Comparison of Power Supplies

Media

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

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

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

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* = Triad solution available

Consoles List

Console	Generation	Voltage	Amps	Polarity	Part No.	Connection	Power Supply	Notes	Pictures
Odyssey:Magnavox Odyssey	First Generation	OUTPUT 9 volts	400ma	Tip positive for polarity	?	2.5mm mono headphone jack	Odyssey can be powered by six "C" cell batteries, or an Atari 2600 power adapter with a 3.5-to-2.5mm tip adapter	No
Magnavox Odyssey 100	First Generation	OUTPUT 9V DC	200ma	?	PIDB-15	TBC - 3.5mm mono headphone jack?	?	?
Magnavox Odyssey 200	First Generation	OUTPUT 9V AC	100ma	?	?	?	?	Odyssey 200 can be powered by six "C" cell batteries
Magnavox Odyssey 300	First Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Magnavox Odyssey 400	First Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Magnavox Odyssey 500	First Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Magnavox Odyssey 4305	First Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Magnavox Odyssey 2000	First Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	Console can be powered by six “C” cell batteries
Magnavox Odyssey 3000	First Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Magnavox Odyssey 4000	First Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Philips Odyssey 200	First Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Philips Odyssey 2001	First Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Philips Odyssey 2100	First Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
TV Tennis Electrotennis	First Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Atari Home Pong (Model C-100)	First Generation	?	?	?	?	?	External PSU	?
Atari Super Pong (Model C-140)	First Generation	OUTPUT 6 volts	?	?	?	?	External Power Supply Unit (6V)	Console can be powered by four "D"-size batteries
Coleco Telstar	First Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Coleco Telstar Classic	First Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Coleco Telstar Deluxe	First Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Coleco Telstar Ranger	First Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Coleco Telstar Alpha	First Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Coleco Telstar Colormatic	First Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Coleco Telstar Regent	First Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Coleco Telstar Sportsman	First Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Coleco Telstar Combat!	First Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Coleco Telstar Colortron	First Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Coleco Telstar Marksman	First Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Coleco Telstar Galaxy	First Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Coleco Telstar Gemini	First Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Coleco Telstar Arcade	First Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Nintendo Color TV - Game 6	First Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Atari 2600	Second Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Magnavox Odyssey 2	Second Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Philips Videopac G7000 (European release of Odyssey 2)	Second Generation	OUTPUT 9 volts	1.3A	?	FW3300	?	?	?
Mattel Intellivision	Second Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Coleco Colecovision	Second Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Atari 5200 (Four-controller-port model)	Second Generation	11.5VDC	1.95A	?	?	?	?	The 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	9.3VDC	1.95A	?	?	?	?	The 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.
GCE/MB Vectrex	Second Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Nintendo NES *	Third Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Famicom *	Third Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Sega SG-1000 *	Third Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Sega Master System *	Third Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Atari 7800	Third Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Amstrad GX4000	Third Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
NEC TurboGrafx 16 *	Fourth Generation	Output: 10.5V DC	730 mA	?	HES-ACA-01	?	?	?
NEC PC Engine *	Fourth Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Sega Genesis *	Fourth Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Sega Mega Drive *	Fourth Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Sega CD (Mega CD) *	Fourth Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Sega 32X *	Fourth Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Sega Game Gear *	Fourth Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Super Nintendo/Super Famicom *	Fourth Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
SNK Neo Geo AES *	Fourth Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
SNK Neo Geo CD	Fourth Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Pioneer Laseractive	Fourth Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Commodore Amiga CD32	Fifth Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Panasonic 3DO	Fifth Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Atari Jaguar *	Fifth Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Atari Jaguar CD *	Fifth Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Bandai Playdia	Fifth Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Sega Saturn	Fifth Generation	?	?	?	?	?	C8	Internal power supply
Sony PlayStation	Fifth Generation	?	?	?	?	?	C8	Internal PSU
NEC PC-FX	Fifth Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Casio Loopy	Fifth Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Apple Pippin	Fifth Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Nintendo 64	Fifth Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	External PSU
Sega Dreamcast	Sixth Generation	?	?	?	?	?	C8	Internal PSU
Sony PlayStation 2	Sixth Generation	?	?	?	?	?	C8	Internal PSU
VM Labs Nuon	Sixth Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Microsoft Xbox	Sixth Generation	?	?	?	?	?	C7	Internal PSU
Nintendo GameCube	Sixth Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	External PSU
Nintendo Wii	Seventh Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	?
Microsoft Xbox 360	Seventh Generation	Output: 12V DC	16.5A	?	DPSN-186CB-1A	?	?	?
Sony PlayStation 3	Seventh Generation	?	?	?	?	?	???, C7	Internal PSU
Nintendo Wii U	Eighth Generation	?	?	?	?	?	?	External PSU
Sony PlayStation 4	Eighth Generation	?	?	?	?	?	???, C7	Internal PSU
Microsoft Xbox One	Eighth Generation	?	?	?	?	?	C7	External PSU
Nintendo Switch	Eighth Generation	?	?	?	?	?	USB-C	Must use included USB-C Block Cable to power dock?
Sony PlayStation 5	Ninth Generation	?	?	?	?	?	C7	Internal PSU
Microsoft Xbox Series X	Ninth Generation	?	?	?	?	?	C7	Internal PSU

References

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