Comparison of Power Supplies

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This article is intended as a guide to original power supplies for various vintage consoles. Its purpose is to document various power ratings information for specific consoles, whether or not the power supplies are built internally into the console, and to inform users as to their requirements when making decisions about replacement power supplies.

Generally speaking, the "Voltage" figure on the power supply should match the official specs (below) as closely as possible. As amperage refers to potential current (and the device will only draw as much as required) - the A (or the mA) figure may be higher than what the console requires to operate, but should not be lower. Also, if the the output is DC, the user should make sure the polarity matches also.

The figures below do not account for additional power draw caused by various modifications, flashcart devices, wireless controllers or similar after-market additions.

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* = Triad solution available

Consoles List

Console	Generation	Voltage	Amps	Polarity	Part No.	Connection	Power Supply	Notes	Pictures
Magnavox Odyssey	First Generation	OUTPUT 9 volts	400ma	Tip positive for polarity	?	2.5mm mono headphone jack	Odyssey can be powered by six "C" cell batteries, or an Atari 2600 power adapter with a 3.5-to-2.5mm tip adapter	No
Magnavox Odyssey 100	First Generation	OUTPUT 9V DC	200ma	?	PIDB-15	TBC - 3.5mm mono headphone jack?	?	?
Magnavox Odyssey 200	First Generation	OUTPUT 9V AC	100ma	?	?	?	?	Odyssey 200 can be powered by six "C" cell batteries
Magnavox Odyssey 300	First Generation	OUTPUT 9V DC	100ma	?	?	?	?	?
Magnavox Odyssey 400	First Generation	OUTPUT 9V DC	100ma	?	?	?	?	?
Magnavox Odyssey 500	First Generation	Output 9 volts	?	?	?	?	?	?
Magnavox Odyssey 4305	First Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Magnavox Odyssey 2000	First Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	Console can be powered by six “C” cell batteries
Magnavox Odyssey 3000	First Generation	OUTPUT 9 volts	78mA	?	?	?	?	?
Magnavox Odyssey 4000	First Generation	OUTPUT 9V DC	100 mA	?	?	?	?	?
Philips Odyssey 200	First Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Philips Odyssey 2001	First Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Philips Odyssey 2100	First Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
TV Tennis Electrotennis	First Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Atari Home Pong (Model C-100)	First Generation	5.5V DC	100 mA	?	?	?	External PSU	?
Atari Super Pong (Model C-140)	First Generation	OUTPUT 6V DC	?	?	?	?	External Power Supply Unit (6V)	Console can be powered by four "D"-size batteries
Coleco Telstar	First Generation	OUTPUT 9V DC	100mA	?	?	?	?	?
Coleco Telstar Classic	First Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Coleco Telstar Deluxe	First Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Coleco Telstar Ranger	First Generation	OUTPUT 9V DC	100 mA	?	?	?	?	?
Coleco Telstar Alpha	First Generation	OUTPUT 9V DC	100 mA	?	?	?	?	?
Coleco Telstar Colormatic	First Generation	OUTPUT 9V DC	200 mA	?	?	?	?	?
Coleco Telstar Regent	First Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Coleco Telstar Sportsman	First Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Coleco Telstar Combat!	First Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Coleco Telstar Colortron	First Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Coleco Telstar Marksman	First Generation	OUTPUT 9V DC	200mA	?	?	?	?	?
Coleco Telstar Galaxy	First Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Coleco Telstar Gemini	First Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Coleco Telstar Arcade	First Generation	OUTPUT 9V DC	200 mA	?	?	?	?	?
Nintendo Color TV - Game 6	First Generation	OUTPUT 9V DC	?	?	?	?	?	?
Atari 2600	Second Generation	9V DC	?	?	?	?	?	?
Magnavox Odyssey 2	Second Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Philips Videopac G7000 (European release of Odyssey 2)	Second Generation	OUTPUT 9V	1.3 A	?	FW3300	?	?	?
Mattel Intellivision	Second Generation	5V DC, 12V DC, 16V DC (unregulated), -2.1V DC	?	N/A, power cord to electrical outlet is hardwired	?	N/A	?	Internal PSU
Coleco ColecoVision	Second Generation	5V DC, -5V DC, 12V DC	0.9 A (5V), 0.1 A (-5V), 0.3 A (12V)	N/A, connector is keyed	?	Rectangular four-pin connector, same as used by the TI-99/4A computer (though not the same pinout!)	?
Atari 5200 (Four-controller-port model)	Second Generation	11.5V DC	1.95 A	Tip positive	?	5.5 x 2.5 mm barrel jack	?	The four-port Atari 5200 had an interesting "one cable" design where both the RF signal and the power ran through one coaxial cable which was permanently attached to the system. A power mod is available that allows the console to use a conventional switch box or direct RF adapter.
Atari 5200 (Two-controller-port model)	Second Generation	9.3V DC	1.95 A	Tip positive	C018187	5.5 x 2.5 mm barrel jack	?
GCE/MB Vectrex	Second Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Nintendo Entertainment System (US) *	Third Generation	9V AC	1.2 A	N/A	NES-002	5.5 x 2.1 mm barrel jack	?	The NES will accept a DC power supply so long as the voltage and current are within spec
Famicom *	Third Generation	10V DC	850 mA	Tip negative	HVC-002	5.5 x 2.1 mm barrel jack	?	?
Sega SG-1000 *	Third Generation	9V DC	850 mA	Tip negative	SA-150	5.5 x 2.1 mm barrel jack	?	?
Sega Master System *	Third Generation	9V DC	1 A	Tip negative	3025	5.5 x 2.1 mm barrel jack	?	Different styles of this AC adapter exist, but all have the same specs and part number
Atari 7800	Third Generation	9V DC	1 A	N/A, connector is keyed	CO24471-001	?	?	Different styles of this AC adapter exist, but all have the same specs and part number
Amstrad GX4000	Third Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
NEC TurboGrafx 16 *	Fourth Generation	10.5V DC	730 mA	Tip negative	HES-ACA-01	5.5 x 2.1 mm barrel jack	?	?
PC Engine *	Fourth Generation	9V DC	650 mA	Tip negative	PAD-105	5.5 x 2.1 mm barrel jack	?	?
Sega Genesis *	Fourth Generation	9V DC	1.2 A	Tip negative	MK-1602	5.5 x 2.1 mm barrel jack	?	?
Sega Mega Drive *	Fourth Generation	9V DC	1.2 A	Tip negative	SA-160 (JP)	5.5 x 2.1 mm barrel jack	?	?
Sega CD (Mega CD) *	Fourth Generation	9V DC	1.2 A	Tip negative	MK-1602, SA-160 (JP)	5.5 x 2.1 mm barrel jack	?	Exactly the same as the model 1 Genesis/Mega Drive
Sega 32X *	Fourth Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Sega Game Gear *	Fourth Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Super Nintendo (US)	Fourth Generation	10V DC	850 mA	Tip negative	SNS-002	6.9 mm x 4.1 mm barrel jack with 0.7 mm inner pin	?
Super Famicom *	Fourth Generation	10V DC	850 mA	Tip negative	HVC-002	5.5 x 2.1 mm barrel jack	?	Exactly the same as the original Famicom
Super Nintendo (PAL) *	Fourth Generation	9V AC	1.2 A	Not applicable	NES-002	5.5 x 2.5 mm barrel jack	?	Exactly the same as the PAL NES; the PAL SNES has a charge pump circuit which generates 12V DC for SCART autoswitching, hence the use of an AC power supply
SNK Neo Geo AES *	Fourth Generation	5V DC (PRO-POW models only), 10V DC (PRO-POW3/E models only)	3 A (5V), 1 A (10V)	Tip negative	PRO-POW (5V) NEO-POW3 (10V)	5.5 x 2.1 mm barrel jack	?	Older AES consoles used a regulated 5V DC AC adapter while newer models had an unregulated 10V supply. Be *very* careful!
SNK Neo Geo CD	Fourth Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Pioneer LaserActive	Fourth Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Commodore Amiga CD32	Fifth Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Panasonic 3DO	Fifth Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Atari Jaguar *	Fifth Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Atari Jaguar CD *	Fifth Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Bandai Playdia	Fifth Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Sega Saturn	Fifth Generation	?	?	?	?	?	C8	Internal power supply; North American consoles have a polarized connector
Sony PlayStation	Fifth Generation	?	?	?	?	?	C8	Internal PSU; North American consoles have a polarized connector
NEC PC-FX	Fifth Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Casio Loopy	Fifth Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Apple Pippin	Fifth Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Nintendo 64	Fifth Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	External PSU
Sega Dreamcast	Sixth Generation	?	?	?	?	?	C8	Internal PSU; North American consoles have a polarized connector
Sony PlayStation 2	Sixth Generation	?	?	?	?	?	C8	Internal PSU; North American consoles have a polarized connector
VM Labs Nuon	Sixth Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Microsoft Xbox	Sixth Generation	?	?	?	?	?	C7	Internal PSU
Nintendo GameCube	Sixth Generation	12V DC	3.25 A	N/A, proprietary connector is keyed	DOL-002	?	?	External PSU
Nintendo Wii	Seventh Generation	?	?	Not applicable, proprietary connector is keyed	RVL-002	?	?	?
Microsoft Xbox 360	Seventh Generation	Output: 12V DC	16.5 A	?	DPSN-186CB-1A	?	?	?
Sony PlayStation 3	Seventh Generation	?	?	?	?	?	C14 (original models), C8 (Slim and Super Slim models)	Internal PSU
Nintendo Wii U	Eighth Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	External PSU
Sony PlayStation 4	Eighth Generation	?	?	?	?	?	???, C8	Internal PSU
Microsoft Xbox One	Eighth Generation	?	?	?	?	?	C7	External PSU
Nintendo Switch	Eighth Generation	?	?	?	?	?	USB-C	Must use included USB-C Block Cable to power dock?
Sony PlayStation 5	Ninth Generation	?	?	?	?	?	C8	Internal PSU
Microsoft Xbox Series X	Ninth Generation	?	?	?	?	?	C8	Internal PSU

References

• "Quality PSU’s For Classic Consoles".
• "Triad Brand Replacement Power Supplies". Retrieved 2009-09-05.