What are the power requirements of the SNES Classic?
The description I see on most online retailers for Nintendo’s bundle of nostalgia includes something like:
Note that an AC adapter for the USB cable is required to play the system but is not included in the packaging.
Now, there’s an “official” one for around a quarter of the price of the console, but is this necessary?
Would a phone charger plug work? A bog standard powered USB hub? The USB port on my television?
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How much power does the SNES Classic use?
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.What power supply do I need for SNES?
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If it's like the NES Classic Mini (and it's almost certain to be), almost any USB AC adaptor will work just fine. One of the 10 iPhone chargers you've got lying around or any AC adaptor that takes USB input. Further to this, you can plug your SNES Classic Mini into your TV if it has a USB port.How much RAM does a SNES Classic have?
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