Do the PS2 -> PC usb gamepad adapters work well?

[LordJezo]

?

 

[MisterPresident]

I don't know about USB, but I've been using a PS2->serial gamepad adaptor to play Dance Dance Revolution on my computer for six months, and I haven't had any problems.

 

[BennyD]

i use a gamecube to usb converter which is virtually the same and it works very well

just a little scarce on the software front

 

[mchammer187]

Originally posted by: BennyD
i use a gamecube to usb converter which is virtually the same and it works very well

just a little scarce on the software front

have you tried a wavebird with this?

 

[mchammer187]

Originally posted by: LordJezo
?

are you talking about

PS/2

or PSX 2?

 

[BennyD]

Originally posted by: mchammer187

Originally posted by: BennyD
i use a gamecube to usb converter which is virtually the same and it works very well

just a little scarce on the software front

have you tried a wavebird with this?

nope:

Does this USB adaptor work with the Wavebird Wireless controller?

No, It's only working with the standard original Nintendo controller at the moment.

and he means playstation 2

 

[Anubis]

yes it works. i have teh thing my dual shock works fine on my PC useing that.

 

[mchammer187]

works perfectly for me was about $29 shipped

edit: i didnt get it from there though

i got mine here

takes 4 controllers and uses only 1 usb port

 

[Choralone]

I've been using a $9.99 PSX to USB adapter my wife picked up for me from Radio Shack for about 3 months now. It's been flawless as far as I can tell. I'm using a PS2 dual shock controller and everything has worked just fine. I'd MUCH rather pay $20 for a Sony PS2 controller and $10 for an adapter than $30-50 for a PC gamepad that doesn't work as well.

 

[IcePhoenix]

Originally posted by: Choralone
I've been using a $9.99 PSX to USB adapter my wife picked up for me from Radio Shack for about 3 months now. It's been flawless as far as I can tell. I'm using a PS2 dual shock controller and everything has worked just fine. I'd MUCH rather pay $20 for a Sony PS2 controller and $10 for an adapter than $30-50 for a PC gamepad that doesn't work as well.

I got a Gravis Gamepad pro, which basically is a PS2 controller, for my PC. Ran me $20. Works great

 

[mchammer187]

Originally posted by: IcePhoenix

Originally posted by: Choralone
I've been using a $9.99 PSX to USB adapter my wife picked up for me from Radio Shack for about 3 months now. It's been flawless as far as I can tell. I'm using a PS2 dual shock controller and everything has worked just fine. I'd MUCH rather pay $20 for a Sony PS2 controller and $10 for an adapter than $30-50 for a PC gamepad that doesn't work as well.

I got a Gravis Gamepad pro, which basically is a PS2 controller, for my PC. Ran me $20. Works great

except the D-pad is 1 big button instead of 4 small ones

that is my main problem with that one and no analog

 

[IcePhoenix]

Originally posted by: mchammer187

Originally posted by: IcePhoenix

Originally posted by: Choralone
I've been using a $9.99 PSX to USB adapter my wife picked up for me from Radio Shack for about 3 months now. It's been flawless as far as I can tell. I'm using a PS2 dual shock controller and everything has worked just fine. I'd MUCH rather pay $20 for a Sony PS2 controller and $10 for an adapter than $30-50 for a PC gamepad that doesn't work as well.

I got a Gravis Gamepad pro, which basically is a PS2 controller, for my PC. Ran me $20. Works great

except the D-pad is 1 big button instead of 4 small ones

that is my main problem with that one and no analog

Ahh, I see. My main problem is that the D-Pad does stick at times, and when you are pressing down, it will think you are pressing left and down as well.

 

[LordJezo]

How is the response time?

Using the Gravis Gamepad Pro and trying to play fighting games is a pain.. the d-pad is not sensitive enough to be able to pull moves off and such.

 

[Choralone]

Originally posted by: IcePhoenix

Originally posted by: mchammer187

Originally posted by: IcePhoenix

Originally posted by: Choralone
I've been using a $9.99 PSX to USB adapter my wife picked up for me from Radio Shack for about 3 months now. It's been flawless as far as I can tell. I'm using a PS2 dual shock controller and everything has worked just fine. I'd MUCH rather pay $20 for a Sony PS2 controller and $10 for an adapter than $30-50 for a PC gamepad that doesn't work as well.

I got a Gravis Gamepad pro, which basically is a PS2 controller, for my PC. Ran me $20. Works great

except the D-pad is 1 big button instead of 4 small ones

that is my main problem with that one and no analog

Ahh, I see. My main problem is that the D-Pad does stick at times, and when you are pressing down, it will think you are pressing left and down as well.

That specific problem was the reason why I went the whole adapter/PS2 controller route. I knew the PS2 controller worked well, would last and it had the four seperate buttons as the d-pad. I still have a Gravis Gamepad Pro, but the PS2 controller works MUCH better, plus I can switch on analog mode anytime. Great for NFS and other racing games.

 

[Choralone]

Originally posted by: LordJezo
How is the response time?

Using the Gravis Gamepad Pro and trying to play fighting games is a pain.. the d-pad is not sensitive enough to be able to pull moves off and such.

The PS2 controller acts like it should. If you get a dual shock controller you can try using the analog stick if you're feeling lucky. I never could play any sort of fighting came worth a darn with the GGP, and the PS2 controller isn't totally ideal, but it works much better than the ever GGP did for me.

 

[mchammer187]

Originally posted by: LordJezo
How is the response time?

Using the Gravis Gamepad Pro and trying to play fighting games is a pain.. the d-pad is not sensitive enough to be able to pull moves off and such.

the one i use is perfect instant response and probably a much better deal if you plan on using more than one controller otherwise you can probably pick up a single adapter for $15 or less

whatever you do dont get the ones from lik-sang.com they are complete crap they have many connection issues