Plug adapter
Sega
Category
Technological items
Date
c. 1990
Materials
Plastic, metal and electrical flex
Measurements
112 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Japan
Collection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 672718.8
Summary
A Car Adaptor plug for a Sega Game Gear hand held console. The hexagonal black plastic adaptor has a plug at one end which can be inserted into a car cigarette lighter unit to provide electrical power. The adaptor is also attached to a length of electrical flex at the end of which is a single pin socket which connects to the 'DC9V' port on the rear edge of the console unit.
Provenance
Adaptor plug for console developed and marketed by Sega circa 1990. Given as a gift to The National Trust on 29th August 2019
Makers and roles
Sega, manufacturer