controllers anyone?

Genome · 07-07-2005, 00:13

im sure some of you know about this already. however for those that dont:
http://www.sealiecomputing.com/retrozone/
basically its a nes controller with a chip that allows it to be used as a usb controller. its a pretty cool site. my usb nes controller is already on the way and with S&H cost somewhere around $32 (U.S.).

the site also has many other controllers:
nes retro pad
nes four score
nes advantage
POWER GLOVE!!!!!!!!!! (i love the power glove....its so bad

)
power pad
super nes controller
sega controller
colecovision
turbographx
intellivision
atari

they also sell kits so you can make your own. the kits are much cheaper but i dont know how to solder so i just went with the premade version. the kits also include instructions on how to put plugs for the actuall (non usb) controllers into your computer!

i will update you guys when i get my controller. =-D

*Zach* · 07-07-2005, 00:58

Shit dude.... I'm hardcore, but not for $30

hagbard · 07-07-2005, 15:55

At my country you can get a PSX adaptor for less than 12€, anyway it's cool to play with the Nes & Snes pad again. You might know there's a freeware solution

Genome · 07-08-2005, 01:15

yeah i will take a look at that. i just got it in today and its pretty awsome. it feels just like a real nes though when im playing...im just so happy ='-D

(that site is all in spanish and i cant find a way to translate...however i may try to do that for my sega and super nes as long as the plug isnt the kind that goes in the printer port...i hate those.)

jv9 · 07-08-2005, 08:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Genome

yeah i will take a look at that. i just got it in today and its pretty awsome. it feels just like a real nes though when im playing...im just so happy ='-D

(that site is all in spanish and i cant find a way to translate...however i may try to do that for my sega and super nes as long as the plug isnt the kind that goes in the printer port...i hate those.)

Try to translate with this.
Either way you can translate a block of text (150 words) or a web page

the_ghost · 07-08-2005, 15:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by hagbard

At my country you can get a PSX adaptor for less than 12€, anyway it's cool to play with the Nes & Snes pad again. You might know there's a freeware solution

Oh yeah I tried to do that with my PSX controller, but it says that I need to get some "diodes" but I dont know where to get them.

hagbard · 07-08-2005, 15:36

You'll find diodes on any electronics shop, I mean electronic replacements and so on. I live on a small city and there a couple of that.

The PSX pad instructions are on english too. I might translate what you don't undertand btw

the_ghost · 07-08-2005, 17:30

I speak spanish (not very well, but I can speak it) But for some reason
I cant read it.

^^^^ just use one of those website translating services. Its not always perfectly translated, but its understandable.
Thats what I did to read the genesis one, the playstation one is already translated.

btw thanks hagbard

Genome · 07-10-2005, 05:17

im curious what kind of plug it uses though. its some ghetto rigged thing in the printer port i dont really want it. i may take a look at it though i dont really want to spend 60 bucks on 2 more controllers. (btw guys the controller is freaking awsome. it works for gameboy also. its the best thing i have ever used)

hagbard · 07-10-2005, 10:43

Yes, every those use the printer port, so unless you know to program a USB controller it's the only homebrew way. The best solution for me it's to get an USB adaptor for your console pad, most are cheap now (PS2, GC, Xbox) and works great. Btw the parallel port adaptors works great too with the right drivers

07-07-2005, 00:13	#1
Genome north west south west Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: married, loving life, and couldnt be happier. Age: 22 Posts: 708	controllers anyone? im sure some of you know about this already. however for those that dont: http://www.sealiecomputing.com/retrozone/ basically its a nes controller with a chip that allows it to be used as a usb controller. its a pretty cool site. my usb nes controller is already on the way and with S&H cost somewhere around $32 (U.S.). the site also has many other controllers: nes retro pad nes four score nes advantage POWER GLOVE!!!!!!!!!! (i love the power glove....its so bad ) power pad super nes controller sega controller colecovision turbographx intellivision atari they also sell kits so you can make your own. the kits are much cheaper but i dont know how to solder so i just went with the premade version. the kits also include instructions on how to put plugs for the actuall (non usb) controllers into your computer! i will update you guys when i get my controller. =-D __________________ My home arcade project is offically underway! keep posted on it!!! Pictures of my nearly finished box up now at... http://forums.emulator-zone.com/show...5707#post85707 and video at... http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fu...8-6a57fad40dac Last edited by Genome; 07-07-2005 at 00:15.

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Zach Forum Moderator Join Date: Sep 2003 Age: 27 Posts: 3,074	Shit dude.... I'm hardcore, but not for $30 __________________

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hagbard Off The Scale Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Definitely not here Age: 30 Posts: 2,525	At my country you can get a PSX adaptor for less than 12€, anyway it's cool to play with the Nes & Snes pad again. You might know there's a freeware solution __________________ The legend will never die... riaru na sekai ni yureteru kanjyou maketakunai mou tada hashiru shikanai kono mune ni kikoete kuru kimi wa hitori jyanai Last edited by hagbard; 07-07-2005 at 15:57.

07-08-2005, 01:15	#4
Genome north west south west Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: married, loving life, and couldnt be happier. Age: 22 Posts: 708	yeah i will take a look at that. i just got it in today and its pretty awsome. it feels just like a real nes though when im playing...im just so happy ='-D (that site is all in spanish and i cant find a way to translate...however i may try to do that for my sega and super nes as long as the plug isnt the kind that goes in the printer port...i hate those.) __________________ My home arcade project is offically underway! keep posted on it!!! Pictures of my nearly finished box up now at... http://forums.emulator-zone.com/show...5707#post85707 and video at... http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fu...8-6a57fad40dac Last edited by Genome; 07-08-2005 at 01:18.

07-08-2005, 15:36	#7
hagbard Off The Scale Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Definitely not here Age: 30 Posts: 2,525	You'll find diodes on any electronics shop, I mean electronic replacements and so on. I live on a small city and there a couple of that. The PSX pad instructions are on english too. I might translate what you don't undertand btw __________________ The legend will never die... riaru na sekai ni yureteru kanjyou maketakunai mou tada hashiru shikanai kono mune ni kikoete kuru kimi wa hitori jyanai Last edited by hagbard; 07-08-2005 at 16:10.

07-08-2005, 17:30	#8
the_ghost emu wizard Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New York City Age: 23 Posts: 374	I speak spanish (not very well, but I can speak it) But for some reason I cant read it. ^^^^ just use one of those website translating services. Its not always perfectly translated, but its understandable. Thats what I did to read the genesis one, the playstation one is already translated. btw thanks hagbard

07-10-2005, 05:17	#9
Genome north west south west Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: married, loving life, and couldnt be happier. Age: 22 Posts: 708	im curious what kind of plug it uses though. its some ghetto rigged thing in the printer port i dont really want it. i may take a look at it though i dont really want to spend 60 bucks on 2 more controllers. (btw guys the controller is freaking awsome. it works for gameboy also. its the best thing i have ever used) __________________ My home arcade project is offically underway! keep posted on it!!! Pictures of my nearly finished box up now at... http://forums.emulator-zone.com/show...5707#post85707 and video at... http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fu...8-6a57fad40dac

07-10-2005, 10:43	#10
hagbard Off The Scale Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Definitely not here Age: 30 Posts: 2,525	Yes, every those use the printer port, so unless you know to program a USB controller it's the only homebrew way. The best solution for me it's to get an USB adaptor for your console pad, most are cheap now (PS2, GC, Xbox) and works great. Btw the parallel port adaptors works great too with the right drivers __________________ The legend will never die... riaru na sekai ni yureteru kanjyou maketakunai mou tada hashiru shikanai kono mune ni kikoete kuru kimi wa hitori jyanai Last edited by hagbard; 07-10-2005 at 10:45.

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