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anybody tried these???

these things look awesome!!!

http://homepages.ihug.com.au/~gamers/PRODUCT%20PAGES/Game%20Console%20USB%20Controller%20adaptors.htm

anybody know if they are any good? I hate pc controllers and want a PS2 or XBOX controller!

cheers

marceta
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i dont know they have a pretty crappy website.

mikeandike22
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looks kind of cool, I play alot of emulators and i agree PC controllers are just no good. Its defiantely worth a look.

moderate_rock48
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im gonna go instore oneday (store puts the site to shame!) and ask if i can take one home for a night and give a go!

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RIP OFF! get a soldering iron and you can make XBOX/PS2/GC/USB Connectors for nothing!! for example the XBOX to USB involves chopping the xbox cable and usb cable and soldering all but one wire. If you get some wire and some USB connectors its an easy job. I know someone who made my bothers GC and P2 one so if I find out i will post the details up

1o0oBhP
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BHP I would appreciate if you could get me the details for that. I have a friend that is very handy with wires and soldering, and loves emulators as well

moderate_rock48
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which one? For the XBOX as i said its just a case of cutting and joining wires. All you need then is the drivers. I will have to check for the PS2 one as i dont use it much (i prefer mouse for FPS) and i dont fancy removing the mountain of electrical tape on my bros GC adaptor.... i will have a look and post ASAP

1o0oBhP
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I'd like to know how to change a PS2 controller. I know you can by cool stuff like that at lik-sang.com

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ill have to look at a schematic for it. Someone else made my / my bros PS2 connector and only he knows what driver is needed. If anyone wants i can make what i have in my usb slot --> a 3 way adaptor! all it is is wire, sheathing and heatshrink. Add to that an xbox/ps2/gc/usb connector and its done!

1o0oBhP
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sounds good! can you plz post some pics? i might just buy one ( i found a place where i can get them for only $20)

marceta
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just bought one, they are mad!

marceta
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ok Some details for the XBOX one

XBOX 2 USB:

Cut usb and cut xbox wires. xbox wires should be cut after the connector to the console (ie you cut the small wire not the controller main wire). For each coloured wire twist the cut ends XBOX cable back together and also twist it with another wire and solder. This way you have an XBOX 2 Console OR USB connector (ie one end = controller, other two ends = xbox and usb). Cover the join with heatshrink or electrical tape. The exception is the YELLOW WIRE. This has no need to be connected to the USB end.

When you have the part search google for the drivers as i cannot remember where I found them :( hope this is useful to anyone!

1o0oBhP
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I would be a little hesitant to just cut a $30 controller, but if you know what your doing I guess it'd be cool.

moderate_rock48
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$30 controller!?!?!?! You cut the connecting wire!!! then console 2 controller wire

1o0oBhP
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thx dude, i must try this!

marceta
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umm...where do i buy USB wire? and where can i buy a soldering iron?

marceta
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USB wire can be bought at any computer or electronics store or cut from an old peripheral. You can buy a soldering iron at radio shack.

pizzafiend
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you also have to buy solder, they should have it at radio shack also, it is on a roll.

moderate_rock48
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seems cheaper to buy one for $20AU!!! (thats what ive already done, but its PS2, an XBOX would be awesome though)

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