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The Retro Tap Powers Up To 10 Retro Consoles From One Power Block | Retro Dodo (retrododo.com)
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Powering up multiple retro consoles can be a tangled mess, but the Retro Tap aims to simplify that with one power block for up to 10 gaming systems.

  • Up to 10 consoles
  • Simultaneously runs over 4 or 6 of them
  • Includes resettable fuses for safety
  • Available medical-grade PSU with a ripple reduction compared to Triads
  • Supports PS2 Slim PSU and features input polarity protection

The creator, @KytorIndustries, mentions that heavy-duty 18AWG copper wire is used, ensuring a clean power delivery over lengths of 6.5 feet and 13 feet (as shipped).

Availability and Price

The Retro Tap will ship in Q2 2025 at an "affordable price".

Conclusion

If you're tired of handling multiple power bricks and lengthy cables, this could be a game-changer. Will it live up to its promises? Time will tell.

How would the Retro Tap change your current setup?

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[–] PCurd 4 points 1 day ago

Definitely could be interesting - the cable mess is one of the biggest problems having multiple consoles wired up. Old transformers are less than fun to use too - many of them get quite hot and the cabling on some of mine are suffering from old age with the sheathing coming off.