AU plug figure 8 power cord for original PlayStation, PS2 and PS3 Slim consoles
Which consoles this figure 8 power lead suits
This is a two pin figure 8 power cord with an Australian wall plug, half a metre long, made for older consoles that use the classic figure 8 socket. According to the listing it suits the original PlayStation (not the smaller PSone), the standard PS2 (not the Slimline SCPH700xx), the Slim PS3 (not earlier non-slim PS3 consoles), the original Microsoft Xbox (not the Xbox 360), plus the Sega Dreamcast and Sega Saturn. Checking which revision of console you own before ordering is worthwhile, because the slimline variants of these machines moved to different power connectors. The model number is printed on a label on the underside of each console if you are unsure which revision you have.
Why retro console owners replace this cable
Power leads are usually the first thing separated from a console when it goes into storage, and second-hand consoles from marketplaces very often arrive without one. Rather than risking a random cable from a drawer, a correctly specified figure 8 lead with an AU plug gets a Dreamcast or an original Xbox running again safely. At 0.5m the cord is deliberately short, which keeps cabling tidy in an entertainment unit; if your power point sits further away, plan for a power board. This is a generic third-party lead, not a Sony manufactured part. Original leads also degrade over the decades, with brittle insulation and loose console-end connectors causing intermittent power, so replacing a cable that has seen twenty summers is sensible even when it technically still works. A fresh lead removes one variable when diagnosing a console that refuses to start.
Sorting out the rest of an ageing console setup
Owners reviving older gaming hardware often need more than one part. If a later console is also misbehaving, an Xbox 360 Slim 135W AC adapter power brick covers that generation, while the Xbox One AC adapter mains power supply suits the newer machine. And because retro consoles usually end up plugged into a modern television, a Sony RMT-TX100A remote for KD-55X9000C KD-65X9000C is a handy fix when the TV controller itself has died.
Why buy this power cord from The Remote Factory
We are based in Australia and specialise in replacement remotes, key fobs and the supporting cables and accessories that keep household electronics going. Orders are picked and dispatched within 24 hours, and standard shipping lands in 1 to 5 working days around Australia, or 2 to 8 working days for New Zealand customers. At the payment step you can use Visa, Mastercard, American Express, PayPal, Shop Pay and Apple Pay. Should the lead not match your console revision, returns are accepted within 30 days, and our team answers questions at contact@theremotefactory.com.au, so it is easy to confirm fitment for this power cord before you commit.
Frequently asked questions
Will this power cord work with my PS2 Slim or PSone?
No. The listing is specific: it suits the original PlayStation but not the smaller PSone, and the standard PS2 but not the Slimline SCPH700xx models. Those slim revisions use a different power arrangement. It does suit the Slim PS3, the original Microsoft Xbox, the Sega Dreamcast and the Sega Saturn, so check exactly which console revision you own first.
How long is the cable and what plug does it have?
The lead is 0.5 metres long and terminates in a standard Australian two pin wall plug, with a figure 8 (two pin) connector at the console end. The short length suits consoles sitting close to a power point or power board inside an entertainment unit. If your socket is further away, allow for an extension or relocate the console.
Is this an official Sony cable?
No, it is a generic aftermarket lead designed to work with the consoles listed, and it is not manufactured by Sony or any affiliated entity. Figure 8 power cords are a standardised connector type, which is why one correctly specified cable can serve PlayStation, original Xbox and Sega hardware alike. The key is matching the console revision to the compatibility list.
What happens if I order the wrong lead for my console?
The Remote Factory runs a 30-day return policy, so a cable that does not suit your console revision can be sent back. Email contact@theremotefactory.com.au and the support team will sort out the return. Orders are dispatched within 24 hours, and Australian standard delivery typically takes 1 to 5 working days, so a replacement does not leave you waiting long.
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