Gaming Console Devices
Video game consoles including PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo.
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Nintendo Switch (Original, 2017)
Nintendo’s original Switch blends handheld and home gaming through a hybrid docking design—the portable device connects to a dock via USB-C for TV output. The USB-C port handles charging at up to 39W, video output via USB 3.1 Alt Mode, and data transfer. Two Joy-Con controllers attach magnetically to the sides or dock in the…
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Nintendo Switch 2 (2025)
Nintendo’s next-gen console brings a massive connectivity leap with two USB-C ports, 4K@60Hz docked output, and built-in Gigabit Ethernet in the dock. The bottom USB-C port supports USB 3.2 data speeds and DisplayPort Alt Mode for direct video output without the dock, plus USB Power Delivery up to 60W. The dock’s HDMI port supports 4K@60Hz…
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Nintendo Switch 2 (Standard, 2025)
Nintendo’s Switch 2 improves the hybrid docking design with faster performance and a larger screen, maintaining the same USB-C port design for charging and video output. The USB 3.1 Alt Mode supports up to 15W USB Power Delivery; dock attachment uses the same connector as the original Switch for backward compatibility with many third-party docks.…
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Nintendo Switch Lite (2019)
The Switch Lite is a 100% handheld-only redesign that drops the hybrid docking feature, cutting weight and cost but losing TV connectivity. The USB-C port handles charging at up to 18W and data transfer, though it can’t output video directly like the standard Switch. Two Joy-Con controllers attach magnetically but don’t detach for tabletop play.…
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Nintendo Switch OLED Model (2021)
The Switch OLED model retains the hybrid docked-handheld design but adds a vibrant OLED screen, improving picture quality without changing port specs. The USB-C port handles power delivery up to 39W, video output via USB 3.1 Alt Mode, and data — a single cable replaces the proprietary dock connector. Two removable Joy-Con controllers attach magnetically…
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Nintendo Switch V2 (Enhanced Battery, 2019)
The enhanced Switch V2 keeps the original hybrid design but improves battery life, pushing run-time from 6.5 to roughly 9 hours on a charge. The USB-C port remains the hub for charging, TV docking, and data transfer at USB 2.0 speeds; power delivery tops out at about 39W. Two Joy-Con controllers attach magnetically and work…
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Nintendo Wii (Original, 2006)
The original Wii still carries GameCube hardware: four GameCube controller ports and two memory card slots sit under the top flap, and it plays GameCube discs. Video leaves through the AV Multi Out (composite in the box, component for 480p, S-Video on NTSC consoles only, RGB SCART on PAL consoles only), so there’s no HDMI,…
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Nintendo Wii Family Edition (2011)
Nintendo’s Wii connects through a proprietary AV Multi Out port supporting composite, S-Video, component video, and RGB—SCART (in PAL regions). A single SD card slot handles expanded storage. Power consumption is about 13W under typical load. Here’s the complete port breakdown and cable requirements.
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Nintendo Wii Mini (2012)
The Wii Mini drops online and component video connectivity, keeping only the proprietary AV Multi Out port for composite and S-Video. The internal memory shrinks to 512MB, and it draws about 10W of power. Two Wii controller ports remain on the front, with a single expansion port for nunchuk attachments. Below is the full connector…
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Nintendo Wii U (2012)
The Wii U splits output between its TV and tablet-like GamePad, both connected wirelessly—the TV connects via HDMI for up to 1080p video. Two USB 2.0 ports on the back handle external storage for games and media; the system draws about 40W under gaming load. Four controller ports on the front accept Wiimotes, classic controllers,…
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Panasonic 3DO Interactive Multiplayer FZ-1 (1993)
Panasonic’s 1993 R.E.A.L. 3DO was unusually well-connected for its era, offering three tiers of video from the rear panel: composite (RCA), S-Video, and RF, alongside a stereo RCA audio pair. S-Video delivers the cleanest picture of the built-in options without a mod. The console has a single proprietary controller port, but pads daisy-chain through a…
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Philips CD-i 205 (1991)
The Philips CD-i was an interactive multimedia player that also ran games, built around the analog A/V standards of the early 1990s. This mains-powered deck offers the fullest connection choice of its generation: an RGB SCART Euroconnector for the sharpest picture, plus separate S-Video (Y/C), composite (CVBS) and stereo RCA audio outputs. An RF antenna…
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PlayStation 4 (Standard, 2013)
The launch PS4 keeps its ports simple: one HDMI output that tops out at 1080p (HDR arrived with System Software 4.0), two 5Gbps USB-A ports on the front for controllers and drives, Gigabit Ethernet, and an optical TOSLINK output. That optical port is the one the Slim dropped, so this is the PS4 to keep…
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PlayStation 4 Pro (2016)
Sony’s mid-generation refresh of the PS4 added a second GPU pipeline for 4K HDR gaming and bumped the HDMI output to HDMI 2.0b with HDCP 2.2. The rear panel hosts the HDMI out, a Gigabit Ethernet port, an optical S/PDIF (TOSLINK) digital audio output, a power inlet, and one USB 3.1 Gen 1 port; two…
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PlayStation 4 Slim (2016)
The 2016 Slim shrinks the PS4 and drops its optical output, so audio leaves over HDMI only, which matters if your soundbar or amp has no HDMI input. What’s left is one HDMI output at up to 1080p with HDR, two 5Gbps USB-A ports on the front and Gigabit Ethernet, plus the 5GHz Wi-Fi the…
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PlayStation 5 (Digital Edition, 2020)
The launch PS5 Digital Edition sends 4K at up to 120Hz with VRR over a single HDMI 2.1 output, so the TV needs HDMI 2.1 too. On the front are a 10Gbps USB-C port (the one PS VR2 must use) and a USB 2.0 Type-A; on the back, two 10Gbps USB-A ports for an external…
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PlayStation 5 (Disc Edition, 2020)
Sony’s PS5 flagship delivers 4K gaming at up to 120Hz through a single HDMI 2.1 port with full 48Gbps bandwidth and VRR/ALLM. The front USB-C runs at USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) for fast SSD expansion, while the rear USB-A is limited to USB 2.0—suitable only for charging controllers. An Ultra High Speed HDMI 2.1…
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PlayStation 5 Pro (2024)
The PS5 Pro cranks performance to 8K gaming capability through its HDMI 2.1 port with full 48Gbps bandwidth and VRR/ALLM support. The front USB-C runs at USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) for fast expansion storage; the two rear USB-A ports run at 10Gbps too. An Ultra High Speed HDMI 2.1 cable ships included, though both…
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PlayStation 5 Slim (CFI-2000) (2023)
Sony’s slimmer redesign of the PS5 packs all the same connectivity into a 30% smaller chassis, with one notable upgrade: the front USB-A port is replaced by a second USB-C port. Both rear USB-A ports run at SuperSpeed 10 Gbps, making them ideal for external SSD storage. The single HDMI 2.1 output supports 4K@120Hz with…
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PlayStation 5 Slim (Digital Edition, 2023)
The Slim Digital Edition keeps the single HDMI 2.1 output (4K at up to 120Hz with VRR) but changes the front: both ports are now USB-C, one at 10Gbps (the one PS VR2 must use) and one at USB 2.0 speed. The back keeps two 10Gbps USB-A ports for an external drive, plus Gigabit Ethernet.…
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PlayStation 5 Slim (Disc Edition, 2023)
Sony’s PS5 Slim maintains the same 4K@120Hz HDMI 2.1 capability as the standard edition but in a more compact chassis. The front USB-C runs at USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) for rapid SSD expansion; the rear USB-A is stuck at USB 2.0. An Ultra High Speed HDMI 2.1 cable comes included, but verify your TV…
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Polymega (2021)
Polymega is a modular disc-based retro system whose base unit outputs up to 1080p over HDMI 1.4, upscaling classic games for modern TVs. Networking is well covered with built-in Wi-Fi plus a wired Gigabit Ethernet port, and two USB 2.0 ports handle controllers and storage. A microSD slot expands local storage. Cartridge support comes from…
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Sega 32X (1994)
Sega’s 1994 mushroom-shaped add-on plugs into the Genesis cartridge slot to bolt on 32-bit processing power. Video runs out through the 32X’s own 9-pin mini-DIN A/V multi-out after mixing the host Genesis signal passed up through a short jumper cable. That port carries RGB as well as composite and stereo, so the same RGB SCART…
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Sega Dreamcast (1998)
Released in Japan on November 27, 1998, the Sega Dreamcast was the first sixth-generation console — and the first to ship with a built-in modem and broadband option. Its rear panel uses the 12-pin Dreamcast AV connector (composite, S-Video, raw RGB and VGA-capable), a removable modem module slot on the right side that originally housed…
