USB-C Power Cable for Retro Consoles

Description

One USB-C Power Delivery lead for your retro consoles so a shelf of retro hardware can run from a single modern charger instead of a drawer full of ageing power bricks. The console versions are 1.8 m, and the Wii U GamePad version is 1.2 m. Choose the version that matches your console from the list above.

Which Version Do I Need?

Pick by the connector your console takes. If you are powering several systems, add one of each select a version, set the quantity, add it to your cart, then come back and choose the next. Or take a single cable and move it between consoles as you play.

5.5 2.1 mm, centre positive 9 V, 1.8 m

• Nintendo: NES Frontloader (NA/USA), NES Toploader (NA/USA), Famicom, AV Famicom, Famicom Disk System, Super Famicom (Japan), Super Famicom Jr. (Japan)
• Sega: Master System, Genesis Model 1 / Mega Drive Model 1, Sega CD (Model 1 and 2), Game Gear (PAL and Japan)
• NEC: PC Engine, PC Engine CoreGrafx, PC Engine Shuttle, TurboGrafx-16
• Atari: Jaguar, Jaguar CD

4.75 1.7 mm, centre positive 9 V, 1.8 m

• Sega: Mega Drive Model 2, Genesis Model 2, Genesis Model 3, 32X, Game Gear (USA), Nomad, JVC Xeye
• NEC: PC Engine Duo-R, PC Engine Duo-RX
• Sony: PS One (the small redesign, SCPH-1xx), PlayStation 2 Slim (SCPH-7xxxx)

Nintendo GameCube 12 V, 1.8 m

Fits DOL-001 and DOL-101.

Nintendo Wii 12 V, 1.8 m

Powers the console itself; it is not a charger for controllers or accessories.

Nintendo Wii U console 15 V, 1.8 m

Powers the console itself. The GamePad is charged separately: choose the Wii U GamePad version for that.

Nintendo Wii U GamePad 1.2 m

Charges the Wii U GamePad, the controller with the built-in screen. It does not power the console.

Choosing A Charger

Each version asks its charger for a different profile, and this is the specification to check before ordering. Total wattage on the box is not the measure plenty of high-output chargers skip 12V entirely, or offer it only at reduced current.

• 9V versions: any USB-C PD charger offering a 9V profile. All three of our chargers do, on their USB-C ports.
• 12V versions: needs 12V at 3A. On the 200W six-port charger that is PD1 only; the 270W charger supplies it on all four USB-C ports, and the 1000W on all eight.
• 15 V version (Wii U console): needs 15V at 3A. Use PD1 on the 200W charger, or USB-C1, C2 or C3 on the 270W charger, or any USB-C port on