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Family Computer => Famicom / Disk System => Topic started by: Salduchi on August 07, 2023, 11:03:12 am

Title: Is stacking cartridges bad for the Famicom?
Post by: Salduchi on August 07, 2023, 11:03:12 am
What I mean by this is using multiple cartridges at a time. Let's say...

1. Converter cartridge to play NES games (Retro Freak)
2. Game Genie adapter (because it's easier to pull games out of)
3. Game Genie
4. NES game

That's 4 separate cartridges plugged in one on top of the other. Would that draw extra power or put extra strain on the electrical components of the Famicom or any console with a similar set up?
Title: Re: Is stacking cartridges bad for the Famicom?
Post by: P on August 17, 2023, 03:13:09 pm
Those adapters wouldn't draw much power, mostly only exotic things like a flashcart, and those should still be fine.
Even if it would draw more power I don't think it would be bad for the hardware as long as it is less power than the components can handle which is most likely much more than what the AC-adapter can provide anyway.

I guess the only possibly bad thing might be mechanical strain if put a lot of heavy things that bends some pins or something.

Using a lot of adapters may however introduce noise or delay into signals, which shouldn't be harmful but could result in some games crashing a lot.
Title: Re: Is stacking cartridges bad for the Famicom?
Post by: Salduchi on August 25, 2023, 05:19:58 am
Thanks P. The only thing I've noticed is the game takes an extra split second to show on the screen. Not sure if I'm just imagining that or not.