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Do NES and SNES use same power?

SNES uses AC-AC adapter (maybe not all the models, though), while NES AC-DC. So if you put NES adapter into SNES, it may work, but If you put SNES adapter into NES, you can damage the NES. Generally, check if voltage and power and polarity are matches.
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Does NES and SNES use same power cord?

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 power supply does NES use?

The original NES adapter used 9VAC output, instead of 9VDC.
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What power supply does SNES use?

The NTSC SNES is rated for 10V at 850mA. Meanwhile, your power supply outputs 9V at 850mA. While it does have the correct amperage, it is short 1 volt.
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Can you use a 12v power supply for a NES?

Yeah, it'll work fine.
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Are 12v power supplies interchangeable?

– Yes, they are likely interchangeable even though voltage is not the same. This is because the voltage difference is within specs, and I am GUESSING you could go even higher or lower in voltage. Those are some very beefy supplies by the way!
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Do NES cartridges work on SNES?

The user is able to play any one of the cartridges plugged in the system at a time. SNES games operate identically to their original versions. NES games, however, have their controls revamped for the SNES controller.
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Was the SNES underpowered?

SNES slowness — Some early releases for the SNES didn't even take advantage of the processing power it did have, because memory chips that could read at faster rates were costly. The SNES would underclock its processor to accommodate games with "SlowROM" memory.
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What voltage is NES power?

The NES requires a 9 volt, 1.3 amp plug.
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Is NES power supply AC or DC?

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.
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What size plug is the NES power supply?

The NES uses a 5.5mm x 2.1mm connector at 9VAC so it doesn't matter if your power adapter is center negative or center positive.
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How many watts is SNES classic?

Even though the Super NES Classic Edition is rated for five watts, it only draws 2.3W from the provided USB adapter. The USB Micro power cord can be plugged in to any sufficiently powerful source, including a laptop or the USB power outputs on many modern TVs.
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What type of AC adapter does a SNES use?

Dexpt 5V 2A Micro USB AC Charger Adapter Fit for Nintendo NES Classic Mini Edition 2016,Playstation Classic Console 2018,SNES Super NES Classic Mini Editon 2017 Power Supply Cord (Black)
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What power supply does SNES Mini use?

Which AC Adapters Are Compatible With the Nintendo Classic Mini: Super Nintendo Entertainment System? Please use one of the following: Nintendo USB AC adapter (CLV-003(UKV)/CLV-003(EUR)) (sold separately) USB-compatible 5V/1A (5W) output AC adapter (sold separately)
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How much RAM did the SNES have?

The console contains 128 KB of general-purpose RAM, which is separate from the 64 KB VRAM dedicated to the video and audio subsystems.
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What is the longest SNES game?

10 Ridiculously Long SNES Games (& How Long They Take To Beat)
  1. 1 Final Fantasy 3 (40 to 60 hours)
  2. 2 Breath of Fire 2 (40+ hours) ...
  3. 3 Harvest Moon (40+ hours) ...
  4. 4 Lufia & The Fortress Of Doom (35 to 40 hours) ...
  5. 5 The 7th Saga (30 to 60 hours) ...
  6. 6 Ogre Battle: The March of the Black Queen (30 to 60 hours) ...
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Why are NES and SNES games so hard?

The Nintendo hard difficulty of many games released for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) was influenced by the popularity of arcade games in the mid-1980s, a period where players put countless coins in machines trying to beat a game that was brutally hard yet very enjoyable.
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What is the lifespan of a SNES cartridge?

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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Why isn t SNES backwards compatible?

this is because the CPU used by the SNES (a Ricoh 5A22) is based on the WDC 65C816, a 16-bit upgrade of the 8-bit MOS 6502 used by the NES. It starts up in 8-bit mode because that's the mode it has to be in to run NES code. another fun fact: That 16-bit 6502-descendant used in the SNES?
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Do SNES cartridges go bad?

Do Nintendo cartridges go bad? Just keep them away from humidity and heat so the contacts don't oxidize. If you take care of them, your games should last your lifetime easily: Clean the contacts and remove any dirt from the casing. Store them some place where they cannot collect dust.
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Can I use 12V 1A instead of 12V 1.5 A?

Can you use a 12V 1a charger on a 12V 1.5 a device or 12v 2a device ? You can use a 12V supply with a higher current rating, but not a lower one. The device will only draw the current it wants, but the supply has to able to put out the maximum current the device wants.
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Can I use a 24V power supply on a 12V?

Wiring a 24v power supply to 12v LED strips can be very dangerous. The effects are that the strip will initially become very hot to touch and after a while you will see the LED strip smoking.
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Can I use a 12V 2A instead of a 12V 1A?

Can I plug 12V 2A for 12V 1A? No, You can use a 12V 2A Adapter with a higher current rating, but not one with a lower current rating. The device draws only the current it needs, but the power supply must be able to output the maximum current that the device requires.
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