Tesla owners will be able to plug a PlayStation or Xbox directly into their vehicles, according to a confirmation from Elon Musk reported by Cointelegraph in a post on X. The statement signals that Tesla is considering support for conventional gaming hardware rather than relying solely on games built into the vehicle's existing entertainment system.

Tesla Expands In-Car Gaming Capabilities

Musk's confirmation points to a broader approach to gaming inside Tesla vehicles. Rather than limiting drivers and passengers to software already available through Tesla's infotainment system, the reported capability would allow a PlayStation or Xbox console to be connected directly to the car.

The Cointelegraph post did not specify which PlayStation or Xbox models would be supported, how the consoles would connect to Tesla vehicles, or whether additional hardware or software would be required. It also provided no release date for the functionality, leaving questions of compatibility and availability unanswered.

Tesla has previously incorporated gaming and entertainment features into its vehicles, making the latest statement an extension of an existing area of development rather than an entirely new direction for the company. Tesla's in-car gaming platform, Tesla Arcade, has carried titles including Cuphead, Stardew Valley and Beach Buggy Racing, and in late 2022 the company added Steam integration to its Model S and Model X vehicles, allowing drivers to play PC games while parked. That Steam capability was later removed in a 2024 software update, and Tesla has not publicly detailed the reasons for the removal.

Elon Musk Confirms Console Support

Musk's confirmation is the central detail behind the report. According to Cointelegraph, the Tesla chief executive said users would be able to connect a PlayStation or Xbox to a Tesla.

The statement, however, offers limited technical information. It does not establish whether the feature will be available across Tesla's entire vehicle lineup or whether it will depend on specific hardware configurations.

That distinction could matter, because running console games inside a vehicle involves more than simply providing a display. Power delivery, connectivity, input devices and compatibility would all determine how such a feature works in practice. For now, those technical details have not been provided in the source post.

No Launch Timeline Announced

Musk's confirmation also leaves open the question of when Tesla owners will actually be able to use the feature. Cointelegraph's post did not identify an announced rollout date or provide information about a software update associated with the capability.

The immediate development therefore centers on the confirmation itself: Tesla is expected to allow PlayStation and Xbox consoles to be plugged into its vehicles, while the precise implementation and availability remain unspecified.

Further details from Tesla or Musk would be needed to establish which vehicles will support the functionality and when owners can expect access to it.