Comparison of Game Consoles by Sound Capabilities

The purpose of this article is to categorize video game consoles according to their supported audio formats, and to consolidate advice on optimizing sound reproduction for each of those consoles.

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Explanation of Terms

Console:

An asterisk symbol (*) beside a console's name means that a Triad brand replacement power supply is available for that console. See the Triad Power Supplies page for more information.

Voltage:

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

Amps:

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.

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

Polarity:

The power supply's connector can be center-positive (C+) or center-negative (C-). They can be distinguished by the symbols which can be found, usually either on the power brick, or on the plug.

Centre-positive symbol

Centre-negative symbol

To avoid damage to the console, the user should inspect the symbol on their power supply and ensure that its polarity matches the polarity of the corresponding console (see table below).

Original PN:

The part number for the original stock power supply for a given console.

Replacement PN:

The part number for the recommended replacement power supply for that console.

Connection:

Power Supply:

Note that if the "Power Supply" column says "Internal", then that particular console has an internal power supply module that will perform a similar function to the external "power bricks" used by most retro consoles. If your console's power supply is "internal", the user just needs to find a cable that has the correct electrical plug for your region and also has the matching console-facing connector. This will often be a Figure-8 cable, but 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.

First generation of consoles

Console	Pictures	Voltage	Amps	Polarity	Original PN	Replacement PN	Connection	Power Supply	Notes
Magnavox Odyssey		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		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		OUTPUT 9V AC	100ma	?	?	?	?	?	Console is powered by either six "C" batteries or a 9 volt AC adapter.
Magnavox Odyssey 300		OUTPUT 9V DC	100ma	?	?	?	?	?	Console is powered by either six "C" batteries or a 9 volt AC adapter.
Magnavox Odyssey 400		OUTPUT 9V DC	100ma	?	?	?	?	?	Console is powered by either six "C" batteries or a 9 volt AC adapter.
Magnavox Odyssey 500		Output 9 volts	?	?	?	?	?	?	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).
Magnavox Odyssey 2000		?	?	?	?	?	?	?	Console is powered by either six "C" batteries or a 9 volt AC adapter.
Magnavox Odyssey 3000		OUTPUT 9 volts	78mA	?	?	?	?	?	Console is powered by either six "C" batteries or a 9 volt AC adapter.
Magnavox Odyssey 4000		OUTPUT 9V DC	100 mA	?	?	?	?	?	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	?	?	?	Unlike most Odyssey models, the AC adapter is necessary as the console does not use batteries.
Philips Odyssey 2100		?	?	?	?	?	?	?	Unlike most Odyssey models, the AC adapter is necessary as the console does not use batteries.
TV Tennis Electrotennis (Epoch)		?	?	?	?	?	?	?	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	?	?	?	?	?	?	?

Second generation of consoles

Console	Pictures	Voltage	Amps	Polarity	Original PN	Replacement PN	Connection	Power Supply	Notes
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
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
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!
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)
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
Atari 5200 (Four controller port model) *		11.5V DC	1.95 A	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.
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
GCE/MB Vectrex		?	?	N/A, power cord to electrical outlet is hardwired	?	?	N/A	Internal

Third generation of consoles

Console	Pictures	Voltage	Amps	Polarity	Original PN	Replacement PN	Connection	Power Supply	Notes
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
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
Famicom *		10V DC	850 mA	Tip negative	HVC-002	WSU090-1300-R	5.5 x 2.1 mm barrel jack	External	Applies to both original and AV Famicom models
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
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
Sega SG-1000 *	9V DC	850 mA	Tip negative	SA-150	WSU090-1300-R	5.5 x 2.1 mm barrel jack	External
Sega Mark III *	9V DC	850 mA	Tip negative	SA-150	WSU090-1300-R	5.5 x 2.1 mm barrel jack	External
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
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
Casio PV-1000 *		15V DC	500 mA	Tip negative	AD-4815	WSU150-0560-R	5.5 x 2.1 mm barrel jack	External
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
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

Fourth generation of consoles

Console	Pictures	Voltage	Amps	Polarity	Original PN	Replacement PN	Connection	Power Supply	Notes
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
PC Engine *	9V DC	650 mA	Tip negative	PAD-105/PAD-106	WSU090-1300-R	5.5 x 2.1 mm barrel jack	External	Same information also applies to both Core Grafx models and the PC Engine Shuttle
NEC PC Engine CD *	9V DC	1.45 A	Tip negative	AD-IF30/AD-IF30A	WSU090-2000-R13	5.5 x 2.5 mm barrel jack	External	Note that this is for the IFU-30 interface; the CD player portion (CDR-30) uses the same AC adapter as the PC Engine console when used as a standalone CD player
NEC TurboGrafx-CD *	11V DC	1.53 A	Tip negative	HES-ACA-02	WSU120-2000-R13	5.5 x 2.5 mm barrel jack	External	Note that this is for the dock; the CD player portion (HES-CDR-01) uses the same AC adapter as the TG-16 console when used as a standalone CD player. Also note that the TG-CD dock will not power up properly with anything less than 10V, and the CD player will not read discs when docked
NEC SuperGrafx	9V DC	800 mA	Tip positive	PAD-113	?	6.3 x 3.0 mm barrel jack	External
NEC TurboExpress/PC Engine GT	7V DC	700 mA	Tip positive	HES-ACA-04 (US), PAD-121 (JP)	?	3.5 x 1.35 mm barrel jack	External or six internal AA-cell batteries
NEC TurboDuo/PC Engine Duo	10V DC	1 A	Tip positive	HES-ACA-05 (US), PAD-124 (JP)	?	6.3 x 3.0 mm barrel jack	External	NEC also released an external battery pack for the Duo in Japan only
NEC Super CD-ROM2	12V DC	1 A	Tip positive	PAD-125	?	6.3 x 3.0 mm barrel jack	External	The Super CD-ROM2 also has a jumper cable which passes through power to the connected PC Engine console. This cable plugs into a 3.5 mm x 1.35 mm barrel jack on the Super CD and then into the power jack on the PC Engine.
NEC PC Engine LT	9V DC	700 mA	Tip positive	PAD-127	?	?	External	?
NEC PC Engine Duo-R/Duo-RX	9V DC	1 A	Tip positive	PAD-129/PAD-130	?	EIAJ-03 barrel jack	External
Sega Genesis (model 1) *	9V DC	1.2 A	Tip negative	MK-1602	WSU090-1300-R	5.5 x 2.1 mm barrel jack	External
Sega Mega Drive (model 1) *	9V DC	1.2 A	Tip negative	SA-160 (JP)	WSU090-1300-R	5.5 x 2.1 mm barrel jack	External
Sega Genesis (model 2)	10V DC	850 mA	Tip positive	MK-2103 (US), SA-190 (JP)	?	EIAJ-03 barrel jack	External
Sega Genesis 3	10V DC	300 mA	Tip positive	MK-1479	?	EIAJ-03 barrel jack	External
Sega Mega Jet	10V DC	850 mA	Tip positive	SA-190	?	EIAJ-03 barrel jack	External	?
Sega Genesis Nomad	10V DC	850 mA	Tip positive	MK-2103	?	EIAJ-03 barrel jack	External or six AA-cell batteries via clip-on pack or rechargeable battery via clip-on pack	?
Sega 32X	10V DC	850 mA	Tip positive	MK-2103 (US), SA-190 (JP)	?	EIAJ-03 barrel jack	External	Exactly the same as the model 2 Genesis/Mega Drive
Sega/Victor Wondermega RG-M1	9.5V DC	1.5 A	Tip positive	AA-S95	?	EIAJ-03 barrel jack	External
Sega CDX	9.5V DC	1.5 A	Tip positive	MK-4122	?	EIAJ-03 barrel jack	External	Do not use the MK-2103 AC adapter as it does not supply enough current
JVC X'Eye/Victor Wondermega RG-M2	9.5V DC	1.5 A	Tip positive	AA-S95 (JP), AA-S95J (US)	?	EIAJ-03 barrel jack	External	Same specs as the CDX AC adapter; as with the CDX do not use the MK-2103 AC adapter as it does not supply enough current
Sega Game Gear *	9V DC (JP/EU), 10V DC (US)	850 mA or 1.2 A (JP), 850 mA (US), 1.2 A (EU)	Tip negative (EU/JP), tip positive (US)	SA-150 or SA-160 (JP), 2103/MK-2103 (US), 1605 (EU)	WSU090-1300-R (EU/JP)	5.5 x 2.1 mm barrel jack (EU/JP), EIAJ-03 barrel jack (US)	External or six internal AA-cell batteries	European and Japanese Game Gears use the same AC adapter as the model 1 Mega Drive, whereas (for some reason) US models use a different AC adapter which was later used for the model 2 Genesis/Mega Drive
Nintendo Game Boy	4.8V DC	150 mA	Tip negative	DMG-003	?	?	External or four internal AA-cell batteries	Also doubles as a rechargeable battery pack
Nintendo Game Boy Pocket	3V DC	300 mA	Tip positive	MGB-005	?	?	External or two internal AAA-cell batteries	?
Super Nintendo (US)		10V DC	850 mA	Tip negative	SNS-002	?	6.9 mm x 4.1 mm barrel jack with 0.7 mm inner pin	External
Super Famicom *		10V DC	850 mA	Tip negative	HVC-002	WSU090-1300-R	5.5 x 2.1 mm barrel jack	External	Exactly the same as the original Famicom
Super Nintendo (PAL) *	9V AC	1.2 A	Not applicable	NES-002	?	5.5 x 2.5 mm barrel jack	External	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 *	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)	WSU050-3000-R (5V), WSU090-1300-R (10V)	5.5 x 2.1 mm barrel jack	External	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		5V DC, 12V DC	2 A (5V), 1 A (12V)	N/A, connector is keyed	POWCD-J (JP)	N/A	Three-pin connector, same as found on some Panasonic and Sony MSX2 models (though not the same pinout!)	External	?
Pioneer LaserActive	Input: 100V AC (JP), 120V AC (US)	?	N/A, power cord is hardwired	N/A	N/A	N/A	Internal	?

Fifth generation of consoles

Console	Pictures	Voltage	Amps	Polarity	Original PN	Replacement PN	Connection	Power Supply	Notes
Commodore Amiga CD32	5V DC, 12V DC	?	N/A	?	?	4-pin DIN	External	?
Panasonic 3DO	?	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Atari Jaguar *		9V DC	1.2 A	Tip negative	500273/PP-912	WSU090-1300-R	5.5 x 2.1 mm barrel jack	External
Atari Jaguar CD *	9V DC	1.2 A	Tip negative	500273/PP-912	WSU090-1300-R	5.5 x 2.1 mm barrel jack	External	Exactly the same as the Jaguar itself
Bandai Playdia *	9V DC	850 mA	Tip positive	BA-002	WSU090-1300	5.5 x 2.1 mm barrel jack	External
Sega Saturn	?	?	N/A	?	?	C7	Internal	North American consoles have a polarized connector
Sony PlayStation	?	?	N/A	?	?	C7	Internal	North American consoles have a polarized connector
Sony PSone	7.5V DC	2 A	Tip positive	SCPH-112 (JP), SCPH-113 (US), SCPH-114 (EU), SCPH-115 (UK)	?	EIAJ-03 barrel jack	External	Do not use a PS2 slim AC adapter!
NEC PC-FX	Input: 100V AC	?	N/A, power cord is hardwired	?	N/A	N/A	Internal
Casio Loopy	24V DC	1 A	Tip positive	AD-2410J	?	5.5 x 2.5 mm barrel jack	External	?
Apple Pippin	Input: 100-240V AC	?	N/A	?	N/A	C14	Internal
Nintendo 64	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

Sixth generation of consoles

Console	Pictures	Voltage	Amps	Polarity	Original PN	Replacement PN	Connection	Power Supply	Notes
Game Boy Advance	3.3V DC	350 mA	N/A, connector is molded to only fit one way into the system	AGB-009	?	N/A, fits into battery bay	External or two internal AA-cell batteries	The original GBA does not have a dedicated AC adapter input like other Game Boy systems, all external AC adapters use the battery terminals
Game Boy Advance SP	5.2V DC	320 mA	N/A, connector is keyed	AGS-002	Unofficial 5 V USB cables	Proprietary connector	External
Game Boy Micro	5.2V DC	320 mA	N/A, connector is keyed	OXY-002	Unofficial 5 V USB cables	Proprietary connector	External
Sega Dreamcast	Input: 100V AC (JP), 120V AC (US), 220/240V AC (EU/UK); Output: 3.3V DC, 5V DC, 12V DC	?	?	?	N/A	C7	Internal	North American consoles have a polarized connector
Sony PlayStation 2 (original)	?	?	?	?	?	C7	Internal	North American consoles have a polarized connector
Sony PlayStation 2 (slim, SCPH-7xxxx)		Input: 100V-240V AC; Output: 8.5V DC	Input: 1.5 A, Output: 5.65 A	Tip positive	SCPH-70100	?	EIAJ-03 barrel jack	External
Sony PlayStation 2 (slim, SCPH-9000x)	Input: 100-240V AC; Output: 7.5V DC	Output: 4.5 A	N/A	?	?	C7 non-polarized	Internal	Power supply is multivoltage despite what is indicated on the outside of the console
VM Labs Nuon	Input: 120V AC	?	N/A, power cord is hardwired	?	?	N/A	Internal	?
Microsoft Xbox	?	?	?	?	?	C7 non-polarized	Internal
Nintendo GameCube		12V DC	3.25 A	N/A, connector is keyed	DOL-002	?	Proprietary connector	External

Seventh generation of consoles

Console	Pictures	Voltage	Amps	Polarity	Original PN	Replacement PN	Connection	Power Supply	Notes
Nintendo DS	5.2 V DC	320 mA	N/A, connector is keyed	AGS-002	Unofficial 5 V USB cables	Proprietary connector	External	Same as GBA SP except for console name removed from sticker
Nintendo DS Lite	5.2 V DC	450 mA	N/A, connector is keyed	USG-002	Unofficial 5 V USB cables	Proprietary connector	External	Resembles Mini-USB B to the point a mangled connector can be directly and "correctly" connected
Nintendo DSi series	4.6 V DC	900 mA	N/A, connector is keyed	WAP-002	Still unofficially USB compatible	Proprietary connector	External	Originally invented for Nintendo/Buffalo WAP-001 Wi-Fi access point
Sony PSP (except N1000/Go)	5 V DC	EP: 1500 mA, LP: 2000 mA	Negative ground	PSP-100 (two piece), PSP-103 (fixed cable)	Third party USB-based cables; official USB charging (if console can boot, not on 1000 series)	EIAJ-02 (4.0/1.7 mm barrel)	External
Sony PSP-N1000 series (Go)	5 V DC	1500 mA	USB-A	PSP-N100 (laptop style three piece), PSP-N104 (wall wart two piece)	PC/generic USB power supply?	Electrically USB-A, but in recessed position requiring a long and specially notched plug	External
Nintendo Wii	12V DC	3.7 A	N/A, connector is keyed	RVL-002	?	Proprietary connector	External
Microsoft Xbox 360 (Xenon/Zephyr)		Output: 12V DC, 5V DC	16.5 A (12V), 1 A (5V)	N/A, connector is keyed	DPSN-186CB-1A	?	Proprietary connector with central and overline tabs	External	Forwards compatible
Microsoft Xbox 360 (Falcon/Opus)	Output: 12V DC, 5V DC	14.2 A (12V), 1 A (5V)	N/A, connector is keyed	?	?	Proprietary connector with overline tab	External	Forwards compatible
Microsoft Xbox 360 (Jasper/Kronos)	Output: 12V DC, 5V DC	16.5 A (12V), 1 A (5V)	N/A, connector is keyed	?	?	Proprietary connector with split overline tabs	External
Microsoft Xbox 360 S	Output: 12V DC, 5V DC	9.6 A (12V), 1 A (5V)	N/A, connector is keyed	PB-2121-03MX	?	Proprietary double barrel jack connector	External	?
Microsoft Xbox 360 E	Output: 12V DC, 5V DC	9.6 A (12V), 1 A (5V)	N/A	DCGP FJ-1	?	Proprietary barrel jack connector	External	?
Sony PlayStation 3	Input: 100V-240V AC (most models), 220V-240V AC (early PAL models)	?	?	?	?	C14 (original models), C7 non-polarized (Slim and Super Slim models)	Internal	Detailed information can be found here.
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
Sony PlayStation 3 Move controller	5 V	?	?	CECH-ZCC1	?	Barrel jack, unspecified	External

Eighth generation of consoles

Console	Pictures	Voltage	Amps	Polarity	Original PN	Replacement PN	Connection	Power Supply	Notes
Nintendo 3DS/2DS Series incl. New	4.6 V DC	900 mA	N/A, connector is keyed	WAP-002	Still unofficially USB compatible	Proprietary connector	External	Eventually replaced with cost-cutting revision (thinner cable)
Sony PS Vita	5 V DC	1 A (?)	USB-A	PCH-ZAC1	Official USB charging	Electrically USB-A, but in recessed position requiring a long and specially notched plug	External	Connects to model specific data cable (1000 series: proprietary, 2000 series: micro-USB B)
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
Nintendo Wii U	15V DC	5 A	N/A, connector is keyed	WUP-002	?	Proprietary connector	External	Connector is very similar to the original Wii but is not compatible (colored yellow for identification). Unofficially multivoltage.
Nintendo Wii U GamePad	4.75 V DC	1.6 A	N/A, connector is keyed	WUP-011	Still unofficially USB compatible	Proprietary connector	External	Just barely enlarged 2/3DS/i/XL connector. Unofficially multivoltage.
Sony PlayStation 4 (original)	Input: 100-240V AC	?	?	?	?	C7 non-polarized	Internal
Sony PlayStation 4 (slim)	Input: 100-240V AC	?	?	?	?	C7 non-polarized	Internal
Sony PlayStation 4 Pro	Input: 100-240V AC	?	?	?	?	C17 (CUH-7000 and -7100 models), C7 non-polarized (CUH-7200 models)	Internal
Microsoft Xbox One	Input: 100-127V AC (JP/US), Output: 12V DC, 5V DC	16.5 A (12V), 1 A (5V)	PB-2201-02MX	?	?	Proprietary connector, same as the 360 S	External
Microsoft Xbox One S	Input: 100-240V AC	?	?	?	?	C7 non-polarized	Internal
Microsoft Xbox One X	Input: 100-240V AC	?	?	?	?	C7 non-polarized	Internal
Nintendo Switch	Input: 100-240V AC, Output: 5V DC, 15V DC	1.5A (5V), 2.6A (15V)	N/A, connector is reversible	HAC-002	?	USB-C	External	Not fully USB-PD compliant. Compatible 15V power supply required for dock.

Ninth generation of consoles

Console	Pictures	Voltage	Amps	Polarity	Original PN	Replacement PN	Connection	Power Supply	Notes
Sony PlayStation 5	?	?	?	?	?	C7 non-polarized	Internal
Microsoft Xbox Series S	?	?	?	?	?	C7 non-polarized	Internal
Microsoft Xbox Series X	?	?	?	?	?	C7 non-polarized	Internal

References

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