thank you for this, it will be useful for my setup.

  • @SlickEd91
    @SlickEd91 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very informative, thanks guys👍

  • @gochadc
    @gochadc ปีที่แล้ว

    You read my mind, my Genesis 1 power supply sucks, it haz a buzzing sound and every time I try another one I get some kind of artifact on the image, so this video is such a blessing!
    I'll probably modify one to chech if this solves my issues.

  • @SuperNicktendo
    @SuperNicktendo ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's a great idea - I suggest getting some blue masking tape to label each cord so you know you're plugging it in to the right system.

  • @PSPpocketfilms
    @PSPpocketfilms ปีที่แล้ว

    When I moved a few years ago in anticipation of the birth of my daughter, the "game room" unfortunately got the boot. I've been attempting to streamline a drop in system. Packing all systems in another room with their respective cables. Having a single power adapter in the living room and small adapters on each system would absolutely better the streamline. Thanks C!

  • @zartiz
    @zartiz ปีที่แล้ว

    This is so cool, I do have one of those just laying around. I guess this means is time to bring out the soldering Iron and to store away those gigantic power supply bricks to clean up my setup

  • @ragkong
    @ragkong ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for yet another great video!

  • @zipple41
    @zipple41 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a non-functioning PS2 Slim, but kept the power supply lying around. I'm glad to have a use for it (and finally be able to hookup up all of my consoles in my CRT corner).

  • @ThomasJohnBourne
    @ThomasJohnBourne ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is incredibly niche but super useful. I don’t actually own anything pre-PS2 and just use MiSTer for it but I’m happy to know that if for whatever reason I get a tower of power I can just get a power splitter and go from there hahah. Keep up the good work as always. Fun to see Mr. Power Supply himself, Voultar, as well.

  • @WakandaForever1776
    @WakandaForever1776 ปีที่แล้ว

    finally back to videos why I subbed you guys instead of live videos of you playing classics

  • @Bobbus74
    @Bobbus74 ปีที่แล้ว

    Seems a versatile piece of kit.

  • @brandogg
    @brandogg ปีที่แล้ว

    This is awesome! I just hooked up moat of my consoles (NES, SNES, Genesis 1, 32X, N64, PSX, Dreamcast, PS2, Xbox, Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, Wii U, PS4, Switch) and it's a mess of wires, making a couple adapters should clean it up quite a bit.

  • @rentoptional1524
    @rentoptional1524 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Wow! This is pretty cool. Personally, I'll stick with using triads for my old consoles. However, it is really really neat that this is possible. I also always appreciate a Voultar cameo.

    • @RideRedRacer
      @RideRedRacer ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ya I'm all set up with the triad also. Works great

  • @Noobsaibot21
    @Noobsaibot21 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice one. I think the Megadrive/MCD/32X power brick combo alone warrants giving this a try.

    • @wan5atwan5
      @wan5atwan5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I just got done making one for this very setup. The sega cd has a loud buzzing when accessing the discs. Seems fine on the genesis and 32x though. I swapped back out for an official psu for the sega cd and the problem is gone.

  • @treefroggy
    @treefroggy ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One luxury of having only Japanese import cartridge-based systems is I can use the same 9v power supply for my Famicom, PC Engine, Mega Drive, and Super Famicom. I live off grid with solar power on a 12v lithium system, so I looked into making DC-DC power supplies for all my retro consoles. But because I'm not an expert, it caused some ground loop issue that could damage the systems, so I went back to using AC Adapters running off my inverter, even though it's less efficient going from DC-AC-DC again. I also have picoPSU for my Saturn, Playstation, and Dreamcast, but again, that caused some ground loop issues, and my original stock interal PSUs are still working fine, so I went back to using an AC cable for those. The biggest thing I'd want to DC mod someday would be the CRT I use. There are 12v CRTs made for portability, but mine doesn't have that, so it'd be really nice to be able to use direct DC input on one and save some power. This is an edge case that there's not much interest in, so I've been forging my own path on this. Next step is to study the circuits in these AC adapters to see what they do with the DC output to isolate it, protect it, etc. and apply that to my own dc-dc circuit.

  • @brux357
    @brux357 ปีที่แล้ว

    The last thing I need right now is another rabbit hole like this to fall down 😭 extremely cool use for this though. Thanks for spreading the info

  • @DARK__KING
    @DARK__KING 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    thank you so much for the info

  • @andyjohnson8558
    @andyjohnson8558 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've spent so much effort on getting all my AC wiring just right with strips and extensions and adaptors.... I can't wait to do it all again but better this way, haha.
    Also; ah yeah Truck Heck shirt! -Hello- from a fellow Goblin Bunker dweller.

  • @bardknight
    @bardknight ปีที่แล้ว

    This is great to know. I have one of these power supplies but don't actually have a PS2 Slim. Just need to check that it's not one of the fire hazard ones haha.

  • @tyisafk
    @tyisafk ปีที่แล้ว

    I was very close to starting a USB C project for my older consoles (Linus Tech Tips did a video on this), but this is WAY better! Definitely gonna hunt one down for safe keeping.

  • @javierortiz82
    @javierortiz82 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is fascinating, I'll look for this adapter

  • @smoothchills3072
    @smoothchills3072 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I used this PS2 slim adapter for my DIY audio amplifier as my hands-on school project. I modified the output voltage from 8.5V to 12 Volts DC by soldering a different resistor beside a TL431 voltage reference IC inside of the power supply. And it works well!
    Here are some of my observations:
    - The circuit board has a Delta brand marking.
    - The entire power supply is EMI-shielded with metal sheet.
    - The transformer is also EMI-shielded.
    - The output has an inductor in series for further EMI filtering.
    - The output has class Y capacitors connected to each mains AC input terminal.
    - The capacitor (82μF 400V) of the primary side is not auto-discharged when it is not plugged in. There's NO bleeder resistor across the capacitor. It's because the switching regulator IC is powered by a separate half wave rectifier from AC input. For safety, I soldered a 2 megaohm bleeder resistor (two 1 megaohm 1/4 watt resistors in series) across it to discharge it to under 10 volts in 30 minutes when it's unplugged.

    • @sansnom
      @sansnom ปีที่แล้ว

      Got any schematic of your work, I think that a 12V modded psu with a reDream PSU might be good

  • @TheRealGara
    @TheRealGara ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Dang, didn't they used to charge like $50 for those retro game cave Genesis trio power supplies? I'm guessing all the Triad solutions are still fine. I'm a bit surprised they didn't even get a mention. My first thought went to them when seeing the video.

  • @Brodensson
    @Brodensson 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent video! The only improvement I can suggest is to add an overcurrent or overload protection circuit off the end of the PS2 adaptor. That way, even if you accidentally leave too many devices on, you can't accidentally damage the power supply

  • @danielfatfingahs5649
    @danielfatfingahs5649 ปีที่แล้ว

    15 mins published and I'm here!

  • @adamarstall7
    @adamarstall7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice to see Coury repping Truck Heck.

  • @rfmerrill
    @rfmerrill ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Using a single DC supply plugged into multiple consoles simultaneously can cause some weird issues sometimes, usually related to ground loops.
    One example is that if you use a single power supply for a tower of power *and* you're using the Genesis's AV or headphone out, you may notice the audio is a bit noisy. Using the RCA out of the sega CD or giving the CD unit its own power supply can cut that noise down.
    If they exist, using an A/V switch that also switches the grounds is ideal, as it can eliminate ground loops created by having the power and AV grounds of all your consoles connected together.

  • @cjr3907
    @cjr3907 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just discovered this for my CDX last week!

  • @johncraw8572
    @johncraw8572 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesomeness video please do more thanks 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @hajilee4539
    @hajilee4539 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another amazing DVD quality video. Thanks guys!

    • @gamecubeplayer
      @gamecubeplayer ปีที่แล้ว +2

      dvd quality? this video is 1920x1080p60 while dvd is 720x480p30

    • @hajilee4539
      @hajilee4539 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@gamecubeplayer Please tell me you are joking...

    • @gamecubeplayer
      @gamecubeplayer ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@hajilee4539 what? that's a fact

    • @hajilee4539
      @hajilee4539 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ​@@gamecubeplayer Oh God you really weren't joking...
      I obviously wasn't talking about the resolution, and trust me I am well aware of the specs DVD's have. I meant that they were good enough that they could sell a MLiG DVD. The episodes are so professionally made and the quality of the presentation is so high that I could easily imagine them on store shelves.

    • @gamecubeplayer
      @gamecubeplayer ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@hajilee4539 fun fact: blu-ray supports 1920x1080p60

  • @jessek8137
    @jessek8137 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is perfect! I have a rack mountable power strip with switches on the front to keep everything clean, but that is still not enough. The Sega tower of power really is an outlet hog, but I got the parts, and now the Sega Genesis, 32x, Sega CD, plus the NES and SNES use only one outlet. Amazing solution.

    • @wan5atwan5
      @wan5atwan5 ปีที่แล้ว

      hey keep us updated. I just build this for a sega tower of power but ended up using an OG psu on the sega cd as the home made cable was making the console produce a loud byzzing noise when accessing the disc.

  • @Demokirby
    @Demokirby ปีที่แล้ว

    Already got triads, but this is perfect for spare for work benches or traveling without messing setup or spending money

  • @byronlaw6491
    @byronlaw6491 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. The U.K. PS2 slim is the same basic brick as the US one so I can use it to power the Nomad now instead of buying another Triad. Thanks again.

  • @ZeroTheRecalled
    @ZeroTheRecalled ปีที่แล้ว

    Never thought I'd see a Skygunner disk in a random video that came across my feed. But you know, I'm pleasantly surprised.

  • @Nukle0n
    @Nukle0n ปีที่แล้ว +1

    11:29 "The red wire is positive, the black wire is negative". I think that's a little confusing when it's a loose plug, i'd suggest saying if it's tip or sleeve instead, since that's what really matters here, the polarity comes when you hook it up, if you decided to hook it up as a straight cable or a polarity switcher. Also you should squeeze those tabs around the wire, they act as extra strain relief so a soldering joint doesn't break and short out things. Also as a precaution I'd always recommend checking with a multimeter when making a cable like that, just to be sure. You can never really be sure about which tab goes where on plugs for soldering like that.

  • @stareanddream
    @stareanddream ปีที่แล้ว

    Catching up on MLiG, and I just wanna say…the shot at 0:33 looks fantastic.
    Would you two be interested in doing another room/setup tour? It’s been ages since the last one.
    No shot is superfluous: I need explanations of the TV stands, console cubbies, docks, chargers, everything

  • @Sebastian_Athea
    @Sebastian_Athea ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Those old school bricks are called linear power supplies, they aren't as efficient as switch mode PSUs but even mediocre linear supply will provide output cleaner from the best switch mode supplies, that's not to say switch mode supplies are bad but there's a reason why all of high precision electronics lab instruments and high end audio hardware use Linear PSUs

  • @bland9876
    @bland9876 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I didn't even know power supplies for the PlayStation 2 slim existed. I don't think I've ever seen one before. Back when I would go to yard sales you'd see lots of PlayStation 2 slims but you'd never find any power supplies. At one point I had five consoles without a power supply and I didn't sell any of them because I wanted to test if they were working first and I thought eventually I'd find a power supply.

  • @stupidbluebird
    @stupidbluebird 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i use ps2 slim and psp chargers for tons of things in my gaming setup! super easy to just swap over when i want to play another console or need to use a different upscaler/converter.

  • @TheRestartPoint
    @TheRestartPoint ปีที่แล้ว

    I have one, and I never thought of this!

  • @Brdo666
    @Brdo666 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I might be mistaken but I believe the Korg Volca is centre positive with a 4.8 x 1.7 mum barrel tip. Daisy chains for those that power multiple Volcas off of one PSU are readily available. So this might be a good alternative to doing the whole conversion to 5.5x2.2mm thing

    • @Brdo666
      @Brdo666 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Update - I have tested this with a korg volca daisy chain adapter and have confirmed it works perfectly. Now have my Sega megadrive and ps2 slim sharing the same PSU

    • @bobrocks95
      @bobrocks95 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Brdo666 Sounds cool, but does this let you use any 5.5 x 2.1mm systems? Converting to that first was because most adapters available now were made for the Triad which has 5.5 x 2.1mm center positive to start with.

    • @Brdo666
      @Brdo666 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bobrocks95 you’d still have to convert for other systems, but this is a good alternative if you’re like me and are only looking to power systems using a 4.8 x 1.7 mm barrel. I don’t own any systems that require 5.5 x 2.2mm

  • @mistamontiel00
    @mistamontiel00 ปีที่แล้ว

    Secured a Retrogamecave for my Genny M2+CDM2+X set, fabulous! Then to have states and SMS compatibility back I got my first Model 1 with EXT port and HD printed around cartridge slot, that monster came with glorious RF! And.. dreadful sound noise! Its original wall wart was spent totally shot, I got Retrogamecave single power supply and it absolutely sung+sings then

  • @michaels9917
    @michaels9917 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow...this is why I love TH-cam. I will be fixing the mess of wires I have behind my entertainment center. You made my wife happy.

  • @OregonChronic
    @OregonChronic ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video

  • @TheKayliedGamerChannel-YouTube
    @TheKayliedGamerChannel-YouTube ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Power Up!
    Nice share ⚡⚡👋
    I made a barrel adaptor for an Official Game Gear Battery pack to fit my Turbo Express BITD, saved me a fortune in batteries. 😅
    I'd add a disclaimer to this type of video - any modifications at your own risk ✌️

  • @WMARUoriginal
    @WMARUoriginal ปีที่แล้ว

    Both my PS2 slims gave this adapter. I feel like I hit the lottery!

  • @thanos_x23
    @thanos_x23 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nes and Pal Snes have an internal bridge rectifire, that means that they will accept
    AC, DC center positive or DC center negative

    • @draganandjelkovic4838
      @draganandjelkovic4838 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Forr NES that is thrue but NTSC SNES dosen`t have bridge rectifier.

    • @thanos_x23
      @thanos_x23 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@draganandjelkovic4838 My PAL Snes "power supply" is just a transformer in a box. I thought that would be the same for the NTSC one. Thanks for clarifying

  • @AmazingFrenchman
    @AmazingFrenchman ปีที่แล้ว

    Mind. Blown.

  • @j0h0h0
    @j0h0h0 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome solution. I use this power supply for my psone lcd combo, because it didnt come with the power supply and a regular psone psu is to small.
    Also, please use the strain relief inside the connector, otherwise you might snag the wires form the pads when pulling on the wires. Pulling the wires is also not recommended because these connectors are not very strong.