Comparison of Game Consoles by Sound Capabilities

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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

Term Definition Use in Retro-Gaming context
Mono Voltage is the force that push electrons (tiny negatively-charged subatomic particles) through a circuit to produce electricity. Generally speaking, the "Voltage" figure on the power supply should match the voltage expected by the console, as closely as possible, although there are exceptions to this rule.
Stereo A circuit is the path between two points in which electricity flows. At the beginning of a circuit, electricity has a certain amount of force. It also has a certain amount of force at the end of the circuit. The difference between these two amounts is the voltage (measured in "volts").
Dolby Surround Current is the act of the electrons flowing through the circuit. Each electron pushes the one in front of it, creating a continuous current. The higher the voltage, the faster the current. -
Dolby Pro Logic Direct Current happens when electrons flow in only one direction. When the source runs out of electrons, there will no longer be an electrical current. Most things use batteries, such as toys, phones and video game consoles use Direct Current.
Dolby Pro Logic 2 Alternating Current is different from Direct Current because electrons are flowing back and forth between two points. When the electrons change directions, the voltage drops. This type of current reuses electrons. Alternating Current is useful for powering large things over long distances (for example, hospitals, offices, and homes as well as some larger appliances such as fridges and dishwashers).
Dolby Atmos AD/DC adapters are devices that transform an AC input into a DC output, and optimizes that output for use with consumer electronics, including gaming consoles. The vast majority of home video game consoles ever produced use some kind of AC/DC adapter to supply the power that they need, and deciding what kind of equipment the console requires to power itself is an important step to using it safely.
Amperage - As amperage refers to potential current (and the device will only draw as much as required) - the A (or the mA) figure given on an AC/DC adapter may be higher than what the console requires to operate, but should not be lower.
Wattage - -
Polarity In physics, polarity describes an attribute that can usually have two values. For example, an electric charge has a polarity of either positive or negative. A voltage has a polarity, in that it could be positive or negative (with respect to some other voltage, such as the one at the other end of a battery or electric circuit). The console should always match the power supply. If for example, the power supply being used is center positive, and the polarity expected by the console is center negative, this could result in damage to the console.
Connector - -
External Brick - -
Internal Power Supply - -
World Plug Types - -
Power Strip - -
Power Distribution Unit - -
Step-Down Transformer - -

First generation of consoles

Console Pictures Year of Release Amps Polarity Original PN Replacement PN Supported Audio Formats Supported Speaker Layouts Notes
Magnavox Odyssey Magnavox Odyssey.png 1972 400 mA Tip positive ? ? Mono N/A The console cannot generate audio.
Magnavox Odyssey 100 S-l1600.jpg 1975 200 mA ? PIDB-15 ? Mono 1.0 The console didn't send audio to the tv, instead using an internal piezzo beeper which emitted primitive action sounds through a built-in speaker - for example, a "blip" when the tennis ball is hit by a player's paddle, or when the hockey puck hits the borders of the playing area.
Magnavox Odyssey 200 S-l1600 (1).jpg 1975 100ma ? ? ? Mono 1.0 The console's piezzo beeper operated in the same manner as the Odyssey 100. The Odyssey 200 added an extra game called SMASH (i.e. squash); the buzzer would bleep whenever the ball hit the front "wall".
Magnavox Odyssey 300 Odyssey-300.jpg 1976 100ma ? ? ? Mono 1.0 As before, the game audio (little more than a few bleeps and bloops) emanates from a speaker in the Odyssey itself, rendering it uncapturable via conventional means.
Magnavox Odyssey 400 S-l1600 (2).jpg 1976 100ma ? ? ? Mono 1.0 Console is powered by either six "C" batteries or a 9 volt AC adapter.
Magnavox Odyssey 500 Odyssey500.jpg 1976 ? ? ? ? Mono 1.0 Console is powered by either six "C" batteries or a 9 volt AC adapter.
Magnavox Odyssey 4305 Odyssey 4305 (1 of 8).JPG 1976/1977 ? ? 701479-4 (AC/DC Power Assembly) Unknown Mono 1.0 The Odyssey 4305 is a 19” television (based on the chassis of the Magnavox T991 television) but with a built-in Odyssey. As with most CRTs of this era, the sound was an analog signal produced from small speakers installed inside the chassis. It produced sound in mono and action sounds were similar to other Odyssey series consoles.
Magnavox Odyssey 2000 Magnavox-Odyssey-2000-FL.jpg 1977 ? ? ? ? Mono 1.0 Console is powered by either six "C" batteries or a 9 volt AC adapter.
Magnavox Odyssey 3000 Magnavox Odyssey 3000.jpg 1977 78mA ? ? ? Mono 1.0 Console is powered by either six "C" batteries or a 9 volt AC adapter.
Magnavox Odyssey 4000 Magnavox Odyssey 4000.jpg 1977 100 mA ? ? ? Mono 1.0 Unlike most Odyssey models, the AC adapter is necessary as the console does not use batteries.
Philips Odyssey 200 Philips ODYSSEY200 Konsole.jpg 1976 (released concurrently with U.S. Odyssey 200) ? ? ? ? Mono 1.0 European release of Magnavox Odyssey 200. Unclear if batteries can be used (TBC)
Philips Odyssey 2001 Philips Odyssey 2001.png 1977 120mA ? FW3009 ? Mono 1.0 Unlike most Odyssey models, the AC adapter is necessary as the console does not use batteries.
Philips Odyssey 2100 Philips Odyssey 2100.jpg 1978 ? ? ? ? Mono 1.0 Unlike most Odyssey models, the AC adapter is necessary as the console does not use batteries.
TV Tennis Electrotennis (Epoch) TV Tennis Electrotennis.jpg 1975 ? ? ? ? Mono 1.0 Console is completely wireless; powered by four D size batteries.
Atari Home Pong (Model C-100) S-l1600 (3).jpg 1976 100 mA ? 004720 ? Mono 1.0 Console can be powered by four "D"-size batteries, or an AC adapter (“battery eliminator”)
Atari Super Pong (Model C-140) S-l1600 (4).jpg 1976 ? ? ? ? Mono 1.0 The console had a speaker built into the main unit, that could output a simple "bloop" noise every time the ball was hit.
Coleco Telstar ColecoTelstar.jpg 1976 100mA ? Model 6041 ? Mono 1.0 Console is powered by either six "C" batteries or a 9V adapter.
Coleco Telstar Classic Coleco Telstar Classic (1976) 2.jpg 1976 100mA Polarity unknown but the Atari 2600 adapter tends to be compatible. Model 6041 ? Mono. 1.0 Unusually for this series, the console doesn’t use batteries. The adapter is 100mA and outputs 3 watts at 60hz.
Coleco Telstar Deluxe (AKA World of Sports) Coleco Telstar Deluxe.jpg 1977 ? ? ? ? Mono 1.0 Console verified to operate off either a 9V adapter or six C-Cell batteries. Other details TBD
Coleco Telstar Ranger S-l1600 (5).jpg 1977 100 mA ? Model 6041 ? Mono 1.0 Console is powered by either six "C" batteries or a 9V adapter.
Coleco Telstar Alpha Coleco Telstar Alpha.jpg 1977 100 mA ? Model 6041 ? Mono 1.0 Console is powered by either six "C" batteries or a 9V adapter.
Coleco Telstar Colormatic Coleco Telstar Colormatic.jpg 1977 200 mA ? ? ? Mono 1.0 Notes
Coleco Telstar Regent Coleco Telstar Regent.jpg 1977 200mA ? ? ? Mono 1.0 Notes
Coleco Telstar Sportsman TBC 1978 ? ? ? ? Mono 1.0 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! Telstar Combat.jpg 1977 200mA ? ? ? Mono 1.0 Console verified to run via six c-cell batteries or 9V adapter.
Coleco Telstar Colortron Coleco-Telstar-Colortron.jpg 1978 ? ? ? ? Mono 1.0 Notes
Coleco Telstar Marksman Coleco Telstar Marksman Tietokonemuseo.jpg 1978 200mA ? ? ? Mono 1.0 Notes
Coleco Telstar Galaxy Coleco-Telstar-Gemini-power.jpeg 1977 200mA ? Model 6041 ? Mono 1.0 Confirmed that working AC adapter outputs 3W; unsure whether console has a battery compartment (TBD)
Coleco Telstar Gemini Coleco-Telstar-Gemini-power.jpeg 1977 200mA ? ? ? Mono 1.0 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 Coleco-Telstar-Arcade-Pongside-L.jpg 1977 200 mA ? Model 6041-200ma ? Mono 1.0 Possibly could also be powered by D-size batteries (unconfirmed)
Nintendo Color TV - Game 6 Nintendo-Color-TV-Game-Blockbreaker-FL.jpg 1977 ? ? ? ? Mono 1.0 Notes

Second generation of consoles

Console Pictures Year of Release Amps Polarity Original PN Replacement PN Connection Power Supply Notes
Atari 2600 Atari-2600.png 1977 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 Magnavox-Odyssey-2-Console-Set.jpg 1978 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) Videopac-pete-screen-800px.jpg 1978 1.3 A ? FW3300 ? ? ? External
Mattel Intellivision File:Intellivision-Console-Set.jpg 1979 ? 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 File:Intellivision-II-Console-Set.jpg 1983 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 Colecovisionpsu.png 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) * Atari-5200.png 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) * Atari-5200.png 9.3V DC 1.95 A Tip positive C018187 WSU090-2000-13 5.5 x 2.5 mm barrel jack External
GCE/MB Vectrex Vectrex rear view.jpeg ? ? 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) * NES.png 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 * Famicom.png 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 * DiskSystem.png 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 * TurboTwinFamicom.png 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 * SG-1000.png 9V DC 850 mA Tip negative SA-150 WSU090-1300-R 5.5 x 2.1 mm barrel jack External
Sega Mark III * MarkIII.png 9V DC 850 mA Tip negative SA-150 WSU090-1300-R 5.5 x 2.1 mm barrel jack External
Sega Master System * SMS.png 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 Atari-7800.png 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 * Pv1000psu.png 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 * TurboGrafx16.png 10.5V DC 730 mA Tip negative HES-ACA-01 WSU090-1300-R 5.5 x 2.1 mm barrel jack External
PC Engine * PC-Engine.png 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 * TurboGrafxCD.png 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 SuperGrafx.png 9V DC 800 mA Tip positive PAD-113 ? 6.3 x 3.0 mm barrel jack External
NEC TurboExpress/PC Engine GT TurboExpress.png 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 TurboDuo.png 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 DuoR.png 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) * Genesis Model 1.png 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) Genesis Model 2.png 10V DC 850 mA Tip positive MK-2103 (US), SA-190 (JP) ? EIAJ-03 barrel jack External
Sega Genesis 3 Genesis Model 3.png 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 Sega Nomad.png 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 Sega 32X.png 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 Sega CDX.png 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 * Game Gear.png 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 Game Boy.png 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 Game Boy Pocket.png 3V DC 300 mA Tip positive MGB-005 ? ? External or two internal AAA-cell batteries ?
Super Nintendo (US) SNES.png 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 * Super Famicom.png 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 Neo-Geo-CD.jpeg 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 LaserActive.png 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 Panasonic 3DO FZ-1.png ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
Atari Jaguar * Atari-Jaguar.png 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 Saturn Model 1.png ? ? N/A ? ? C7 Internal North American consoles have a polarized connector
Sony PlayStation PS1.png ? ? N/A ? ? C7 Internal North American consoles have a polarized connector
Sony PSone PSOne.png 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 N64.png 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 Game Boy Advance.png 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 Game Boy Advance SP.png 5.2V DC 320 mA N/A, connector is keyed AGS-002 Unofficial 5 V USB cables Proprietary connector External
Game Boy Micro Game Boy Micro.png 5.2V DC 320 mA N/A, connector is keyed OXY-002 Unofficial 5 V USB cables Proprietary connector External
Sega Dreamcast Dreamcast.png 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) PS2.png ? ? ? ? ? C7 Internal North American consoles have a polarized connector
Sony PlayStation 2 (slim, SCPH-7xxxx) PS2 Slim.png 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) PS2 Slim 2.png 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 File:Nuon-N2000-wController-L.jpg Input: 120V AC ? N/A, power cord is hardwired ? ? N/A Internal ?
Microsoft Xbox Xbox.png ? ? ? ? ? C7 non-polarized Internal
Nintendo GameCube GameCube.png 12V DC 3.25 A N/A, connector is keyed DOL-002 ? Proprietary connector External Panasonic Q version of the Gamecube may have been the first console in history to support the use of subwoofers, mainly for DVD playback as opposed to in-game use.

Seventh generation of consoles

Console Pictures Voltage Amps Polarity Original PN Replacement PN Connection Power Supply Notes
Nintendo DS DS.png 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 DS-Lite.png 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 DSi XL.png 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) PSP.png 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 Wii.png 12V DC 3.7 A N/A, connector is keyed RVL-002 ? Proprietary connector External
Microsoft Xbox 360 (Xenon/Zephyr) Xbox 360.png 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 Xbox 360 S.png 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 Xbox 360 E.png 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 PS3-Fat.png 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 Vita.png 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 PSTV.png 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 Wii U.png 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[8] 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) PS4.png Input: 100-240V AC ? ? ? ? C7 non-polarized Internal
Sony PlayStation 4 (slim) PS4 Slim.png Input: 100-240V AC ? ? ? ? C7 non-polarized Internal
Sony PlayStation 4 Pro PS4 Pro.png Input: 100-240V AC ? ? ? ? C17 (CUH-7000 and -7100 models), C7 non-polarized (CUH-7200 models) Internal
Microsoft Xbox One Xbox One.png 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 Xbox One S.png Input: 100-240V AC ? ? ? ? C7 non-polarized Internal
Microsoft Xbox One X Xbox One X.png Input: 100-240V AC ? ? ? ? C7 non-polarized Internal
Nintendo Switch File:Nintendo-Switch-Console-Docked-wJoyConRB.jpg 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 File:Immagine Playstation 5.jpg ? ? ? ? ? C7 non-polarized Internal
Microsoft Xbox Series S File:Xbox Series S with controller.jpg ? ? ? ? ? C7 non-polarized Internal
Microsoft Xbox Series X File:Xbox series X (50648118708).jpg ? ? ? ? ? C7 non-polarized Internal

References

  1. ↑ https://shmup.fandom.com/wiki/Tate_Mode
  2. ↑ https://www.doesitflip.com/
  3. ↑ https://shmups.system11.org/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=60868
  4. ↑ https://store.steampowered.com/curator/14416124/
  5. ↑ https://retronauts.com/article/946/the-comprehensive-list-of-flip-grip-friendly-vertical-games-for-switch
  6. ↑ http://www.gamepilgrimage.com/content/games-tate-mode-standard-definition
  7. ↑ https://www.reddit.com/r/NintendoSwitch/comments/85fqso/list_of_switch_games_that_support_nonstandard/
  8. ↑ [1]
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