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evanft
12-20-2008, 01:25 PM
I need a converter to allow me to use PS1 and/or PS2 controllers on the PC. I don't need vibration, and I'd obviously like to use both analog sticks without any issues. Any suggestions?

DarkSageRK
12-20-2008, 01:27 PM
You have a Sixaxis/Dualshock 3, don't you? Just use one of those.

http://news.filefront.com/how-to-use-a-ps3-controller-on-a-pc/

shoe478
12-20-2008, 01:27 PM
Radioshack had one and I paid $4.97 for it. Let me see if I can find it on the site.

Edit: I didn't see it on their site so it's going to be hit or miss finding one.

evanft
12-20-2008, 01:36 PM
You have a Sixaxis/Dualshock 3, don't you? Just use one of those.

http://news.filefront.com/how-to-use-a-ps3-controller-on-a-pc/

Doesn't work in Vista 64, already tried.

ToadallyAwesome
12-20-2008, 01:36 PM
This is the one I have but I can't seem to find it for sale anymore

http://www.radioshack.com/pwr/product-reviews/Other/dreamGEAR/p/2408134-dreamGEAR-PC-Dream-Adapter-for-PlayStation-reg-2.html

Amazon is also out of stock


EDIT: Found one for 9$ before shipping. It says PS2 on the box but the adpater says "insert PS I and PS II controllers here"
http://www.gameexpress.com/product_detail.cfm?UPC=837742005631

shoe478
12-25-2008, 04:03 AM
So did you find one?

djbooba
12-25-2008, 06:31 AM
Evan, just ask in the Fighting Game Thread or The Arcade Stick Thread.

evanft
12-25-2008, 12:12 PM
Evan, just ask in the Fighting Game Thread or The Arcade Stick Thread.

I'll try that.

Rave Child
12-25-2008, 04:49 PM
I found one randomly on ebay a year ago. I don't know what the brand is or anything, but it works fine (no vibration support) and has an N64 slot, too. The one radio shack had has been OOS for over a year now, though.