Classic Nintendo Controllers

cruzc_99 · 08-21-2002, 01:41 AM

I have a pretty cool nintendo emulator and am hoping that I can start using a standard nintendo controller to play the games with. I know I would have to do some kind of wire splicing, since I would preferably like to make the controller usb compatible.

I have searched the net a little and come across some relevent info, but the only stuff I find (stuff = one and only source) entails connecting the nintendo controller to an adb(?) board, and then outputting a usb cable. I was hoping it would be simpler and a little more portable than this.

If anybody has some information on this topic, such as related hacking experience please let me know. Thanks

SuperMatty · 08-21-2002, 02:19 AM

I've looked into this a little (and this will be a very crude explanation) and found that they don't operate like you imagine a controller with buttons would. The buttons operate in sort of timer arrangement. I think the solution you found earlier may be the best one.

InFix · 08-21-2002, 09:39 AM

This may help you out...

ShinkunoNamida · 08-21-2002, 11:33 AM

I use a playstation controller with a usb adapter from Radio Shack. This way you can play games from all the different consoles.

cruzc_99 · 08-21-2002, 12:37 PM

So the question then becomes:

Will I use only the nintendo emulator, and do I love the original controllers enough to go to the hassle of making an adapter?

By the way, how much is the usb play station adapter?

ShinkunoNamida · 08-21-2002, 12:57 PM

$9.99

works great!

I've got 2 of them, one for the car, one for my laptop. I keep forgetting to try using them both at the same time for 2 player action

Skippman · 08-21-2002, 01:05 PM

Does Sony have a RF wireless adapter for thier controllers? That would be wicked to mount under my dash!

ShinkunoNamida · 08-21-2002, 03:02 PM

Well, they have IR ones I think.. I'm not so sure about RF.

If you're feeling especially um.. insane.. you can try hacking a RF keyboard into a psx controller. Much props if you pull it off

Skippman · 08-21-2002, 03:15 PM

GAH! And toast a perfectly good RF keyboard! Those things are expensive.

ShinkunoNamida · 08-21-2002, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Skippman
GAH! And toast a perfectly good RF keyboard! Those things are expensive.

err.. i uh

.. wouldn't know anything about that

(note: I don't recomend trying to hack your RF keyboard.. though I have absolutely no experience with that at all what so ever, nope, never tried it.)

Skippman · 08-21-2002, 04:47 PM

LOL!

I found out that Mad Katz makes a RF wireless PS2 controller. Looks almost identical to the real deal. Has a built in rechargeable LIon battery. That's the best I've seen. I'm probably going to get two of those for in my ride.

ShinkunoNamida · 08-21-2002, 05:29 PM

How much are they? Where did you see them?

Machs_FueL · 08-21-2002, 11:42 PM

look up DirectPad Pro - can use it to interface 12 or some different controllers.

im using a sega 6 button arcade stick for mame/ NeoRageX

MetalSlug kicks *** with an arcade stick

if you can't find the drivers and diagram (should be in one zip file) i think i got it on a CD somewheres..

Skippman · 08-22-2002, 10:09 AM

MadCatz 900Mhz Wireless Controller, PS2

I did a google search for them.

Here is the review I read about them. I'll probably getting some for my ride. It's just a matter of finding a vendor that sells them.

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