Use Playstation 2 Controllers on Amiga based OS'!

[XDelusion]

I decided to systematically go through each and every Ebay listing for Playstation 2 controller adapters and buy one at a time until I found the one that was compatible with AROS/MorphOS.

Well as fate would have it, my first attempt was a good one! While my MorphOS machine recently died and I was not able to test on there, I was able to test on my AROS machine and the results were beautiful, and I'm sure this will work with MorhphOS or even a classic Amiga with USB adapter as well.

Here's a link to the auction...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/290638941575?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

I'm on my way back to purchase a couple more before you guys buy them all out!

[Rebel-CD32]

I've tried a few cheap PS2-USB adapters and they work fine on my A1200 (through the Subway) and my Aros boxes. One adapter came with a steering wheel controller I bought. It's just a shame they can't be used in regular, old Amiga games on the classic Amiga but they're great for emulation on the PC, and work fine in system-friendly games like Doom. I haven't tried it yet, but you could probably run Tracker Hero through UAE and use a guitar controller with it, they do work with these adapters too.

[XDelusion]

Should (in theory) work well with CD-32 games running on a 1200 or 4000.

[runequester]

Wasn't there an adapter out there to use a PS2 controller on an actual amiga?

[Matt_H]

@ runequester

It was PS1 in those days,but yes

@ thread

Aren't PS3 controllers standard USB?

[bbond007]

Should (in theory) work well with CD-32 games running on a 1200 or 4000.

I'm guessing not many CD32 games are going to work with Poseidon stack enabled...

[magnetic]

rune:

yes there is an adaptor that plugs into the amiga joyports and lets you use PS controllers.

I used a playstation controller to usb adaptor with morphos 1.4 years ago! Worked well.. Do you guys think my PS2 controller will work with it?

[hooligan]

@ thread

Aren't PS3 controllers standard USB?

Yes they are. I used one with drivers called Motioninjoy and it works faultlessly. Don't know if Win7 even needs it.

[magnetic]

Well it seems you can use a PS2 controller on a PS1 so maybe my playstation usb adaptor will work with the ps2 controller in storage. I'll have to check it out.

[Cass]

My joystick doesn`t have enough buttons for FPSE, so this adaptor would be handy ;-)

[XDelusion]

I also own an adapter that let's you plug a PS2 controller into an Amiga Joystick port. It can be configured by holding down certain button configurations and can be configured to work as a 1, or 2 button controller, not to mention a CD-32 controller. Rapid fire is also an option.

[runequester]

I also own an adapter that let's you plug a PS2 controller into an Amiga Joystick port. It can be configured by holding down certain button configurations and can be configured to work as a 1, or 2 button controller, not to mention a CD-32 controller. Rapid fire is also an option.

Know if these are still available to buy anywhere?

[XDelusion]

As far as I know, No. Though Cammy might know more on the matter than I do.

[kedawa]

Does it do mouse emulation?

[Rebel-CD32]

Cammy's gone now, but AmigaManiac sells the PSX/PS2-CD32 adapters, which work on all classic Amigas with joystick ports. A600s need an extension cable though. http://www.amigamaniac.com/psx2db9.html

Does mouse emulation too.