The Tesla Cybercab is set to get Xbox and PlayStation inputs. For now, it’s more of a promise than a feature.
Tesla began commercial Cybercab service in Austin at the beginning of September 2026. Shortly after, Elon Musk posted a brief announcement on X stating that a PlayStation or Xbox could be connected to the car, with everything displayed on a 22-inch central screen.
It sounds impressive, but we still don’t know the most important detail yet. Is it just standard controller pairing or actual video input, such as HDMI or DisplayPort via USB-C?
What already works and what’s still missing
Tesla has promoted the Cybercab interior as a space for streaming and gaming. The brand’s official account mentioned the large screen, multimedia apps, and the planned Starlink connection, while Musk directly replied, “You will be able to plug in your PlayStation or Xbox.”
The issue is that controllers can already be connected now. Early users have shown that wired and wireless game pads for Tesla Arcade can be used through USB-C ports. So if Musk writes that “it will be possible,” he’s implying something more than just a game pad.
The most logical scenario is video input. In that case, the 22-inch Cybercab screen could function as a monitor for an external device. This makes it more interesting than just carrying an Xbox in a bag.
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More like a Steam Deck than a full console
Few people will carry a home console in a robotaxi. Sure, running GTA VI in a Cybercab by December 2026 would sound like a big showstopper, but practical use looks different.
More sensible options would be portable devices like the Steam Deck, ASUS ROG Ally, or Nintendo Switch. Along with a regular laptop. If Tesla added HDMI or allowed video input via USB-C, passengers could use the screen to play games, watch their own content, or work during trips.
However, there’s one caveat here. So far, there’s no confirmation of an HDMI port or support for external video input. It’s just Musk’s statement.
The other aspect is connectivity. Tesla plans to install Starlink V5 antennas directly in Cybercabs, providing satellite internet with low latency. If passengers can access this connection for their own devices, multiplayer gaming and data synchronization while on the road will truly become feasible. On paper, this sounds great, but in practice we’ll see limitations, latency issues, and whether Tesla will keep everything within its own ecosystem.
The Cybercab has just launched commercial services in Austin and is already being seen more as a screen-equipped lounge than a car. The question is whether Tesla will actually allow external content to be displayed on this screen or if it will remain limited to a tablet and marketing gimmicks. What do you think: is HDMI in a robotaxi useful, or just a showpiece gadget?
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