Gamepad / controller converters

Post by **Ivo** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 6:59 am

I'm probably going to buy some console controller port - USB converters (if I can find them, that is).

Anyone has experience using them, or knows where to find this stuff?

I'm sort of concerned that the PC may not recognize the hardware (does this stuff come with drivers?), and / or that there may be some noticeable lag before inputting the button presses and the PC acting on it.

I was thinking of getting one for Saturn, PS1 and Genesis (although the Saturn pad serves well for a Genesis replacement).

Ivo.

Post by **PhilExile** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 7:54 am

http://retrousb.com/ is reputable.

Post by **Ivo** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 3:58 am

PhilExile wrote:http://retrousb.com/ is reputable.

He only has Nintendo adapters though.

I'm looking for Saturn mainly, but I'd like to have also PS1 or PS2 adapter, and eventually a Genesis one if they are cheap.

Post by **xraydash** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 9:29 am

I have no complaints about this playstation adapter. It's plug and play on XP.

Post by **link343** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 10:54 am

Ivo wrote:
PhilExile wrote:http://retrousb.com/ is reputable.
He only has Nintendo adapters though.

I'm looking for Saturn mainly, but I'd like to have also PS1 or PS2 adapter, and eventually a Genesis one if they are cheap.

Wrong my frined. If you look more, you would find this: http://retrousb.com/index.php?categoryID=81

There is some soldering involved, but its worth it.

Post by **Whatupdoc?** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 12:27 pm

do you guys think the super advantage would work if you odded it to usb?

Post by **Pullmyfinger** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 12:44 pm

There are some for Saturn, 3DO, NeoGeo and others here, I haven't bought there, but I think some people have bought Genesis flash carts from them.

Post by **Ivo** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 4:53 am

link343 wrote: There is some soldering involved, but its worth it.

Yes, they have parts for Sega controllers, as you say involves soldering. I was trying to find adapters that didn't make me alter the pads themselves (I want to use them on the original systems as well). I found some "Sold out" ones that have ports for Saturn, PS2 and DC and was able to locate some shop that has them in stock. I'll see if I get one from there.

Ivo.