{"componentChunkName":"component---src-features-blog-post-page-tsx","path":"/es/blog/2026-08-26-retrotap-alimentation-consoles-retrogaming-news/","result":{"pageContext":{"slug":"2026-08-26-retrotap-alimentation-consoles-retrogaming-news","posts":[{"slug":"2026-08-26-retrotap-alimentation-consoles-retrogaming-news","language":"en","title":"RetroTap: No More Power Strips for Your Retro Consoles","content":"**Who hasn't cursed at their overloaded power strip crammed with mismatched bulky transformers just to run their NES, Megadrive and Super Nintendo at the same time? [Kytor Industries](https://kytor.com/) has the answer with the RetroTap, a power distribution unit designed specifically for our retro machines.**\n\n### A smart distributor rather than a simple power strip\n\nThe RetroTap doesn't replace each original power supply: it centralizes their function. Connected to a single external 9-volt power source, the unit can power up to 11 consoles simultaneously, with a manufacturer recommendation not to exceed 4 devices running at the same time.\n\nTo sum up, your console's power cable will no longer be connected to its own individual power supply, but to the RetroTap unit along with your other consoles — the RetroTap thus acts as the single, sole power supply.\n\n### A design built to protect vintage hardware\n\nConsoles from the 80s and 90s are particularly sensitive to electrical instability, which can show up as on-screen interference or, over time, damage internal components. To address this, Kytor Industries has integrated LC filtering on each output to deliver stable DC current with very low residual ripple. The manufacturer's own tests show notably better results than a PS2 Slim power supply or a Triad block, whether tested on an SNES Jr. or on a full Sega \"Tower of Power\" (Genesis + Mega CD + 32X).\n\n![Capture d'écran 2026-08-26 092936.jpg](https://media.recalbox.com/blog/2026-08-26/a732de0b2d87-capture-d-ecran-2026-08-26-092936.jpg)\n\nOn the safety side, the unit includes reverse-polarity protection on the input and resettable fuses on each port: in the event of overvoltage or a short circuit, power cuts automatically and resets itself once the unit has cooled down, with no soldering required.\n\n### Broad compatibility\n\nThe RetroTap is announced as compatible with more than 45 retro console variants from Sega, Nintendo, NEC, Atari and Neo Geo, covering both center-negative power (NES, Super Nintendo, Mega Drive Model 1, PC Engine...) and center-positive power (Mega Drive Model 2, 32X, TurboDuo...).\n\nSturdy 18 AWG copper power cables, available in 2 or 4 meter lengths with custom molded connectors, round out the ecosystem.\n\n### Availability\n\nKytor Industries has announced the [commercial launch of the RetroTap](https://kytor.com/store/product/retrotap/) and its accessories for **September 3, 2026**, priced at $59.99. The product has been validated by an ISO 17025-accredited third-party laboratory for FCC, CE and UKCA certifications, following more than six months of beta testing by volunteers.\n\n*Sources: [Kytor Industries](https://kytor.com/retro-tap/), [Retrogamer.cc](https://the-retrogamer.com/kytor-industries-devoile-le-retrotap-la-solution-dalimentation-tout-en-un/), [Time Extension](https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/03/retrotap-aims-to-eradicate-your-tangled-mess-of-ageing-bulky-wall-warts)*\n\n[Enjoying the Recalbox team's work? Support the project by becoming a Patron!](https://www.recalbox.com/en/patreon/)\n","tags":["Accessoires","Consoles Retro"],"publishedAt":"2026-08-26T08:33:28.040Z","alsoIn":["fr"],"jumboUrl":"https://media.recalbox.com/blog/2026-08-26/854f21a0e7b4-retrotap.jpg","jumbo":{"childImageSharp":{"gatsbyImageData":{"layout":"constrained","placeholder":{"fallback":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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"},"images":{"fallback":{"src":"/static/91f535ff6518e0dacbff4a9ea9f76ece/789d4/854f21a0e7b4-retrotap.jpg","srcSet":"/static/91f535ff6518e0dacbff4a9ea9f76ece/a5f30/854f21a0e7b4-retrotap.jpg 343w,\n/static/91f535ff6518e0dacbff4a9ea9f76ece/49171/854f21a0e7b4-retrotap.jpg 686w,\n/static/91f535ff6518e0dacbff4a9ea9f76ece/789d4/854f21a0e7b4-retrotap.jpg 1372w","sizes":"(min-width: 1372px) 1372px, 100vw"},"sources":[{"srcSet":"/static/91f535ff6518e0dacbff4a9ea9f76ece/711b3/854f21a0e7b4-retrotap.webp 343w,\n/static/91f535ff6518e0dacbff4a9ea9f76ece/dbf16/854f21a0e7b4-retrotap.webp 686w,\n/static/91f535ff6518e0dacbff4a9ea9f76ece/bdcaf/854f21a0e7b4-retrotap.webp 1372w","type":"image/webp","sizes":"(min-width: 1372px) 1372px, 100vw"}]},"width":1372,"height":646},"original":{"src":"/static/854f21a0e7b4-retrotap-91f535ff6518e0dacbff4a9ea9f76ece.jpg"}}},"author":{"username":"LittleG4M3","twitter":"https://x.com/LittleG4M3","avatarUrl":"https://media.recalbox.com/blog/authors/0da3941b265f-22aa7548bed64a2419bd3c6ba4da6b33-presstart.png","backgroundUrl":null}},{"slug":"2026-08-26-retrotap-alimentation-consoles-retrogaming-news","language":"fr","title":"RetroTap : Fini les multiprises pour vos consoles rétros","content":"**Qui n'a jamais pesté devant sa multiprise saturée de gros transformateurs dépareillés pour faire tourner sa NES, sa Megadrive et sa Super Nintendo en même temps ? [Kytor Industries](https://kytor.com/) a la réponse avec le RetroTap, un boîtier de distribution électrique pensé spécifiquement pour nos machines rétro.**\n\n### Un répartiteur intelligent plutôt qu'une simple multiprise\n\nLe RetroTap ne remplace pas chaque bloc secteur d'origine : il centralise leur fonction. Relié à une seule alimentation externe de 9 volts, le boîtier peut alimenter jusqu'à 11 consoles simultanément, avec une recommandation constructeur de ne pas dépasser 4 appareils en fonctionnement en même temps.\n\nPour résumer le câble d'alimentation de votre console ne sera plus relié à son bloc d'alimentation unitairement mais au boitier RetroTap avec vos autres consoles, le RetroTap agit donc comme seul et unique bloc d'alimentation.\n\n### Une conception pensée pour protéger le matériel d'époque\n\nLes consoles des années 80 et 90 sont particulièrement sensibles aux instabilités électriques, qui peuvent se traduire par des parasites à l'écran ou, à terme, endommager les composants internes. Pour y remédier, Kytor Industries a intégré un filtrage LC sur chaque sortie afin de délivrer un courant continu stable avec une ondulation résiduelle très basse. Les tests menés par le fabricant montrent d'ailleurs des résultats nettement supérieurs à ceux d'une alimentation de PS2 Slim ou d'un bloc Triad, que ce soit sur une SNES Jr. ou sur un \"Tower of Power\" Sega complet (Genesis + Mega CD + 32X).\n\n![Capture d’écran 2026-08-26 092936.jpg](https://media.recalbox.com/blog/2026-08-26/a732de0b2d87-capture-d-ecran-2026-08-26-092936.jpg)\n\n\n\n\nCôté sécurité, le boîtier dispose d'une protection contre l'inversion de polarité en entrée et de fusibles réarmables sur chaque port : en cas de surtension ou de court-circuit, l'alimentation coupe automatiquement puis se réinitialise seule une fois le boîtier refroidi, sans qu'aucune soudure ne soit nécessaire.\n\n### Une compatibilité large\n\nLe RetroTap est annoncé compatible avec plus de 45 variantes de consoles rétro chez Sega, Nintendo, NEC, Atari et Neo Geo, aussi bien en alimentation à centre négatif (NES, Super Nintendo, Mega Drive Model 1, PC Engine...) qu'à centre positif (Mega Drive Model 2, 32X, TurboDuo...).\n\nDes câbles d'alimentation robustes en cuivre 18 AWG, disponibles en 2 ou 4 mètres avec des connecteurs moulés sur mesure, complètent l'écosystème. \n\n### Disponibilité\n\nKytor Industries annonce le [lancement commercial du RetroTap](https://kytor.com/store/product/retrotap/) et de ses accessoires pour le **3 septembre 2026**, au prix de 59,99 $. Le produit a été validé par un laboratoire tiers accrédité ISO 17025 pour les certifications FCC, CE et UKCA, après plus de six mois de tests bêta par des volontaires.\n\n*Sources : [Kytor Industries](https://kytor.com/retro-tap/), [Retrogamer.cc](https://the-retrogamer.com/kytor-industries-devoile-le-retrotap-la-solution-dalimentation-tout-en-un/), [Time Extension](https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/03/retrotap-aims-to-eradicate-your-tangled-mess-of-ageing-bulky-wall-warts)*\n\n[Vous appréciez le travail de l’équipe Recalbox ? Soutenez le projet en devenant Patron !](https://www.recalbox.com/fr/patreon/)\n","tags":["Accessoires","Consoles Retro"],"publishedAt":"2026-08-26T08:33:22.174Z","alsoIn":["en"],"jumboUrl":"https://media.recalbox.com/blog/2026-08-26/854f21a0e7b4-retrotap.jpg","jumbo":{"childImageSharp":{"gatsbyImageData":{"layout":"constrained","placeholder":{"fallback":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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"},"images":{"fallback":{"src":"/static/91f535ff6518e0dacbff4a9ea9f76ece/789d4/854f21a0e7b4-retrotap.jpg","srcSet":"/static/91f535ff6518e0dacbff4a9ea9f76ece/a5f30/854f21a0e7b4-retrotap.jpg 343w,\n/static/91f535ff6518e0dacbff4a9ea9f76ece/49171/854f21a0e7b4-retrotap.jpg 686w,\n/static/91f535ff6518e0dacbff4a9ea9f76ece/789d4/854f21a0e7b4-retrotap.jpg 1372w","sizes":"(min-width: 1372px) 1372px, 100vw"},"sources":[{"srcSet":"/static/91f535ff6518e0dacbff4a9ea9f76ece/711b3/854f21a0e7b4-retrotap.webp 343w,\n/static/91f535ff6518e0dacbff4a9ea9f76ece/dbf16/854f21a0e7b4-retrotap.webp 686w,\n/static/91f535ff6518e0dacbff4a9ea9f76ece/bdcaf/854f21a0e7b4-retrotap.webp 1372w","type":"image/webp","sizes":"(min-width: 1372px) 1372px, 100vw"}]},"width":1372,"height":646},"original":{"src":"/static/854f21a0e7b4-retrotap-91f535ff6518e0dacbff4a9ea9f76ece.jpg"}}},"author":{"username":"LittleG4M3","twitter":"https://x.com/LittleG4M3","avatarUrl":"https://media.recalbox.com/blog/authors/0da3941b265f-22aa7548bed64a2419bd3c6ba4da6b33-presstart.png","backgroundUrl":null}}],"language":"es","i18n":{"language":"es","languages":["en","fr","pt","it","de","es"],"defaultLanguage":"en","routed":true,"resources":{"es":{"blog":{"Comments":"Comentarios","No comment yet":"Aún no hay comentarios.","Your name":"Tu nombre","Your comment":"Tu comentario","Comments are read before they appear":"Los comentarios se leen antes de publicarse.","Comment received, it will be read before it appears":"Gracias — hemos recibido tu comentario. 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