$19 TGCD AC Adapter Found?

GohanX · 09/21/2011, 11:06 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?

Arkhan Asylum · 09/22/2011, 12:39 AM

Quote from: JKM on 09/21/2011, 11:06 PMI 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.

BlackandBlue · 09/26/2011, 02:37 PM

Quote from: guest on 09/22/2011, 12:39 AMI 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

Bernie · 09/26/2011, 02:51 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

termis · 09/27/2011, 09:35 AM

Quote from: bernielindell on 09/26/2011, 02:51 PMOr 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.

Bernie · 09/27/2011, 07:25 PM

Yep, I just ordered two more for my Turbo Duos.

guyjin · 09/27/2011, 07:40 PM

Quote from: bernielindell on 09/26/2011, 02:51 PMOr 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!

Bernie · 09/27/2011, 07:48 PM

They have more than just the power supplies for the Duo. All ya gotta do is contact him if you dont see it.