power splicing

[derfthebarbarian]

k quick and simple question

say i have a ps2 and a dreamcast which both use the same power cable, you can literally unplug it from one and use it in the other

so lets say i took both power cables and spliced one into the other in such a way that there were a plugin for each system that ran together and ended in one single plug

would this simple of a trick work to power each console individually, without negative repercussions, or is that just wishful thinking?

a detailed answer on why it wouldnt work would be great if thats that case, but ultimately it seems fairly plausible i hope.

[hdx]

Yes you can add another plug to the cable. It'll work the same way as power splitter like this:
http://wizfon.pl/file/s_1f1b14ea4aa59da ... 4_5557.JPG

PS. On this picture there are European connectors.

[HazmatB]

Note: make sure that the PS2's and the Dreamcast's power supplies output the same Voltage and Amperes

[derfthebarbarian]

im prety sure they do considering they use the same cable

[hailrazer]

Note: make sure that the PS2's and the Dreamcast's power supplies output the same Voltage and Amperes

They both have built in power supplies. The cords they use are standard power cords that plug in the wall, like those used for an appliance.