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Can you use 12v adapter for NES?

Yeah, it'll work fine.
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What power adapter does NES use?

The NES Classic Edition and Super NES Classic Edition systems are each powered by a USB cable (Type A to micro B) and a USB AC adapter (output: 5V/1A).
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What kind of AC adapter does A NES use?

Nintendo Classic Mini: NES is powered by a USB cable (type A to type micro-B) and a USB AC adapter (output: 5V/1.0A/5W), which is available from retailers.
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Can the NES take DC power?

The AC goes through a rectifier in the NES that converts it to DC. It's harmless to send DC through the rectifier, just redundant but it won't hurt anything. As a side effect, you also don't have to worry about tip polarity - either polarity will work on a NES. This was already mentioned.
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What happens if I use A 12V adapter on A 5V device?

The device will very likely burn out. In addition, depending on what the device is and the capacity of the 12V supply, connecting a 12V supply to a device rated 5V max could lead to a hazard - fire, explosion, etc.
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Can I use a 12V charger instead of 5V?

Yes, it is absolutely safe to charge a device with a charger that has more current capacity than needed. Since the voltage is held constant (5V), the only factor that determines current draw is the load (another term for resistance) the device places on the charger.
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What happens if I use a 12V adapter on a 9V device?

If you have a 12V adapter, you might wonder whether you can use it to power your 9V guitar pedals. In most cases, you cannot use a 12V adapter to power a 9V guitar pedal. Using a 12V adapter on a pedal designed to only handle 9V can completely destroy it.
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How many watts does NES use?

Nintendo Switch

Compare that to the 1985 Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), which used 9 W of power, and the 1996 Nintendo 64, which drew 19 W.
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Do you need RF adapter NES?

On the NES console, the RF Out or RF switch is a white round port that accepts a standard ¼” male coaxial connection. You can find the RF Out port on the right side of the CH3-CH4 switch. Unfortunately, most modern TVs will not accept a male-to-female RF cable. Thus, we will need to use an RF converter box.
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How do I connect my Nintendo NES to my TV?

Hook up the NES Classic Edition to your television or monitor. Connect one end of the HDMI cable to an available HDMI port on your television or monitor, and the other end to the HDMI port on the back of the control deck.
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What devices use a 12V AC adapter?

Common devices that can use 12V USB adapters include:
  • Cellphones.
  • Tablets.
  • GPS units.
  • FM broadcasters.
  • Bluetooth hands-free devices.
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Can you use a non Nintendo AC adapter?

This is not recommended. Nintendo AC Adapters are specially designed to work with the appropriate system. If a non-licensed AC Adapter is used (even if it outputs the right current and voltage), it may work, and/or may eventually damage the Nintendo System.
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What uses a 12 volt AC adapter?

Typical Applications for 12V Power Supplies

Computer peripherals use it, as well as telecommunications and fiber optic networks and voice, data, and analog communications. You may see it being used in universities and educational facilities as well as instrumentation and electronics.
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Can you use any 12V adapter?

No you can't just use any 12V AC adaptor on your keyboard.
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What kind of output does an NES have?

The console's standard display resolution is 256 × 240 pixels, though video output options vary between models. The original Famicom features only radio frequency (RF) modulator output, while the NES additionally includes support for composite video via RCA connectors.
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Do NES and SNES have same power supply?

In PAL regions, yes (same plug, both systems accept AC). Not for the North American one (plug's different, and the stock NES adapter output AC instead of DC).
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What voltage is NES?

my original nes-001 says it requires 9 v 850ma.
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How many volts can an NES take?

Voltage and amperage. The NES requires a 9 volt, 1.3 amp plug. Essentially, you can use any plug that A) supplies exactly 9 volts, B) supplies at least 1.3 amps, and (least importantly) C) fits the hole.
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How many watts is Nintendo AC adapter?

The Nintendo Switch AC Adapter supports 7.5 watts (5 volts @ 1.5 amps) and 39 watts (15 volts @ 2.6 amps) charging profiles over its USB Type-C connector.
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Why are NES cartridges so big?

Why are NES cartridges so big, when the actual contents are so small? There are a variety of factors, but it boils down to design and perception. Nintendo wanted to reshape how people looked at video games. To understand this, you have to consider the world of video games in the mid 1980s.
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How long will a NES console last?

The systems were only designed to last 10-20 years. 80% would still be fine after 20 years. There is a geometric curve so 40 years would be close to 20%. You can't properly test them without removing them, and if you're removing them you may as well replace them.
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Can I use a 12V power supply instead of 9V?

You cannot use that adapter because it is outputting more voltage than the original (12v vs. 9v). This has a likely chance of burning out one or more of the components within the router.
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Can I run 12V device on 9V?

No. The device will only draw the current it needs to function, which should be 1.2 Amps.
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Is it OK to use 12V adapter for 9V router?

No. If you are going to use another adapter use one with the same voltage and at least the same amperage. If you use one with less amperage then the device might try draw more juice and burn out the new adapter.
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