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Retro gaming has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years, with gamers increasingly seeking out original consoles to play classic games on. However, one common issue that arises with these consoles is the availability and reliability of their power supplies. Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) power supplies are often no longer in production, making them scarce and expensive. This has led many gamers to turn to aftermarket power supplies, which can vary greatly in terms of performance and specifications. This guide aims to provide an overview of the power supply requirements and specifications for various retro consoles, and to offer advice on choosing aftermarket power supplies that are as close as possible to the original equipment.

Specifications should be confirmed by a member of wiki community, or a trustworthy source (See "Confirmed By" column).

Explanation of Terms

Console:

The name of the gaming console can be found in this column. An asterisk symbol (*) beside a console's name means that a Triad brand replacement power supply is listed by Firebrandx and/or Castlemania Games for this console. See the Triad Power Supplies page for more information.

Voltage:

A good analogy for “output voltage” (measured in "Volts", symbol: V) might be water flowing through a hose. Just like how the pressure of the water determines how fast water flows through the hose, the “output voltage” of a power supply determines how much electrical current can flow through a device. If the output voltage is too low, the console may not work properly, just like how a low-pressure hose may not be able to wash away dirt effectively. On the other hand, if the output voltage is too high, it may damage the console, just like how a high-pressure hose can damage delicate plants. The output voltage on the power supply must be within a specified range for the console to function correctly.

Generally speaking, the "Voltage" figure on the replacement power supply should match the specs of the OEM unit (see tables below) as closely as possible. There will be exceptions to this rule, and they will be highlighted in the "Notes" column.

Amps:

Amperage, which is measured in amps (A) or milliamps (mA), refers to the amount of potential electrical current that can be supplied by a power supply. To go back to the water pipe analogy, the amperage is like the width of the pipe, and determines how much water (electricity) can flow through at once. A higher amperage figure means that more current can flow, which is important for powering consoles or devices that require more energy.

It’s important to choose a power supply with enough amperage for your device – the console will only draw as much current as needed, so the A (or mA) figure on the replacement power supply can be higher than what the console requires (see below). However, the A/mA figure should not be lower than what the console requires, or else the power supply may overheat or even damage the console.

The figures below are taken from the console’s OEM power supply, and do not account for additional power draw caused by various modifications, flashcart devices, wireless controllers or similar after-market additions.

Polarity:

Polarity refers to the orientation of the positive and negative voltage in the power supply; kind of like the direction of traffic on a road. Just as traffic moves in one direction on a one-way street and in two directions on a two-way street, power also flows in a specific direction depending on the polarity.

There are two types of polarities: positive center polarity (C+) and negative center polarity (C-). They can be distinguished by the symbols which can be found, usually either on the power brick, or on the plug.

In the same way that cars going the wrong way on a one-way street can cause an accident, connecting a power supply with the wrong polarity can damage your console. To avoid damage to the console, the user should inspect the symbol on their power supply and ensure that it polarity matches the polarity of the corresponding console (see table below).

Examples of a Centre-positive symbol

Examples of a Centre-negative symbol

Note that centre-positive and centre-negative diagrams are differentiated from each other not by the left-to-right sequence (as seen above, either polarity can be displayed from left to right), but by which sign (positive + or negative -) is directly connected to the centre circle. The central circle's direct association with the plus or minus sign indicates whether the central pin of the connector carries a positive or negative charge, respectively.

Avg Power Draw:

Average power supply, which is measured in watts (W), can be obtained using the formula W = V x A (watts = volts x amps) to calculate the instantaneous power draw of a console at any given moment. However, this formula may not give an accurate representation of the console's average power draw over time as power consumption can vary depending on the device's activities and usage patterns. For example, a gaming console may consume more power while running a graphics-intensive game than when it's in standby mode.

Therefore, by looking at the average wattage drawn by a console over time, obtained from either manufacturer-provided statistics or direct measurement using a device such as a "Kill A Watt," users can better estimate the console's actual power consumption. This article's columns display the wattage drawn by the console over time, including when powered on and running a game, when powered off, and (if applicable) when in standby or sleep mode, using only measurements taken with the original power supply.

Original PN:

The OEM power supply for a given console will have a part number printed on it. Therefore, if one console had several different models of power supply produced for it during its lifetime, the manufacturer can differentiate between the different models (as each model may have different specifications such as the output voltage, amperage or plug size). Customers can also use the part number to find a replacement power supply online or by contacting the manufacturer directly.

The numbers in the "Original PN" column refer to the part numbers for the original stock power supply for a given console.

Replacement PN:

Gamers may consider getting a third-party power supply for their console in a few situations. Firstly, if the original power supply is damaged or lost and needs to be replaced, a third-party power supply may be a more affordable option than purchasing a new original power supply from the manufacturer.

Secondly, some customers may prefer to use a third-party power supply that has additional features or specifications that the original power supply does not have. For example, a third-party power supply may have a longer cord, a higher wattage rating, or additional surge protection.

It's important to note that using a third-party power supply may void the console's warranty and may also carry the risk of damaging the console if the power supply is not of good quality or if it is not compatible with the console. Customers should do their research to ensure they are purchasing a reputable and compatible third-party power supply. Triad brand replacement power supplies that are listed by Firebrandx and/or Castlemania Games are generally recognized in the retro-gaming community as being a quality option. If a recommended replacement power supply for a given console is available, the part number will be listed in this column.

Connection:

In the context of retro gaming, a "connector" is the physical interface between the power supply and the console it is powering. It typically has a plug on one end that attaches to the power supply and a receptible (or a "jack") on the other end that receives the plug and provides power to the device. Connectors come in various shapes, sizes, and types - the main reason that console manufacturers use different connector types and barrel sizes is due to differences in power requirements, physical space limitations, and proprietary design choices. Console manufacturers may use proprietary designs for their power connectors in order to maintain control over the distribution of power supplies for their consoles. This can help ensure compatibility and prevent third-party companies from producing low-quality or unsafe power supplies that could damage the console or harm users.

Power Supply:

Broadly speaking, there are two types of power supply: Internal and External.

"External" (for example the Atari 2600) refers to power supplies with a "black power brick" (i.e. an AC adapter) attached to the cable. The "brick" is a device that converts the "AC power" from the wall outlet and converts it into the right kind of "DC power" that the console needs to work. It keeps the console safe from any electrical issues that might happen and ensure it gets the right amount of power to work properly. The reason that the power brick is often a separate device (rather than being built into the console itself) is because different regions of the world use different voltages and plug types for their wall outlets. The power brick is designed to work with the specific region where the console is being used, to ensure it doesn't get damaged.

Sometimes, the console will have no visible power prick (for example, the Dreamcast or the PlayStation). In these cases, it is likely that the console has an "Internal" power supply board, inside the console, that connects directly to its motherboard. The internal power board performs basically the same function as an external power brick, which is to convert the incoming AC voltage from a wall outlet to the DC voltage required by the console. Many gaming consoles with internal power supplies will use a standard figure 8 cable to connect to the wall outlet, but this is not always the case; a guide to common connectors can be found here and on the IEC 60320 Wikipedia page. The user should also ensure that the console's internal power supply is rated for the AC coming out of their wall. If your console's internal power supply does not match your country's AC voltage (for example, a North American gamer using a European Dreamcast), then step-up/step-down transformers to go up/down in voltage for the target device may be a good option.

Notes:

Any exceptions to the above guidelines, or idiosyncrasies related to an individual console, should be laid out in the "Notes" column. For example, there are exceptions to the rule that voltage on a replacement should be as close as possible to the voltage on the original power supply. The Sega Genesis for instance, uses a 7805 voltage regulator to step the input down from 9V to 5V. The 7805 expects a minimum voltage of 6.5V - the significance of this is that a Genesis 2 (whose original power supply outputs 10V) will work fine with a 9V power supply.

Readers may also note that many early first-generation gaming consoles, such as the Magnavox Odyssey and the first versions of the Atari Home Pong, used batteries instead of AC adapters. This was because they were designed to be portable and used with a TV. At the time, AC adapters were typically large, heavy, and expensive, and would have made the consoles much less portable. Batteries, on the other hand, were readily available and allowed the consoles to be used anywhere without needing to be plugged into a wall outlet. Additionally, the relatively simple electronics of these early consoles required much less power than modern consoles, so batteries could provide sufficient power for extended periods of play.

First generation of consoles

Console	Voltage	Amps	Polarity	Avg Power Draw (On)	Avg Power Draw (Off)	Original PN	Replacement PN	Connection	Power Supply	Notes	Confirmed by
Magnavox Odyssey	Output: 9V DC	100 mA	Tip positive	?	?	1A9179	?	2.5 mm TS jack	External (or six internal "C" batteries)	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. 400mA recommended for replacement PSU.	TheRealOC
Magnavox Odyssey 100	Output: 9V DC	200 mA	?	?	?	PIDB-15	?	3.5 mm TS jack	External (or six internal "C" batteries)	Console is powered by either six "C" batteries or a 9V AC adapter.
Magnavox Odyssey 200	OUTPUT 9V AC	100ma	?	?	?	?	?	?	External (or six internal "C" batteries)	Console is powered by either six "C" batteries or a 9 volt AC adapter.
Magnavox Odyssey 300	OUTPUT 9V DC	100ma	?	?	?	AG 9004 BK	?	?	External (or six internal "C" batteries)	Console is powered by either six "C" batteries or a 9 volt AC adapter.
Magnavox Odyssey 400	OUTPUT 9V DC	100ma	?	?	?	AG 9004 BK	?	?	External (or six internal "C" batteries)	Console is powered by either six "C" batteries or a 9 volt AC adapter.
Magnavox Odyssey 500	Output 9 volts	?	?	?	?	?	?	?	External (or six internal "C" batteries)	Console is powered by either six "C" batteries or a 9 volt AC adapter.
Magnavox Odyssey 4305	?	?	?	?	?	701479-4 (AC/DC Power Assembly)	Unknown	Internal/Chassis-mounted	Internal/Chassis-mounted	The Odyssey 4305 is a 19” television (based on the chassis of the Magnavox T991 television) but with a built-in Odyssey. The device uses a chassis-mounted isolation transformer with no external brick (standard plug coming out the back).	TheRealOC
Magnavox Odyssey 2000	?	?	?	?	?	?	?	?	External (or six internal "C" batteries)	Console is powered by either six "C" batteries or a 9 volt AC adapter.
Magnavox Odyssey 3000	OUTPUT 9 volts	78mA	?	?	?	?	?	?	External (or six internal "C" batteries)	Console is powered by either six "C" batteries or a 9 volt AC adapter.
Magnavox Odyssey 4000	OUTPUT 9V DC	100 mA	?	?	?	AG 9004 BK	?	?	External	Unlike most Odyssey models, the AC adapter is necessary as the console does not use batteries.
Philips Odyssey 200	?	?	?	?	?	?	?	?	?	European release of Magnavox Odyssey 200. Unclear if batteries can be used (TBC)
Philips Odyssey 2001	18,6V-	120mA	?	?	?	FW3009	?	?	External	Unlike most Odyssey models, the AC adapter is necessary as the console does not use batteries.
Philips Odyssey 2100	?	?	?	?	?	?	?	?	External	Unlike most Odyssey models, the AC adapter is necessary as the console does not use batteries.
TV Tennis Electrotennis (Epoch)	?	?	?	?	?	?	?	?	Internal (batteries)	Console is completely wireless; powered by four D size batteries.
Atari Home Pong (Model C-100)	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)	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	OUTPUT 9V DC	100mA	?	?	?	Model 6041	?	?	?	Console is powered by either six "C" batteries or a 9V adapter.
Coleco Telstar Classic	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	Output 9 volts	?	?	?	?	?	?	?	?	Console verified to operate off either a 9V adapter or six C-Cell batteries. Other details TBD
Coleco Telstar Ranger	OUTPUT 9V DC	100 mA	?	?	?	Model 6041	?	?	?	Console is powered by either six "C" batteries or a 9V adapter.
Coleco Telstar Alpha	OUTPUT 9V DC	100 mA	?	?	?	Model 6041	?	?	?	Console is powered by either six "C" batteries or a 9V adapter.
Coleco Telstar Colormatic	OUTPUT 9V DC	200 mA	?	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Coleco Telstar Regent	OUTPUT 9V DC	200mA	?	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Coleco Telstar Sportsman	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!	OUTPUT 9V DC	200mA	?	?	?	?	?	?	?	Console verified to run via six c-cell batteries or 9V adapter.
Coleco Telstar Colortron	?	?	?	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Coleco Telstar Marksman	OUTPUT 9V DC	200mA	?	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Coleco Telstar Galaxy	OUTPUT 9V DC	200mA	?	?	?	Model 6041	?	?	?	Confirmed that working AC adapter outputs 3W; unsure whether console has a battery compartment (TBD)
Coleco Telstar Gemini	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	OUTPUT 9V DC	200 mA	?	?	?	Model 6041-200ma	?	?	?	Possibly could also be powered by D-size batteries (unconfirmed)
Nintendo Color TV - Game 6	OUTPUT 9V DC	?	?	?	?	?	?	?		?
Nintendo Color TV - Game 15	9V DC	100 mA	Tip negative			CTGA-901R			5.5mm x 2.1mm barrel jack

Second generation of consoles

Console	Voltage	Amps	Avg Power Draw (On)	Avg Power Draw (Off)	Polarity	Original PN	Replacement PN	Connection	Power Supply	Notes	Confirmed by
Atari 2600	9V DC	500 mA	?	?	Tip positive	CO10472	?	3.5 mm TS jack	External	Different styles of this AC adapter exist, but all have the same specs and part number	ApolloBoy
Sears Video Arcade II/Atari 2800	9V AC	750 mA (US), 1 A (JP)	?	?	N/A	C017539 (US), N/A (JP)	WSU090-1300-R	5.5 mm x 2.1 mm barrel jack	External	The SVA II/2800 will accept a DC power supply so long as the voltage and current are within spec; JP 2800 supply outputs higher voltage on 120V and is not recommended for use outside Japan	ApolloBoy
Magnavox Odyssey 2	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)	External	Multiple revisions of the Odyssey 2 AC adapter exist, each with slightly different voltage and current ratings	ApolloBoy
Philips Videopac G7000 (European release of Odyssey 2)	OUTPUT 9V DC	1.3 A	?	?	?	FW3300	?	?	External	?
Mattel Intellivision	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	The ribbon cable that connects the power supply to the motherboard is extremely fragile, be very careful!	ApolloBoy
Epoch Cassette Vision	6V DC	300 mA	?	?	Tip negative		WSU060-1250-R	5.5 x 2.1 mm barrel jack	External	Same for the Cassette Vision Jr.	ApolloBoy
Mattel Intellivision II	16.7V AC	1 A	?	?	N/A	5872-9629	?	5.5 x 2.5 mm barrel jack	External	A variation exists with slightly lower output voltage and current ratings (16.2V AC and 955 mA)	ApolloBoy
Coleco ColecoVision	5V DC, -5V DC, 12V DC	0.9 A (5V), 0.1 A (-5V), 0.3 A (12V)	?	?	N/A, connector is keyed	55416	N/A	Rectangular four-pin connector, same as used by the TI-99/4A computer (though not the same pinout!)	External		ApolloBoy
Atari 5200 (Four controller port model) *	11.5V DC	1.95 A	~13 W	2.3 W	Tip positive	C018187	WSU090-2000-13	5.5 x 2.5 mm barrel jack	External	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.	ApolloBoy
Atari 5200 (Two controller port model) *	9.3V DC	1.95 A	?	?	Tip positive	C018187	WSU090-2000-13	5.5 x 2.5 mm barrel jack	External		ApolloBoy
GCE/MB Vectrex	?	?	?	?	N/A, power cord to electrical outlet is hardwired	?	?	N/A	Internal		ApolloBoy

Third generation of consoles

Console	Voltage	Amps	Avg Power Draw (On)	Avg Power Draw (Off)	Polarity	Original PN	Replacement PN	Connection	Power Supply	Notes	Confirmed by
Nintendo Entertainment System (US) *	9V AC	1.2 A	?	?	N/A	NES-002	WSU090-1300 or WSU090-1300-R	5.5 x 2.1 mm barrel jack	External	The NES will accept a DC power supply so long as the voltage and current are within spec	ApolloBoy
Nintendo Entertainment System (PAL) *	9V AC	1.2 A	?	?	N/A	NES-002	WSU090-1300-13 or WSU090-1300-R13	5.5 x 2.5 mm barrel jack	External	The NES will accept a DC power supply so long as the voltage and current are within spec	ApolloBoy
Famicom *	10V DC	850 mA	6.3 W	1.4 W	Tip negative	HVC-002	WSU090-1300-R	5.5 x 2.1 mm barrel jack	External	PSU outputs higher voltage on 120V and is not recommended for use outside Japan	ApolloBoy
AV Famicom *	10V DC	850 mA	6.5 W	1.2 W	Tip negative	HVC-002	WSU090-1300-R	5.5 x 2.1 mm barrel jack	External	PSU outputs higher voltage on 120V and is not recommended for use outside Japan	ApolloBoy
Famicom Disk System *	9V DC	400 mA	?	?	Tip negative	HVC-025	WSU090-1300-R	5.5 x 2.1 mm barrel jack	External or six internal C-cell batteries	With a splitter it should be possible to run both a Famicom and Disk System from a single AC adapter without batteries; the WSU-090-2000-R is recommended for this	ApolloBoy
Twin Famicom *	7.6V DC	1.25 A	?	?	Tip positive	UADP-0041CEZZ	WSU075-1500-13	5.5 x 2.5 mm barrel jack	External	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; PSU outputs higher voltage on 120V and is not recommended for use outside Japan	ApolloBoy
Sega SG-1000 *	9V DC	850 mA	12.6 W	2.4 W	Tip negative	SA-150	WSU090-1300-R	5.5 x 2.1 mm barrel jack	External	PSU outputs higher voltage on 120V and is not recommended for use outside Japan	ApolloBoy
Sega SG-1000 II *	9V DC	850 mA	9.5 W	2.4 W	Tip negative	SA-150	WSU090-1300-R	5.5 x 2.1 mm barrel jack	External	PSU outputs higher voltage on 120V and is not recommended for use outside Japan	ApolloBoy
Sega Mark III *	9V DC	850 mA	8.6 W (no FM Sound Unit) 9.5 W (with FM Sound Unit)	2.3 W	Tip negative	SA-150	WSU090-1300-R	5.5 x 2.1 mm barrel jack	External	PSU outputs higher voltage on 120V and is not recommended for use outside Japan	ApolloBoy
Sega Master System *	9V DC	1 A	?	?	Tip negative	3025	WSU090-1300-R	5.5 x 2.1 mm barrel jack	External	Different styles of this AC adapter exist, but all have the same specs and part number	ApolloBoy
Sega Master System (JP, MK-2000) *	9V DC	850 mA	8.9 W	2.4 W	Tip negative	SA-150	WSU090-1300-R	5.5 x 2.1 mm barrel jack	External	Different styles of this AC adapter exist, but all have the same specs and part number; PSU outputs higher voltage on 120V and is not recommended for use outside Japan	ApolloBoy
Atari 7800	9V DC	1 A	?	?	N/A, connector is keyed	CO24471-001	?	Two-pin keyed connector	External	Different styles of this AC adapter exist, but all have the same specs and part number	ApolloBoy
Casio PV-1000 *	15V DC	500 mA	?	?	Tip negative	AD-4815	WSU150-0560-R	5.5 x 2.1 mm barrel jack	External		ApolloBoy
Epoch Super Cassette Vision *	8.5V DC	800 mA	?	?	Tip negative	N/A	WSU090-1300-R	5.5 x 2.1 mm barrel jack	External	PSU outputs higher voltage on 120V and is not recommended for use outside Japan	ApolloBoy
Amstrad GX4000 *	11V DC	500 mA	?	?	Tip positive	GX4000PSU/UK (UK), GX4000PSU/E (EU)	WSU090-1300	5.5 x 2.1 mm barrel jack	External		ApolloBoy

Fourth generation of consoles

Console

Voltage

Amps

Avg Power

Draw (On)

Avg Power

Draw (Off)

Polarity

Original PN

Replacement PN

Connection

Power Supply

Notes

Confirmed by

Image

Atari Lynx *

9V DC

1A

?

Centre positive

C103891-001

WSU090-1300

Barrel size 3.5mm x 1.35mm

External

Users need a 9V 1.3A center-positive TRIAD with a 2.1mm or 2.5mm inner diameter barrel (depending on the adapter barrel they purchase), as well as a "5.5mm x 2.1mm Female to 3.5mm x 1.35mm Male" Plug Socket DC Power Adapter. The console can also be powered by six AA batteries.

TheRealOC

NEC TurboGrafx 16 *

10.5V DC

730 mA

?

Tip negative

HES-ACA-01

WSU090-1300-R

5.5 x 2.1 mm barrel jack

External

Console	Voltage	Amps	Avg Power Draw (On)	Avg Power Draw (Off)	Polarity	Original PN	Replacement PN	Connection	Power Supply	Notes	Confirmed by	Image
Nintendo DS	5.2 V DC	320 mA	?	?	N/A, connector is keyed	AGS-002	Unofficial 5 V USB cables Generic clones with same P/N	Proprietary connector	External	Same as GBA SP except for console name removed from sticker	ApolloBoy, Ryccardo
Nintendo DS Lite	5.2 V DC	450 mA	?	?	N/A, connector is keyed	USG-002	Unofficial 5 V USB cables Generic clones with same P/N	Proprietary connector	External	Resembles Mini-USB B to the point a mangled connector can be directly and "correctly" connected	ApolloBoy, Ryccardo
Nintendo DSi series	4.6 V DC	900 mA	?	?	N/A, connector is keyed	WAP-002	Unofficial 5 V USB cables Generic clones with same P/N	Proprietary connector	External	Originally invented for Nintendo/Buffalo WAP-001 Wi-Fi access point	ApolloBoy, Ryccardo
Sony PSP (except N1000/Go)	5 V DC	EP: 1500 mA, LP: 2000 mA	?	?	Negative ground	PSP-100 (two piece) PSP-103 (fixed cable) PSP-383/384 ("Wall Wart" with fixed cable)	Third party USB-based cables; official USB charging (if console can boot from battery, not on stock 1000 series motherboards)	EIAJ-02 (4.0/1.7 mm barrel)	External		ApolloBoy, Nadaman, Ryccardo
Sony PSP-N1000 series (Go)	5 V DC	1500 mA	?	?	USB-A	PSP-N100 (Three piece power supply) PSP-N104 ("Wall Wart" two piece) PSP-N430 (USB cable)	Generic USB power supply? Generic clones of N430 USB cable and/or PSP-N100/N104	USB-A to proprietary connector	External	USB port on PSU is electrically USB-A, but in a recessed position requiring a specially notched plug	ApolloBoy, Nadaman
Nintendo Wii	12V DC	3.7 A	16 W^[1] (WiFi on or off)	9 W, 1.9 W (WiFi on)	Connector is keyed; cut corner is negative, as is the shield of the coaxial DC wire	RVL-002	Generic clones with same P/N	Proprietary connector	External		ApolloBoy, Ryccardo
Mattel HyperScan	?	?	?	?	?	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Microsoft Xbox 360 (Xenon/Zephyr)	Output: 12V DC, 5V DC	16.5 A (12V), 1 A (5V)	172 W^[1]	2.2 W	N/A, connector is keyed	DPSN-186CB-1A HP-AW205EF3	Generic clones with same P/N	C15 to proprietary connector with central and overline tabs	External	Forwards compatible (Requires adapter for S/E/One) HP-AW205EF3 version of this PSU doesn't have the latches on the connector	ApolloBoy
Microsoft Xbox 360 (Falcon/Opus)	Output: 12V DC, 5V DC	14.2 A (12V), 1 A (5V)	?	?	N/A, connector is keyed	DPSN-168-CB A	Generic clones with same P/N	C7 to proprietary connector with overline tab	External	Forwards compatible (Requires adapter for S/E/One)	ApolloBoy, Nadaman
Microsoft Xbox 360 (Jasper/Tonasket)	Output: 12V DC, 5V DC	12.1 A (12V), 1 A (5V)	?	?	N/A, connector is keyed	PB-2151-02MX	Generic clones with same P/N	C7 to proprietary connector with split overline tabs	External	Forwards compatible (Requires adapter for S/E/One)	ApolloBoy, Nadaman
Microsoft Xbox 360 S (Trinity)	Output: 12V DC, 5V DC	10.83 A (12V), 1 A (5V)			N/A, connector is keyed	PB-2131-02MX CPA09-010A EADP-135BB A	Generic clones with same P/N Original Xbox 360 power supplies with an S adapter	C7 to proprietary double barrel jack connector	External	?	ApolloBoy, Nadaman
Microsoft Xbox 360 S (Corona/Waitsburg)	Output: 12V DC, 5V DC	9.6 A (12V), 1 A (5V)	88 W^[1]	0.7 W	N/A, connector is keyed	PB-2121-03MX A10-120N1A	Generic clones with same P/N Original Xbox 360 power supplies with an S adapter	C7 to proprietary double barrel jack connector	External	?	ApolloBoy, Nadaman
Microsoft Xbox 360 E	Output: 12V DC, 5V DC	9.6 A (12V), 1 A (5V)	?	?	N/A	PB-2121-03M1	Generic clones with same P/N Original Xbox 360 power supplies with an E adapter	C7 to proprietary barrel jack connector	External	?	ApolloBoy, Nadaman
Sony PlayStation 3 (Original)	Input: 100V-240V AC (most models), 220V-240V AC (early PAL models)	Various	189 W^[1]	1.1 W	?	Various	?	C14	Internal	Detailed information can be found here.	ApolloBoy, Nadaman
Sony PlayStation 3 Slim	Input: 100V-240V AC	?	?	?	?	APS-250 (20xx) APS-270 (21xx/25xx) APS-306 or EADP-185AB (30xx)	?	C7 non-polarized	Internal		ApolloBoy, Nadaman
Sony PlayStation 3 Super Slim	Input: 100V-240V AC	?	76.3 W (43XX)^[2]	?	?	ADP-160AR APS-330(/B) N12-160P1A	?	C7 non-polarized	Internal		ApolloBoy, Nadaman
Sony PlayStation 3 standard controller/keyboard/headset	5 V	2x 500 mA	?	?	USB-A	CECHZA1	PS3 console, compatible (handshaking) USB hosts	C7 to two USB-A	External		ApolloBoy
Sony PlayStation 3 Move controller	5 V	?	?	?	?	CECH-ZCC1	?	Barrel jack, unspecified	External		ApolloBoy

Console	Voltage	Amps	Avg Power Draw (On)	Avg Power Draw (Off)	Avg Power Draw (Standby)	Polarity	Original PN	Replacement PN	Connection	Power Supply	Notes	Confirmed by
Nintendo 3DS/2DS Series incl. New	4.6 V DC	900 mA	?	?	?	N/A, connector is keyed	WAP-002	Unofficial 5 V USB cables Generic clones with same P/N	Proprietary connector	External	Same PSU as DSi and WAP-001. Eventually replaced with cost-cutting revision (thinner cable)	ApolloBoy
Sony PS Vita (PCH-1xxx)	5 V DC	1 A (?)	?	?	?	N/A, connector is keyed	PCH-ZAC1 (Three piece power supply)	Any generic USB power supply	USB-A to proprietary connector	External	USB port on PSU is electrically USB-A, but in a recessed position requiring a specially notched plug	ApolloBoy, Nadaman
Sony PS Vita TV	5 V DC	2000 mA	?	?	?	Negative ground	PDEL-100	PSP power bricks and their equivalents	EIAJ-02 (4.0/1.7 mm barrel)	External	Recycled from developer Vita	ApolloBoy
Sony PS Vita (PCH-2xxx)	5 V DC	1 A (?)	?	?	?	N/A, connector is keyed	PCH-ZAC1 (Three piece power supply)	Any generic USB power supply	USB-A to micro USB-B	External	USB port on PSU is electrically USB-A, but in a recessed position requiring a specially notched plug	ApolloBoy, Nadaman
Nintendo Wii U	15V DC	5 A	34 W^[3]	0.4 W	0.4 W	N/A, connector is keyed	WUP-002	Generic clones with same P/N	Proprietary connector	External	Connector is very similar to the original Wii but is not compatible (colored yellow for identification). Unofficially^[4] multivoltage.	ApolloBoy
Nintendo Wii U GamePad	4.75 V DC	1.6 A	?	?	?	N/A, connector is keyed	WUP-011	Unofficial 5 V USB cables Generic clones with same P/N	Proprietary connector	External	Just barely enlarged 2/3DS/i/XL connector. Unofficially multivoltage.	ApolloBoy
Sony PlayStation 4 (original)	Input: 100-240V AC	?	95.1 W (12XX) 115.1 W (11XX) 137.3 W (10xx)^[2]	0.3 W	5.2 W (12XX) 7.3 W (11XX) 7.8 W (10xx)	N/A	ADP-240AR (10XX/11XX) ADP-200ER (12XX)	?	C7 non-polarized	Internal		ApolloBoy
Sony PlayStation 4 Slim	Input: 100-240V AC	?	78.2 W (22XX) 75.2 W (21XX) 82.8 W (20XX)^[2]	0.2 W	5.4 W (22XX) 5.8 W (21XX) 5.5 W (20XX)	N/A	ADP-160CR (20XX) ADP-160ER (21XX) ADP-160FR (22XX)	?	C7 non-polarized	Internal		ApolloBoy
Sony PlayStation 4 Pro	Input: 100-240V AC	?	126 W (70XX) 139 W (71XX) 146 W (72XX)^[5]	0.2 W	8.2 W (70XX) 7.4 W (71XX) 6.4 W (72XX)	?	ADP-300CR (70XX) ADP-300ER (71XX) ADP-300FR (72XX)	?	C17 (CUH-70xx/71xx) C7 non-polarized (CUH-72xx)	Internal	The PS4 Pro has an internal power supply module, which can be accessed once the console is disassembled. Some revisions connected to an electrical outlet using a PC lead, while some used a Figure 8 AC cord.	ApolloBoy
Microsoft Xbox One (original)	Input: 100-127V AC (JP/US), Output: 12V DC, 5V DC	17.9 A (12V), 1 A (5V)	112 W^[3]	0.4 W	15.7 W	N/A, connector is keyed	ADP-200AR A PB-2221-02MX A12-220N1A	Generic clones with same P/Ns Original Xbox 360 PSUs with adapter	C7 to proprietary double barrel jack connector	External		ApolloBoy, Nadaman
Microsoft Xbox One S	Input: 100-240V AC Output: 12V DC	20.42A (12V)	62 W^[6]	0.5 W	11 W	N/A	N15-120P1A	?	C7 non-polarized	Internal		ApolloBoy, Nadaman
Microsoft Xbox One X	Input: 100-240V AC Output: 12V DC	20.42A (12V)	100-172 W^[7]	<1 W	10 W	N/A	1815	?	C7 non-polarized	Internal		ApolloBoy, Nadaman
Nintendo Switch	Input: 100-240V AC Output: 5V DC, 15V DC	1.5A (5V), 2.6A (15V)	8.25 W (HAC-001) 6-7 W [HAC-001(01) and Lite] 6 W (OLED)^[8]	0.3-0.5 W	0.3-0.5 W	N/A, connector is reversible	HAC-002	Various generic adapters, support for 15v recommended.	USB-C	External	Not fully USB-PD compliant. Compatible 15V power supply required for dock.	ApolloBoy, Nadaman

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