alternative PSone PSUs?

[RuffNEC]

hi, are there any good Psone PSUs alternatives as they are now 24years old? Like something from Triad or so. But the Specs are kinda weird 7.5V at 2.0A ? and not sure what size the barrel connector has. Any differences across de the different regions NTSC-J, US and PAL?

[tongshadow]

Original Sony PS2 slim PSU.

[jd213]

There's also the "Old Skool" adapter that's available on Amazon and Stone Age Gamer. Can't vouch for its quality though. I would hope it's not total crap if Stone Age Gamer is selling it...

If you still have an original adapter though, I'd imagine it's built fairly well. Maybe just a recap would be fine to extend its life for another few decades.

[RuffNEC]

Original Sony PS2 slim PSU.

oh ok didn't know those are compatible...

[tongshadow]

Original Sony PS2 slim PSU.

oh ok didn't know those are compatible...

It's one of the best PSUs and is also compatible with many other consoles:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDQ46F_QO8I

[bobrocks95]

Oh crap I thought PSOne had a voltage regulator like most other systems of the time with a DC input? I currently have a 12V supply hooked up to mine...

[jd213]

It has multiple voltage regulators, but I believe they all have max ratings of at least 25V, so they should be fine. They might get a bit hotter than normal though.

https://wiki.console5.com/tw/images/9/9 ... 811%29.png

[PC Engine Fan X!]

I saw a complete PSone console with official PSone lcd screen bundled set (with the PSone dual shock controller included as well) in used condition at my local Gamestop for a mere $85.00 usd back in 2002 (the original MSRP of the PSone with official lcd screen bundled set, in brand new condition, was $249.99 usd back in 2001). Bought it and it came with the proper USA region PSone A/C adapter -- still works like a charm in 2024 indeed.

PC Engine Fan X! ^_~

[bobrocks95]

It has multiple voltage regulators, but I believe they all have max ratings of at least 25V, so they should be fine. They might get a bit hotter than normal though.

https://wiki.console5.com/tw/images/9/9 ... 811%29.png

Thanks! All the ICs check out, only potential issue could be the 8V portion of the circuit but that's probably fine too if the rest is.

[jd213]

I've also seen mentions of using USB to barrel jack adapters and using PD, if one wants to go that route.

[chuckster]

I've also seen mentions of using USB to barrel jack adapters and using PD, if one wants to go that route.

Would this work for any external PSU for old consoles? I always thought PD only worked with newer devices, but if it can detect needed voltage and current it is a game changer.

[jd213]

I haven't been paying much attention to PD since I'm not really interested in using it (at least not right now), but It would obviously need a source that can be manually set to specific output voltages, since a barrel adapter wouldn't be able to tell the source what voltage it needs. But most retro consoles can accept a range of voltages thanks to their internal voltage regulators, so I'd imagine it would be fine as long as the source is providing quality power.