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

First generation of consoles

Console	Generation	Voltage	Amps	Polarity	Part No.	Connection	Power Supply	Notes	Pictures
Magnavox Odyssey	First Generation	Output: 9V DC	400 mA	Tip positive	?	2.5 mm TS jack	?	Odyssey can be powered by six "C" cell batteries, or an Atari 2600 power adapter with a 3.5-to-2.5 mm tip adapter
Magnavox Odyssey 100	First Generation	Output: 9V DC	200 mA	?	PIDB-15	3.5 mm TS jack	?	Console is powered by either six "C" batteries or a 9V AC adapter.
Magnavox Odyssey 200	First Generation	OUTPUT 9V AC	100ma	?	?	?	?	Console is powered by either six "C" batteries or a 9 volt AC adapter.
Magnavox Odyssey 300	First Generation	OUTPUT 9V DC	100ma	?	?	?	?	Console is powered by either six "C" batteries or a 9 volt AC adapter.
Magnavox Odyssey 400	First Generation	OUTPUT 9V DC	100ma	?	?	?	?	Console is powered by either six "C" batteries or a 9 volt AC adapter.
Magnavox Odyssey 500	First Generation	Output 9 volts	?	?	?	?	?	Console is powered by either six "C" batteries or a 9 volt AC adapter.
Magnavox Odyssey 4305	First Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	The Odyssey 4305 is a 19” television with a built-in Odyssey console; the power supply components are likely chassis-mounted (TBC).
Magnavox Odyssey 2000	First Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	Console is powered by either six "C" batteries or a 9 volt AC adapter.
Magnavox Odyssey 3000	First Generation	OUTPUT 9 volts	78mA	?	?	?	?	Console is powered by either six "C" batteries or a 9 volt AC adapter.
Magnavox Odyssey 4000	First Generation	OUTPUT 9V DC	100 mA	?	?	?	?	Unlike most Odyssey models, the AC adapter is necessary as the console does not use batteries.
Philips Odyssey 200	First Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	European release of Magnavox Odyssey 200. Unclear if batteries can be used (TBC)
Philips Odyssey 2001	First Generation	18,6V-	120mA	?	FW3009	?	?	Unlike most Odyssey models, the AC adapter is necessary as the console does not use batteries.
Philips Odyssey 2100	First Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	Unlike most Odyssey models, the AC adapter is necessary as the console does not use batteries.
TV Tennis Electrotennis (Epoch)	First Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	Console is completely wireless; powered by four D size batteries.
Atari Home Pong (Model C-100)	First Generation	5.5V DC	100 mA	?	004720	?	External PSU	Console can be powered by four "D"-size batteries, or an AC adapter (“battery eliminator”)
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, or an AC adapter (“battery eliminator”)
Coleco Telstar	First Generation	OUTPUT 9V DC	100mA	?	Model 6041	?	?	Console is powered by either six "C" batteries or a 9V adapter.
Coleco Telstar Classic	First Generation	OUTPUT 9V DC	100mA	Polarity unknown but the Atari 2600 adapter tends to be compatible.	Model 6041	Typically the tip is positive but in some units, the polarity can be reversed and the unit may need repairs following a blown transistor.	?	Unusually for this series, the console doesn’t use batteries. The adapter is 100mA and outputs 3 watts at 60hz.
Coleco Telstar Deluxe	First Generation	Output 9 volts	?	?	?	?	?	Console verified to operate off either a 9V adapter or six C-Cell batteries. Other details TBD
Coleco Telstar Ranger	First Generation	OUTPUT 9V DC	100 mA	?	Model 6041	?	?	Console is powered by either six "C" batteries or a 9V adapter.
Coleco Telstar Alpha	First Generation	OUTPUT 9V DC	100 mA	?	Model 6041	?	?	Console is powered by either six "C" batteries or a 9V adapter.
Coleco Telstar Colormatic	First Generation	OUTPUT 9V DC	200 mA	?	?	?	?	?
Coleco Telstar Regent	First Generation	OUTPUT 9V DC	200mA	?	?	?	?	?
Coleco Telstar Sportsman	First Generation	Output 9 volts	?	?	?	?	?	Confirmed that console operates off batteries (size undetermined) and a 9V adapter. A standard Atari 2600 adapter will work. More details TBD
Coleco Telstar Combat!	First Generation	OUTPUT 9V DC	200mA	?	?	?	?	Console verified to run via six c-cell batteries or 9V adapter.
Coleco Telstar Colortron	First Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Coleco Telstar Marksman	First Generation	OUTPUT 9V DC	200mA	?	?	?	?	?
Coleco Telstar Galaxy	First Generation	OUTPUT 9V DC	200mA	?	Model 6041	?	?	Confirmed that working AC adapter outputs 3W; unsure whether console has a battery compartment (TBD)
Coleco Telstar Gemini	First Generation	OUTPUT 9V DC	200mA	?	?	?	?	Console does not have a battery compartment. Verified to work with slightly different “3W” version of the 6041-200ma Telstar AC adapter.
Coleco Telstar Arcade	First Generation	OUTPUT 9V DC	200 mA	?	Model 6041-200ma	?	?	Possibly could also be powered by D-size batteries (unconfirmed)
Nintendo Color TV - Game 6	First Generation	OUTPUT 9V DC	?	?	?	?	?	?

Second generation of consoles

Console	Generation	Voltage	Amps	Polarity	Part No.	Connection	Power Supply	Notes	Pictures
Atari 2600	Second Generation	9V DC	500 mA	Tip positive	CO10472	3.5 mm TS jack	?	Different styles of this AC adapter exist, but all have the same specs and part number
Magnavox Odyssey 2	Second Generation	9V AC-12V AC, depending on PSU	400 mA-830 mA, depending on PSU	N/A	?	3.5 mm TS jack (early models) or 5.5 x 2.1 mm barrel jack (later models)	?	Multiple revisions of the Odyssey 2 AC adapter exist, each with slightly different voltage and current ratings
Philips Videopac G7000 (European release of Odyssey 2)	Second Generation	OUTPUT 9V DC	1.3 A	?	FW3300	?	?	?
Mattel Intellivision	Second Generation	Input: 120V AC; Output: 5V DC, 12V DC, 16V DC (unregulated), -2.1V DC	?	N/A, power cord to electrical outlet is hardwired	?	N/A	?	Internal PSU
Mattel Intellivision II	Second Generation	16.7V AC	1 A	N/A	5872-9629	5.5 x 2.5 mm barrel jack	?	A variation exists with slightly lower output voltage and current ratings (16.2V AC and 955 mA)
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	55416	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	?	?	N/A, power cord to electrical outlet is hardwired	?	N/A	?	Internal PSU

Third generation of consoles

Console	Generation	Voltage	Amps	Polarity	Part No.	Connection	Power Supply	Notes	Pictures
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
Nintendo Entertainment System (PAL) *	Third Generation	9V AC	1.2 A	N/A	NES-002	5.5 x 2.5 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	?	Applies to both original and AV Famicom models
Twin Famicom	Third Generation	7.6V DC	1.25 A	Tip positive	UADP-0041CEZZ	5.5 x 2.5 mm barrel jack	?	Please note that the Twin Famicom's power circuitry is very sensitive to input voltage, anything higher than 7.6V causes the power transistor to run very hot
Sega SG-1000 *	Third Generation	9V DC	850 mA	Tip negative	SA-150	5.5 x 2.1 mm barrel jack	?	?
Sega Mark III *	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	11V DC	500 mA	Tip positive	GX4000PSU/UK (UK), GX4000PSU/E (EU)	5.5 x 2.1 mm barrel jack	?	?

Fourth generation of consoles

Console	Generation	Voltage	Amps	Polarity	Part No.	Connection	Power Supply	Notes	Pictures
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	?	?
NEC TurboGrafx CD *	Fourth Generation	11V DC	1.53 A	Tip negative	HES-ACA-02	5.5 x 2.5 mm barrel jack	?	?
NEC SuperGrafx *	Fourth Generation	9V DC	800 mA	Tip positive	PAD-113	6.3 x 3.0 mm barrel jack	?	?
NEC TurboDuo/PC Engine Duo *	Fourth Generation	10V DC	1 A	Tip positive	HES-ACA-05 (US), PAD-124 (JP)	6.3 x 3.0 mm barrel jack	?	?
NEC PC Engine Duo-R/Duo-RX *	Fourth Generation	9V DC	1 A	Tip positive	PAD-129	EIAJ-03 barrel jack	?
Sega Genesis (model 1) *	Fourth Generation	9V DC	1.2 A	Tip negative	MK-1602	5.5 x 2.1 mm barrel jack	?	?
Sega Mega Drive (model 1) *	Fourth Generation	9V DC	1.2 A	Tip negative	SA-160 (JP)	5.5 x 2.1 mm barrel jack	?	?
Sega Genesis (model 2) *	Fourth Generation	10V DC	850 mA	Tip positive	MK-2103	EIAJ-03 barrel jack	?	?
Sega Genesis 3 *	Fourth Generation	10V DC	300 mA	Tip positive	MK-1479	EIAJ-03 barrel jack	?	?
Sega 32X *	Fourth Generation	10V DC	850 mA	Tip positive	MK-2103	EIAJ-03 barrel jack	?	Exactly the same as the model 2 Genesis/Mega Drive
Sega CDX *	Fourth Generation	9.5V DC	1.5 A	Tip positive	MK-4122	EIAJ-03 barrel jack	?	Do not use the MK-2103 AC adapter as it does not supply enough current
JVC X'Eye *	Fourth Generation	9.5V DC	1.5 A	Tip positive	AA-S95J	EIAJ-03 barrel jack	?	Same specs as the CDX AC adapter
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	?	?	?	?	?	?	?

Fifth generation of consoles

Console	Generation	Voltage	Amps	Polarity	Part No.	Connection	Power Supply	Notes	Pictures
Commodore Amiga CD32	Fifth Generation	5V DC, 12V DC	?	N/A	?	4-pin DIN	?	?
Panasonic 3DO	Fifth Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Atari Jaguar *	Fifth Generation	9V DC	1.2 A	Tip negative	500273/PP-912	5.5 x 2.1 mm barrel jack	?	?
Atari Jaguar CD *	Fifth Generation	9V DC	1.2 A	Tip negative	500273/PP-912	5.5 x 2.1 mm barrel jack	?	Exactly the same as the Jaguar itself
Bandai Playdia	Fifth Generation	9V DC	850 mA	Tip positive	BA-002	5.5 x 2.1 mm barrel jack	?	?
Sega Saturn	Fifth Generation	?	?	?	?	C7 polarized	?	Internal power supply; North American consoles have a polarized connector
Sony PlayStation	Fifth Generation	?	?	?	?	C7 polarized	?	Internal PSU; North American consoles have a polarized connector
Sony PSone	Fifth Generation	7.5V DC	2 A	Tip positive	SCPH-112 (JP), SCPH-113 (US), SCPH-114 (EU), SCPH-115 (UK)	EIAJ-03 barrel jack	?	Do not use a PS2 slim AC adapter!
NEC PC-FX	Fifth Generation	Input: 100V AC	?	N/A, power cord is hardwired	?	N/A	?	Internal PSU
Casio Loopy	Fifth Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Apple Pippin	Fifth Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Nintendo 64	Fifth Generation	3.3V DC, 12V DC	2.7 A (3.3V), 0.8 A (12V)	N/A, entire power supply is designed to only fit one way into the console itself	NUS-002	Proprietary connector	?	External PSU

Sixth generation of consoles

Console	Generation	Voltage	Amps	Polarity	Part No.	Connection	Power Supply	Notes	Pictures
Sega Dreamcast	Sixth Generation	?	?	?	?	C7 polarized	?	Internal PSU; North American consoles have a polarized connector
Sony PlayStation 2 (original)	Sixth Generation	?	?	?	?	C7 polarized	?	Internal PSU; North American consoles have a polarized connector
Sony PlayStation 2 (slim, SCPH-7xxxx)	Sixth Generation	Input: 100V-240V AC, Output: 8.5V DC	Input: 1.5A, Output: 5.65 A	Tip positive	SCPH-70100	EIAJ-03 barrel jack	?	External PSU
Sony PlayStation 2 (slim, SCPH-9000x)	Sixth Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	Internal PSU
VM Labs Nuon	Sixth Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Microsoft Xbox	Sixth Generation	?	?	?	?	C7 non-polarized	?	Internal PSU
Nintendo GameCube	Sixth Generation	12V DC	3.25 A	N/A, connector is keyed	DOL-002	Proprietary connector	?	External PSU

Seventh generation of consoles

Console	Generation	Voltage	Amps	Polarity	Part No.	Connection	Power Supply	Notes	Pictures
Nintendo Wii	Seventh Generation	12V DC	3.7 A	N/A, connector is keyed	RVL-002	Proprietary connector	?	External PSU
Microsoft Xbox 360	Seventh Generation	Output: 12V DC	16.5 A	?	DPSN-186CB-1A	?	?	?
Sony PlayStation 3	Seventh Generation	Input: 100V-240V AC (most models), 220V-240V AC (early PAL models)	?	?	?	C14 (original models), C7 non-polarized (Slim and Super Slim models)	?	Internal PSU; detailed information can be found here.

Eighth generation of consoles

Console	Generation	Voltage	Amps	Polarity	Part No.	Connection	Power Supply	Notes	Pictures
Nintendo Wii U	Eighth Generation	15V DC	5 A	N/A, connector is keyed	WUP-002	Proprietary connector	?	External PSU
Sony PlayStation 4 (original)	Eighth Generation	Input: 100V-240V AC	?	?	?	C7 non-polarized	?	Internal PSU
Sony PlayStation 4 (slim)	Eighth Generation	Input: 100V-240V AC	?	?	?	C7 non-polarized	?	Internal PSU
Sony PlayStation 4 Pro	Eighth Generation	Input: 100V-240V AC	?	?	?	C17 (CUH-7000 and -7100 models), C7 non-polarized (CUH-7200 models)	?	Internal PSU
Microsoft Xbox One	Eighth Generation	?	?	?	?	C8	?	External PSU
Nintendo Switch	Eighth Generation	?	?	?	?	USB-C	?	Must use included USB-C Block Cable to power dock?

Ninth generation of consoles

Console	Generation	Voltage	Amps	Polarity	Part No.	Connection	Power Supply	Notes	Pictures
Sony PlayStation 5	Ninth Generation	?	?	?	?	C7 non-polarized	?	Internal PSU
Microsoft Xbox Series S	Ninth Generation	?	?	?	?	C7 non-polarized	?	Internal PSU
Microsoft Xbox Series X	Ninth Generation	?	?	?	?	C7 non-polarized	?	Internal PSU

References

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