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[Anapan]

As for the battery life, if ~5-6 hours isn't enough I highly recommend getting a PSP Grip Charger.
They're really cheap, way more comfortable than just the console itself and nearly double your playtime.

[weasels]

What?

You open the slot on the back via the switch, slide it into the metal slot and close, it's that simple.

well its been along time since i handled one but i think it just scared me lol. ah don't worry about it. i don't hate it for that reason anyways. in fact i wish i had one so i could get cfw.

[vash23n]

Man it has been a while since I replied to this topic, but I just wanted to say that I have been trying to get used to NEStopia on a lot of peoples' recommendations. Great program, but I just can't get used to playing using the keyboard. I know a lot of people prefer keyboard and mouse controls, but I just NEED a control pad. What do you guys recommend? I know the XBox has a USB controller, but I am looking for something cheap. I am only using an emulator because there are a lot of games I cannot afford at the moment and I can't wait to play them - namely the Castlevania series. So I don't need a lot of buttons, but I am assuming it is not just as easy as buying an adaptor that enables a regular NES pad to be plugged in to a USB port?

I know there are other topics about this most likely, but you guys have been helpful so far so I thought I'd just check.

[gtmtnbiker]

Personally, I've used the NES & SNES official pads with USB adapters. They both work well. I also have a Saturn USB pad that works well.

[Dylan]

So I don't need a lot of buttons, but I am assuming it is not just as easy as buying an adaptor that enables a regular NES pad to be plugged in to a USB port?

Actually, it is that easy. This is the only one that I've ever seen:
http://cgi.ebay.com/NES-to-USB-adapter- ... 0346316211

I personally haven't used one yet, and I believe that they also sell usb controllers (gamepads that end in a usb plug).

What's funny is that I actually just bought one of these while posting this. I've been planning to for a while and this post reminded me. Plus they were like $25 the last time I checked.

[vash23n]

So I don't need a lot of buttons, but I am assuming it is not just as easy as buying an adaptor that enables a regular NES pad to be plugged in to a USB port?

Actually, it is that easy. This is the only one that I've ever seen:
http://cgi.ebay.com/NES-to-USB-adapter- ... 0346316211

I personally haven't used one yet, and I believe that they also sell usb controllers (gamepads that end in a usb plug).

What's funny is that I actually just bought one of these while posting this. I've been planning to for a while and this post reminded me. Plus they were like $25 the last time I checked.

whoah please let me know how these work.
Also, do they have these for the SNES and whatever other system has a Castlevania game on it? That series is my current obsession. I think it is NES, SNES, Playstation, and maybe some on gameboy.

** nevermind, they do... and it looks like you can buy them for most controllers. I checked amazon.com by the way, but they are almost 30 bucks so I am sure they are cheaper on ebay.

[vash23n]

Personally, I've used the NES & SNES official pads with USB adapters. They both work well. I also have a Saturn USB pad that works well.

im very glad to hear that you can just buy adaptors.

[vash23n]

I just realized how dumb I am, possibly buying multiple adaptors instead of buying one USB controller that probably works for all games on all systems. Do you guys have any recommendations for a cheap USB controller for a MAC that will work with emulators?

[eSPy]

Personally, I've used the NES & SNES official pads with USB adapters. They both work well. I also have a Saturn USB pad that works well.

im very glad to hear that you can just buy adaptors.

heres an adapter that would be useful. for PS/PS2 controllers to USB
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.11707

or a more arcade feel http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.27821

and this site is great for any converter you would want (atari, NES, Genesis/MegaDrive, SNES, N64...even Vectrex!)
http://www.retrousb.com/index.php?cPath ... 64f932055d

[vash23n]

Personally, I've used the NES & SNES official pads with USB adapters. They both work well. I also have a Saturn USB pad that works well.

im very glad to hear that you can just buy adaptors.

heres an adapter that would be useful. for PS/PS2 controllers to USB
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.11707

or a more arcade feel http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.27821

and this site is great for any converter you would want (atari, NES, Genesis/MegaDrive, SNES, N64...even Vectrex!)
http://www.retrousb.com/index.php?cPath ... 64f932055d

Thanks for the links.