playstation(X/2) controller -> usb convertor

edudlive · Guru Joined: 06 Jan 2004 Posts: 557

http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=CTLG&product%5Fid=26-304

I was thinking about getting this to use my PS2(or x...they're the same) controller in linux for PSX, SNES, and GBA roms....how easy is this and what do I need to emerge and add in my kernel to get it working?

Guezz-Who · Posted: Mon Jul 05, 2004 12:16 am Post subject:

I have a simular PS2>USB converter, and I just had to add support for HID under usb (you probably have that one already for usb-mouse/keyboard/etc) and joystick interface under input device support. I'm not sure about force feedback though..
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Daagar · Tux's lil' helper Joined: 14 Mar 2003 Posts: 78

I believe there is a more extensive link on this topic in the Gamer and Players forum (here on gentoo.org). The basic gist of the radio-shack converter is that it works fine unless you want dance-pad functionality. Dance-pad compatability is much more finicky, and requires a 'better' adapter.