Low Buzzing Noise

Wasgo · Post by **Wasgo** » Mon Nov 09, 2009 7:39 pm

I used my NES for the first time in a while today. I plugged in my PowerPak and turned in on, only to find that I'm getting a low humming noise through my speakers. I tried switching it from the receiver to the TV speakers, as well as switching to a different set of RCA wires, but I'm still getting that noise. Any idea what type of issue it might be?

peppers · Post by **peppers** » Mon Nov 09, 2009 7:54 pm

have you changed the adapter?

Super-Hampster · Post by **Super-Hampster** » Mon Nov 09, 2009 8:53 pm

incorrect power adapter

Jagasian · Post by **Jagasian** » Mon Nov 09, 2009 9:00 pm

I had this same issue when I used a third-party power adapter with my NES. When I switched to an official Nintendo brand power adapter, the problem went away.

Wasgo · Post by **Wasgo** » Mon Nov 09, 2009 10:18 pm

Wow, thanks for the quick response. I'll try to go buy an official one soon.

Jagasian · Post by **Jagasian** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 12:43 pm

Wasgo wrote:Wow, thanks for the quick response. I'll try to go buy an official one soon.

It doesn't necessarily have to be an official Nintendo brand power adapter. It just has to be a non-crappy power adapter that meets the NES's specifications. However, the easiest bet is to just go with an official Nintendo brand power adapter.

Wasgo · Post by **Wasgo** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 1:39 pm

Jagasian wrote:It doesn't necessarily have to be an official Nintendo brand power adapter. It just has to be a non-crappy power adapter that meets the NES's specifications. However, the easiest bet is to just go with an official Nintendo brand power adapter.

It should be easy enough to hit up a thrift store here and get one, but if not, I'll keep that in mind. Thanks.

Wasgo · Post by **Wasgo** » Wed Nov 11, 2009 5:04 pm

Swapped in an official NES AC adapter and it works great. Thanks again!