The ports in the front are power limited. Using a y cable, you split out to a full size usb port and a tiny female micro usb that you connect the power cable into. You don't need to buy a specific brand or anything, as long as it looks like the one in this link: https://www.amazon.com/AuviPal-Powered-Streaming-Nintendo-Consoles/dp/B0826R1HL1/ref=sr\_1\_2?dchild=1&keywords=playstation+classic+splitter&qid=1627096457&sr=8-2