To each his own connector
If you collect consoles or back computers you will have noticed that each machine has its own connector / power supply and sometimes different even if from the same manufacturer. To avoid frying your equipment, always check before powering up !. It is easy to use a power supply with exact voltage but with reversed polarity because in the past many used the external positive.
Here I try to collect several pinouts to be able to consult the links on a single page.
Legend:
C + = positive on center
C- = negative center (negative on center)
Amstrad GX4000 | Voltage | Amps | Polarity | Part No. | Connector Size | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GX4000 | 5V (from Monitor) 9V 11V |
2400mA 2000mA 500mA |
C + | ??? GX4000 PSU GX4000 PSU UK |
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Atari 2600 Models | Voltage | Amps | Polarity | Part No. | Barrel Size | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2600 (All models except 2600S) |
9V | 500mA | tip-positive |
C0 10472 FW 3999 |
3.5mm mono jack | Part No. FW 3399 is 9V 400mA |
2600S | 9.5V | 650A | tip-positive | C0 16507 CA 017087 CA 019055 |
3.5mm mono jack | Original SECAM VCS version for France, shipped in 1982 |
Atari 5200 Models | Voltage | Amps | Polarity | Part No. | Barrel Size | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5200 (2 & 4 ports) |
11.5V | 1.95A | C + | C0 18187 / DV-9319A | 5.5mm x 2.5mm |
Atari 7800 Models | Voltage | Amps | Polarity | Part No. | Connector Size | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7800 | 9V | 1000mA | C0 24471-001 C0 24943-309 CA 025492-303 |
Proprietary |
Atari Jaguar Models | Voltage | Amps | Polarity | Part No. | Barrel Size | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jaguar PAL | 9V | 1.2A | C - | 500388 | 5.5mm x 2.1mm | Model: PP-912 / 4829-0912-4DC - Input 240V |
Jaguar NTSC | 9V | 1.2A | C - | 500273 | 5.5mm x 2.1mm | Model: PP-912 / 4811A10T - Input 120V |
Atari Lynx Models | Voltage | Amps | Polarity | Part No. | Barrel Size | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lynx | 9V | 1A | C + |
C103889-001 |
3.5mm x 1.35mm | |
Lynx II | 9V | 1A | C + |
C103889-001 |
3.5mm x 1.35mm |
Atari 2600 Models | Voltage | Amps | Polarity | Part No. | Barrel Size | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C-100 C-140 C-180 C-200 C-202 C-402 (D) C-402 (S) |
5.5V | 100mA | tip-positive |
Atari Part N. 004720 / C0104720 |
3.5mm mono jack | Also called 6V "Battery Eliminator" |
C-121 (Hockey) C-380 SC-450 (Stunt Cycle) |
9V | 500mA | tip-positive | C0 10 180 C0 10472 |
3.5mm mono jack | Also called 9V "Battery Eliminator" |
Playdia Models | Voltage | Amps | Polarity | Part No. | Barrel Size | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Playdia | 10V | 850mA | C + | BA-002 | 5.5mm x 2.1mm |
Colecovision Models | Voltage | Amps | Polarity | Part No. | Connector Size | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Colecovision | + 5 – 5 Gnd +12 |
0.9A 0.1A 0.3A |
Proprietary | 55416 74942 91648 91649 |
Computer Models | Voltage | Amps | Polarity | Part No. | Barrel Size | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VIC 1001 and Early Japanese VIC 20 | 9V AC | 3500mA | ~ | |||
VIC 20 (early version drain more power) C64, C64C |
+ 5V 9V AC |
5V 1.5A, 9V 1A | DIN | 1,2,3: GND 4: NC 5: + 5V 6: 9V ~ 7: 9V ~ |
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C128 (like the Amiga but different voltages) |
+ 5V 9V AC |
5V 1.5A, 9V 1A | SQUARE | 1: + 5V 2: GND 3: 9V ~ 4: GND 5: 9V ~ |
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C16, C116 | 9V DC | 800mA | C- | 5.5mm x 2.1mm | 1: + 5V 2: GND 3: 9V ~ 4: GND 5: 9V ~ |
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Plus 4 | + 5V 9V AC |
5V 1, 9V 0.8A | SQUARE | 1: + 5V 2: GND 3: 9V ~ 4: 9V ~ |
DigiBlast Models | Voltage | Amps | Polarity | Part No. | Barrel Size | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DigiBlast | 6.5V | 0.65A | C + | 2.5mm x 0.70mm |
Intellivision Models | Voltage | Amps | Polarity | Part No. | Barrel Size | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GT-6N | 9V | ? | tip-positive | 3.5mm mono jack | also works with batteries | |
Intellivision Models | Voltage | Amps | Polarity | Part No. | Barrel Size | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Intellivision | 110V / 220V | Internal PSU | ||||
Intellivision II | 16.7V 16.2V |
1A 0.955mA |
C + | KC-57-019A 5872-9629 |
5.5mm x 2.5mm |
iQue Models | Voltage | Amps | Polarity | Part No. | Barrel Size | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
iQue | 5V | 2000mA | C + | SH-502000DC | 5.5mm x 2.1mm |
TV-GAME Models | Voltage | Amps | Polarity | Part No. | Barrel Size | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Color TV Game 6 (CTG-6S) |
9V DC | CTGA-901R | Batteries-only, no AC Adapter | |||
Color TV Game 6 (improved) (CTG-6V) |
9V DC | 100mA | C - | CTGA-901R | 5.5mm x 2.1mm | |
Color TV Game 15 (CTG-15S) |
9V DC | 100mA | C - | CTGA-901R | 5.5mm x 2.1mm | |
Color TV Game 15 (improved) (CTG-15V) |
9V DC | 100mA | C - | CTGA-901R | 5.5mm x 2.1mm | |
Color TV Game Racing 112 (CTG-CR112) |
9V DC | 100mA | C - | CTGA-901R | 5.5mm x 2.1mm | |
Color TV Game Block Kuzushi (CTG-BK6) |
9V DC | 100mA | C - | CTGA-901R | 5.5mm x 2.1mm | AC Adapter only, no batteries |
Computer TV Game (CTG-HC10) |
-5V + 5V + 12V |
0.2A 1A 0.3A |
Proprietary | CTGA-1255 | AC Adapter only, no batteries |
NES / Famicom Model | Voltage | Amps | Polarity | Part No. | Barrel Size | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NES (NES-001 / front-loader) |
9V AC | 1.3A | Bi-polar | NES-002 | 5.5mm x 2.1mm | |
NES (NES-101 / top-loader) |
9V AC | 1.3A | Bi-polar | NES-002 | 5.5mm x 2.1mm | |
Famicom (HVC-001) |
10V DC | 850mA | C - | HVC-002 | 5.5mm x 2.1mm | |
AV Famicom (HVC-101) |
10V DC | 850mA | C - | HVC-002 | 5.5mm x 2.1mm | |
Famicom Disk System (HVC-022) |
9V DC | 400mA | C - | HVC-025 | 5.5mm x 2.1mm |
Virtual Boy Model | Voltage | Amps | Polarity | Part No. | Barrel Size | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Virtual Boy (VUE-001) |
10V | 850mA | C - | VUE-011 + SNS-002 | 7mm x 1mm |
Game Boy Models | Voltage | Amps | Polarity | Part No. | Barrel / Connector Size | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Original (DMG-01) |
4.8V (EUR-JAP) 5.3V (USA) |
150mA | C - | None Original | 3.5mm x 1.5mm | Data obtained from original DMG-003 Battery Pack |
Pocket (MGB-001) |
3V | 300mA | C + | MGB-005 | 2.35mm x 0.75mm | Input EUR 230V USA input 120V 3W JAP input 100V 6VA |
Light (MGB-101) |
3V | 300mA | C + | MGB-005 | 2.35mm x 0.75mm | Input EUR 230V USA input 120V 3W JAP input 100V 6VA |
Color (CGB-001) |
3V | 300mA | C + | MGB-005 | 2.35mm x 0.75mm | Input EUR 230V USA input 120V 3W JAP input 100V 6VA |
Advance (AGB-001) |
3.3V | 350mA | AGB-008 (DC Power Module) + AGB-009 (AC Adapter) | Proprietary | ||
SP (AGS-001 AGS-101) |
5.2V | 320mA | AGS-002 | Proprietary | ||
Micro (OXY-001) |
5.2V | 320mA | OXY-002 | Proprietary |
DS Model | Voltage | Amps | Polarity | Part No. | Connector Size | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DS (NTR-001) |
5.2V | 320mA | NTR-002 | Proprietary | ||
DS Lite (USG-001) |
5.2V | 450mA | USG-002 | Proprietary |
DS Model | Voltage | Amps | Polarity | Part No. | Connector Size | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DSi |
4.6V | 900mA | WAP-002 | Proprietary | WAP-001 is Nintendo original WiFi Network Adapter | |
DSi XL |
4.6V | 900mA | WAP-002 | Proprietary | WAP-001 is Nintendo original WiFi Network Adapter | |
3DS |
4.6V | 900mA | WAP-002 | Proprietary | WAP-001 is Nintendo original WiFi Network Adapter | |
3DS XL |
4.6V | 900mA | WAP-002 | Proprietary | WAP-001 is Nintendo original WiFi Network Adapter | |
2DS |
4.6V | 900mA | WAP-002 | Proprietary | WAP-001 is Nintendo original WiFi Network Adapter | |
NEW 2DS XL |
4.6V | 900mA | WAP-002 | Proprietary | WAP-001 is Nintendo original WiFi Network Adapter | |
NEW 3DS |
4.6V | 900mA | WAP-002 | Proprietary | WAP-001 is Nintendo original WiFi Network Adapter | |
NEW 3DS XL |
4.6V | 900mA | WAP-002 | Proprietary | WAP-001 is Nintendo original WiFi Network Adapter |
Neo Geo AES 5V PSU Models | Voltage | Amps | Polarity | Part No. | Barrel Size | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Japanese | 5V | 3A | C - | PRO-POW | 5.5mm x 2.1mm | |
Japanese | 5V | 3A | C - | PRO-POW2 | 5.5mm x 2.1mm | |
North America | 5V | 3A | C - | PRO-POW-UL | 5.5mm x 2.1mm | |
PAL | 5V | 3A | C - | C -PRO-POW PAL | 5.5mm x 2.1mm |
Neo Geo AES 10V PSU Models | Voltage | Amps | Polarity | Part No. | Barrel Size | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Japanese | 10V | 1A | C - | NEO-POW3 | 5.5mm x 2.1mm | |
Japanese | 11V | 700mA | C - | NEO-POW3 | 5.5mm x 2.1mm | |
Adjustable AC Input | 10V | 1A | C - | PRO-POW-E | 5.5mm x 2.1mm | Dial handles 110 to 240V AC |
Neo Geo CD Model | Voltage | Amps | Polarity | Part No. | Barrel Size | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Front Loader | 5V 10V |
2A 1A |
POWCD-J | Proprietary | ||
Top Loader | 5V 10V |
2A 1A |
POWCD-J | Proprietary | ||
CDZ | 5V 10V |
1A 1A |
POWCD-J2 | Proprietary |
Neo Geo Pocket Model | Voltage | Amps | Polarity | Part No. | Barrel Size | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Original (NPK1) |
3.15V | 150mA | C + | SN-9094P | 2.35mm x 0.75mm | |
Pocket Color (NPK2) |
3.15V | 150mA | C + | SN-9094P | 2.35mm x 0.75mm | |
New Pocket Color (NPK2S) |
3.15V | 150mA | C + | SN-9094P | 2.35mm x 0.75mm |
Neo Geo X Models | Voltage | Amps | Polarity | Part No. | Barrel Size | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Neo Geo X | 5V | 1500mA | C + | LGSPSB050159JP | 4.0mm x 1.70mm |
Ouya | Voltage | Amps | Polarity | Part No. | Barrel Size | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ouya | 12V | 1500mA | C + | Ktec P1813 KSAS0241200150HU |
5.5mm x 2.1mm |
PC Engine / TG Model | Voltage | Amps | Polarity | Part No. | Barrel Size | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CD-ROM2 Interface Unit | 9V | 1450mA | C - | AD-IF30A | 5.5mm x 2.5mm | PAD-123 may also be another Part No. |
PC Engine / TG Model | Voltage | Amps | Polarity | Part No. | Barrel Size | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DUO-R + RX | 9V | 1A | C + | PAD-129 + PAD-130 | 4.75mm x 1.7mm |
PC Engine / TG Model | Voltage | Amps | Polarity | Part No. | Barrel Size | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PC Engine GT / TurboExpress | 7V | 700mA | C + | PI-AD12 (12V input car adapter) PAD-121 HES-ACA-04 |
3.5mm x 1.35mm |
PC Engine Duo Monitor | Voltage | Amps | Polarity | Part No. | Barrel Size | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PC Engine Duo Monitor | 10.5V | 750mA | C + | PAD-126 | ??? mm x ??? mm |
PC LT | Voltage | Amps | Polarity | Part No. | Barrel Size | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PC Engine LT | 9V | 700mA | C + | PAD-127 | 3.5mm x 1.35mm |
PC Engine Print Booster | Voltage | Amps | Polarity | Part No. | Barrel Size | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PC Engine Print Booster | 12V | 1A | C + | PAD-111 | ??? mm x ??? mm |
Playstation Models | Voltage | Amps | Polarity | Part No. | Barrel Size | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Playstation (All Models except SCPH-10x) |
110V / 220V | Internal PSU | ||||
PSOne (SCPH-10x) |
7.5V |
|
C + | SCPH-112 SCPH-114 SCPH-115 |
4.75mm x 1.7mm |
Playstation 2 Models | Voltage | Amps | Polarity | Part No. | Barrel Size | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Playstation 2 "Fat" (SCPH-1x -> SCPH-5x) |
110V / 220V | Internal PSU | ||||
Playstation 2 "Slim" |
8.5V | 5.65A | C + | SCPH-70100 | 4.75mm x 1.7mm |
Playstation Vita Models | Voltage | Amps | Polarity | Part No. | Barrel Size | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PCH-1000 (Fat) |
5V | 1500mA | Proprietary | PCH-ZAC1 | Male USB connector on the other end of the cable | |
PCH-2000 |
5V | 150mA | Micro USB | PCH-ZAC1 | Male USB connector on the other end of the cable | |
VTE-1016 (TV) |
5V | 2A | C + | PDEL-100 | 4.0mm x 1.7mm |
PSP Models | Voltage | Amps | Polarity | Part No. | Barrel Size | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PSP-1000 (Fat) |
5V | 2000A | C + | PSP-100 PSP-103 PSP-104 PSP-384 |
4.0mm x 1.7mm | PSP-384 is 5V 1.5A |
PSP-2000 (Slim) |
5V | 2000A | C + | PSP-100 PSP-103 PSP-104 PSP-384 |
4.0mm x 1.7mm | PSP-384 is 5V 1.5A |
PSP-3000 (Brite) |
5C | 2000mA | C + | PSP-100 PSP-103 PSP-104 PSP-384 |
4.0mm x 1.7mm | PSP-384 is 5V 1.5A |
PSP-N1000 (Go) |
5V | 1500mA | Proprietary | PSP-N104 | ||
PSP-E1000 (Street) |
5V | 2000mA | C + | PSP-100 PSP-103 PSP-104 PSP-384 |
4.0mm x 1.7mm | PSP-384 is 5V 1.5A |
Sega MS Model
Voltage | Amps | Polarity | Part No. | Barrel Size | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Master System | 9V | 1A | C - | 3025 | 5.5mm x 2.1mm | |
Master System II | 10V | 500mA | C - | 3008 | 5.5mm x 2.1mm | |
SG-1000 | 9V | 850mA | C - | SA-150 | 5.5mm x 2.1mm | |
SG-1000 II | 9V | 850mA | C - | SA-150 | 5.5mm x 2.1mm | |
Mark III | 9V | 850mA | C - | SA-150 | 5.5mm x 2.1mm | |
SC-3000 | 9V | 850mA | C - | SA-150 | 5.5mm x 2.1mm |
Sega Genesis Model | Voltage | Amps | Polarity | Part No. | Barrel Size | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Genesis | 9V | 1.2A | C - | MK-1602 | 5.5mm x 2.1mm | Later PSU revisions were 10V 1.2A |
CD saw | 9V | 1.2A | C - | MK-1602 | 5.5mm x 2.1mm | Later PSU revisions were 10V 1.2A |
CD saw 2 | 9V | 1.2A | C - | MK-1602 | 5.5mm x 2.1mm | Later PSU revisions were 10V 1.2A |
Mega Drive | 9V | 1.2A | C - | SA-160 | 5.5mm x 2.1mm | |
Mega CD | 9V | 1.2A | C - | SA-160 | 5.5mm x 2.1mm | |
Mega CD 2 | 9V | 1.2A | C - | SA-160 | 5.5mm x 2.1mm |
Sega Genesis 2 & Others | Voltage | Amps | Polarity | Part No. | Barrel Size | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Genesis 2 | 10V | 850mA | C + | MK-2103 | 4.75mm x 1.7mm | |
Mega Drive 2 | 10V | 850mA | C + | SA-190 | 4.75mm x 1.7mm | |
Genesis 3 | 10V | 300mA | C + | MK-1479 | 4.75mm x 1.7mm | |
JVC X'eye | 9.5V | 1.5A | C + | AA-S95J | 4.75mm x 1.7mm | |
32X | 10V | 850mA | C + | MK-1636 MK-2103 SA-190 |
4.75mm x 1.7mm | |
Nomad | 10V | 850mA | C + | MK-2103 | 4.75mm x 1.7mm | |
Game Gear (EUR/JAP) | 9V | 0.85 – 1.2A | C + | SA-150 SA-160 SA-160A (JAP) |
5.5mm x 2.1mm | |
Game Gear (USA) | 9-10V | 850mA | C - | MK-1636 SA-2103 |
4.75mm x 1.7mm | |
Mega Jet | 10V | 850mA | C + | SA-190 | 4.75mm x 1.7mm | |
CDX | 9.5V | 1.5A | C + | MK-4122-05 | 4.75mm x 1.7mm | |
Multi-Mega | 9.5V | 1.3A | C + | MK-4122-18 | 4.75mm x 1.7mm | |
Pico | 10V | 850mA | C + | SA-190A | 4.75mm x 1.7mm | |
Advanced Pico Beena | 6V | 650mA | C + | HPC-0802 (9J0-0009) | 7mm x 1mm |
Sharp Twin Famicom | Voltage | Amps | Polarity | Part No. | Barrel Size | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sharp Twin Famicom (AN-500 / AN-505) |
7.6V DC | 1.25A | C + | 91-20343 91-40837 |
5.5mm x 2.5mm |
Super Grafx | Voltage | Amps | Polarity | Part No. | Barrel Size | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SuperGrafx | 9V | 800mA | C - | PAD-113 | 6.3mm x 3.0mm |
Super Grafx SU for CD-ROM2 | Voltage | Amps | Polarity | Part No. | Barrel Size | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RAU-30 CD Add On | 12V | 1000mA | C - + | PAD-125 | 6.3mm x 3.0mm |
SNES / Super Famicom Model | Voltage | Amps | Polarity | Part No. | Barrel Size | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Super NES (PAL) (SNSP-001) |
9-9.4V AC | 1.3A | Bi-Polar | NES-002E | 5.5mm x 2.5mm |
SNES / Super Famicom Model | Voltage | Amps | Polarity | Part No. | Barrel Size | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Super NES (SNS-001) |
10V | 850mA | C - | SNS-002 | 7mm x 1mm | |
Super NES Jr. (SNS-101) |
10V | 850mA | C - | SNS-002 | 7mm x 1mm | |
Super Famicom (SHVC-001) |
10V | 850mA | C - | HVC-002 | 5.5mm x 2.1mm | |
Super Famicom Jr. (SHVC-101) |
10V | 850mA | C - | HVC-002 | 5.5mm x 2.1mm |
PC Engine / TG Model | Voltage | Amps | Polarity | Part No. | Barrel Size | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PC Engine | 9V | 650mA | C - | HALL 105 + HALL-106 | 5.5mm x 2.1mm | |
CoreGraf I + II | 9V | 800mA | C - | HALL 105 + HALL-106 | 5.5mm x 2.1mm | |
PC Engine Shuttle | 9V | 800mA | C - | HALL 105 + HALL-106 | 5.5mm x 2.1mm | |
CD-ROM2 | 9V | 650mA | C - | HALL 105 + HALL-106 | 5.5mm x 2.1mm | Plug for using as portable cd player |
Turbografx-16 | 10.5V | 730mA | C - | HES-ACA-01 | 5.5mm x 2.1mm | |
Turbografx-CD | 10.5V | 650mA | C - | HES-ACA-01 | 5.5mm x 2.1mm | Plug for using as portable cd player |
PC Engine / TG Model | Voltage | Amps | Polarity | Part No. | Barrel Size | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TurboGrafx-CD Dock | 11V | 1.53A | C - | HES-ACA-02/03 | 5.5mm x 2.5mm |
PC Engine / TG Model | Voltage | Amps | Polarity | Part No. | Barrel Size | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Turbo Duo | 10V | 1A | C + | HES-ACA-05 | 6.3mm x 3.0mm | |
Pc Engine Duo | 10V | 1A | C + | PAD-124 | 6.3mm x 3.0mm | |
Super CD-ROM2 | 12V | 1A | C + | PAD-125 | 6.3mm x 3.0mm | DC out is 4.0mm x 1.7mm center negative |
Game.com Models | Voltage | Amps | Polarity | Part No. | Barrel Size | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Game.com | 9V | 300mA | ??? | ??? | ??? | or 2xAA or 4xLR6 batteries |
Game.com Pocket Pro | Batteries only (2xAA) |
Gizmondo Models | Voltage | Amps | Polarity | Part No. | Barrel Size | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gizmondo | 5.3V | 600mA | C + | FW7650 | 2.4mm x 0.80mm |
Watara Models | Voltage | Amps | Polarity | Part No. | Barrel Size | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Watara Supervision | 6V | 200mA 300mA |
C - | AD-2200 3515-0630 |
3.5mm x 1.5mm |