Densetsu33 Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 The ac adapter for my super Famicom has been heating up when I play my Sega Genesis. They share the same power strip, but I don't understand why my SFC adapter is getting hot when I'm not even playing it. Is this a common occurrence? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommodoreDecker Posted April 10, 2022 Share Posted April 10, 2022 Current is always running through it when plugged into a live outlet, regardless if the device attached is powered on or not. All the PSU does is ensure power is converted into something the device attached to it can use. Most of my PSUs run cool, but one does warm up after a while regardless if the 800XL powered on or not. When not in use the power strip goes off and the PSU doesn't have to do any work to convert 120VAC to what the device needs. Some components age faster - especially if there are manufacturing quality issues above and beyond general usage. If you can find a replacement (original or compatible), it's worth doing at some point. The effects of time and entropy, it's simply wearing out. At least it's not the Atari ingot adapter. ? Those things fry computers like fish after reaching a certain point... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffythedragonslayer Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 This is a vintage Super Famicom ac adapter? I have definitely heard that devices can suck power even when they are off, the above post is probably what the people who told me that meant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayler Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 (edited) Your SFC adapter is probably going through an acute rejection cycle and is slowly trying to destroy the unknown and evil transplant. The effects can be reduced with a sharpie and writing "SNES" or "totally Nintendo" on your Genesis. For a short term aid, try feeding your Genesis some inferior ports of multi-platform titles, like Street Fighter II. Edit: Yipes, 9 months later.... I'm afraid that my advice has not reached you in time, my condolences on your dearly departed Genesis and/or adapter. That, or then some kind of wicked mutation has been given birth... Edited January 16 by Wayler 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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