Power supply for US SNES?

[yesteryeargames]

I have heard that a UK PAL Sega Megadrive power pack will work safely with a US SNES or Jap Super Famicom? What about a SNES Mini or Super Famicom Jr?

If true how is this possible as I thought they needed different Voltage?

Can anyone confirm this please?

If this is correct, Is is the Megadrive 1 or 2 power pack that works?

Thanks!

[egparadigm]

I can't answer your question about the SNES mini or Super Famicom Jr, but a UK MD1 power supply definitely works with a US SNES - I have one hooked up that way. You need to make an adapter so that the plug fits:

http://www.mmmonkey.co.uk/console/nintendo/snes-power.htm

That link confirms it works with a Super Famicom, too.

[yesteryeargames]

So the megadrive 1 Power supply won't just fit a US SNES without modifying it first?

[Cauterize]

The US SNES Power Adapter end bit you plug in is slightly larger.
I found one of the correct ends at Maplins that fits into one of those multi-voltage adapters. If you want, ill try find mine and get a photo for you later tonight.

EDIT: I dont really need to, I have exactly the same one as mmmonkey in the photo. Its the one with the blue tip

[Mayhem]

Yep, you need an adapter. This is how I power my US SNES too, via an MD transformer!

[markpsych]

Have a boxed factory SNES PSU for NTSC snes with a UK plug if you're interested. Basically unused. Heavy beast, so would want ?8 all in. PM me if you'd like it

[Duddyroar]

My MD PSU powers my Super Famicom, too.

And my Virtual Boy, for that matter!