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shmups with saturn controller

Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2012 8:20 am
by env963
I was playing Darius Gaiden last night on my saturn. And had to ask myself, why the heck do i enjoy this game more on the saturn vs the PS2 compilation. (Taito Legends 2) I am pretty sure its the controller.

Model 2 controllers are probably my favorite of all controllers I have ever used. (Digital anyways) I have to ask myself. How do i get this controller to work on my dreamcast/PS2/PS3/Wii? LOL

I see they make a few different converters. But I guess i would end up with probably 3 or 4 different ones. I might just pick up a USB to saturn controller converter.

Anyone here feel the same?

Re: shmups with saturn controller

Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2012 8:30 am
by env963
http://www.amazon.com/SS-Controller-Ada ... roduct_top

I am assuming this would also work for the PS3?

Re: shmups with saturn controller

Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2012 1:11 pm
by dunpeal2064
It probably also helps that the Saturn port of Gaiden is better than the ps2 port. Plus, it has that extreame controversial auto-fire rate accessible with a cheat, that makes the game much different (easier)

I agree that the Model 2 Saturn is an excellent controller though, you can't go wrong picking up some converters to use them on your other consoles.

Re: shmups with saturn controller

Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2012 3:00 pm
by hashiriya1
I feel you on this one. I only use a Saturn pad when I can (Saturn, PS1/PS2, PC). I used to use sticks for shoot-em-ups but I long since stopped. The Saturn pad is perfect.

Re: shmups with saturn controller

Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2012 3:39 pm
by wip3outguy7
I think that Mayflash announced that they are developing a Saturn to USB adapter. So keep an eye out for that.

Edit: here, it looks like it's already available http://www.mayflash.com/?Products/PCUSB/PC048.html

Re: shmups with saturn controller

Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2012 3:42 pm
by env963
wip3outguy7 wrote:I think that Mayflash announced that they are developing a Saturn to USB adapter. So keep an eye out for that.



http://www.amazon.com/SS-Controller-Ada ... roduct_top

This one?

Re: shmups with saturn controller

Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2012 3:45 pm
by wip3outguy7
env963 wrote:
wip3outguy7 wrote:I think that Mayflash announced that they are developing a Saturn to USB adapter. So keep an eye out for that.



http://www.amazon.com/SS-Controller-Ada ... roduct_top

This one?

I updated my post with a link. It's different.

Re: shmups with saturn controller

Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2012 3:52 pm
by dunpeal2064

Re: shmups with saturn controller

Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2012 4:00 pm
by wip3outguy7
dunpeal2064 wrote:Check this sex out:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sega-Genesis-Sa ... 0938978978

$7 shipped!

Nice find!

Re: shmups with saturn controller

Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2012 4:06 pm
by env963
$7? Cheap! Maybe i will bite on this...