PlayStation2 To PC USB Adapter

[killerdcc]

I am in the market to buy one of these so I can use my ps2 controller to play gta3 on my PC. I have found these at a few vendors for ~$20 shipped. My question is how well do these things work, and how much time (if any) does it take to set this thing up. Also if you know of a place with a cheaper one please let me know.
Thanks!

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[Maximus96]

the site shows that the adapter is not compatible with win2k...anybody know of one that is? and whether or not it'll support the dual shock function and all the pressure-sensitive buttons?

 

[BrunoPuntzJones]

levelsix.com

 

[abaez]

I bought the non vibrating one at levelsix.com and it works perfect.

 

[killerdcc]

thx guys

 

[killerdcc]

Now can someone tell me how to install this since the directions that came with it so not work. I follow the instructions and "Monster Gamepad" it says that "the specified location does not contain information about your hardware". Instead it installs a "USB Human Interface Device". Trying through the control panel yields similiar results.

any suggestions?

 

[killerdcc]

anyone?

 

[BD2003]

If youre using xp or 2000, its normal. Just try checking it out in the game controller screen.

 

[killerdcc]

I'm using W98 (not SE) The only thing that comes up[ ion "Gaming options" is a controller call "U" that does not do anything.

Anyone have any idea?

 

[killerdcc]

I just got done talking with the support at level six and they said that PS2 controllers do not work. I thought that PSONE controller and the factory PS2 controller were the same? Anyone know if 1 this item works for PS2 controllers and 2 if there is a difference between PS2 and PSONE controllers?

 

[abaez]

Yes it works, the thing is it does not detect it as Monster Gamepad.

I bought the non-vibrating one at levelsix.com for PS2. Here's the way it works,
the controller will be detected as a 16 button controller in XP. It should automatically install it.

Make sure the little analog red light is on on the PS2 controller or it won't work it gets all wacky.

Now the controller is detected as 16 buttons, and every button has an assignment, even the d-pad
are seen as buttons. That's it. D-Pad are like buttons 3,4,5, and 6. And the rest are self explanatory.
So you can use the joy2key program that comes with the controller, or you could just go into your game
and set your buttons. For example left in GTA3 for me is button 3 on my PS2 controller, which is left on the d-pad.

It's very easy, don't use windows calibration stuff, just let it be detected as 16 buttons and thats it. In my system
properties it's detected as HID-compatible controller or something like that. If you've got any other questions just ask.

 

[killerdcc]

abaez-
Thanks for replying. I am using Win98 and it does not have an option for a
"16 button controller" It shows up as "U". I tried just going into GTA and using it but it does not appear to function.
any suggestions?