Sega Genesis/Mega Drive Tower-of- Power 3-in-1 Triad AC Adapter

In this episode, we show you how to simplify your wiring for a Sega Tower of Power (Genesis or Mega Drive, Sega CD or Mega CD, and 32X) with a Triad power supply, replacing the three separate AC adapters with one smaller unit.

The Sega Genesis and Mega Drive were really incredible systems. From marketing gimmicks like "Blast Processing" to truly revolutionary games that challenged Nintendo's dominance of the market, Genesis did what other systems could not. One of the things about the system was the number of add-ons that it had over the years. Whether we are talking about the Sega CD/Mega CD or the 32x, Sega loved bolting on components and keeping the system on life support. One of the biggest issues with these add-ons, however, is the fact that each one requires its own separate power supply. Over the years, these can become damaged, broken, or lost. You also need three power supplies to power the Tower of Power. That's where the Triad power supply comes in, powering all three devices from one convenient brick.

There are two different configurations of this power supply, one which accommodates a Model 1 Genesis, one would accommodate a Model 2. The main difference is the additional pigtails that are included with the adapter, as the Model 1 has a slightly larger barrel size than what the Model 2 does. It puts out clean power, is significantly lighter than the original power supplies, and condenses everything down to just one electrical outlet. As this is designed to be used around the world, it even conveniently includes several electrical outlet adapters to snap into the face of the power supply itself.

While I do own a Model 2 Genesis and Model 2 Sega CD, I have retired both of them in favor of a JVC X'EYE. As such, I only needed two of the power leads coming off of the AC adapter. The X'EYE actually uses the smaller model 2 Genesis tip for power, So I wound up using two of the yellow adapter pigtails and did not use the red one at all The fitment in the sockets were perfect, they weren't too tight, they weren't too loose, and they were also the proper length

Powering on my system, it worked from the word go. I had no issues whatsoever with either the X'EYE or my 32x, as you can see it was playing Virtua Racing behind me without any issue. I was also able to remove an extra power supply from the back of my outlet strip, reducing strain on the system from the weight of the transformer and also reducing overall current usage.

Why It RoX:
- Consolidates three power supplies into one
- Two separate units for the model 1 or model two Genesis/ Mega Drive
- Included hook and loop straps to keep your wiring neat
- Regular price at around $60

What could be improved:
- I would love if the regular price was what the sale price is right now
- Sliding the prong adapter into place was a bit of a pain
- Having a two two pigtail adapter would be nice for someone like me

Should you buy one?
If you own a Sega Genesis, Sega CD, and SEGA 32X, you absolutely should pick one of these up. It will simplify your wiring so much. And eliminate heat-generating power bricks from your retro gaming setup. This is an exceptional add-on for the Sega Tower of power, and one that has dramatically come down in price in recent years. I remember the first adapters like this that I saw selling for over $100, so being able to pick this up now for what I did. Thrilled me. Best of all, it is compatible with the Mega Drive, Genesis, and all the variance compatible with the Tower of power. I cannot recommend this highly enough.

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