Genesis USB controller

[RiderLeangle]

Is it possible to make a Sega Genesis USB controller, By using a Genesis Controller (Duh), a broken (the wires inside, not the port) USB extender (cutting the plug part off), scisors, and hopefully electrical tape (I don't know how to solder)

[ulaoulao]

with out soldering sure, I would not recommend it but here is how..

you get a usb controller and gut it out, then convert the buttons from the gen to the usb "inereds" of the usb controller.

Making a gen 2 usb is not all that hard but the best way is to get the components and solder it together.

the reason you can't just tape and tie wires is that a usb need an ID chip to tell the computer what it is. then you must use a USB protocol to talk to the computer. So you either a) build one or b) steel from another usb device.

And,, no a mouse usb chip wont work...

[RiderLeangle]

Well if I was going to buy a USB controller why wouldn't I just use that!? I want to make some kind of controller that I could use. And is Gamecube just as hard?

[ulaoulao]

Most people do this because they want the original joystick not because they are cheep. All usb devices joysticks and mice alike will require a usb Identifier chip, no if's and's or but's about it.

If you want a cheep usb joystick look to ebay or flee markets.

[RiderLeangle]

Why wouldn't I just buy one of those wired 360 controllers?

[ulaoulao]

Why wouldn't I just buy one of those wired 360 controllers?

how is that different from

Well if I was going to buy a USB controller why wouldn't I just use that!?

To each their own. Personally I want the original joystick for my emulation. If a 360 controller to suffice for you then buy it. If it is too much, then converting a gen controller (no soldering) to usb is out since it costs the same. It all depends on what your are really looking to do here. My guess is that your trying to save a buck, and in this case i would advise you to get the cheapest usb controller you can find whatever it may be.

[RiderLeangle]

Is there at least some kind of controller that can be modded without soldering to be a USB controller?

[ulaoulao]

yes as I said before, any xbox "corded" controller.

the cable colors are practically the same, match them up. Cut twist tie, what ever you wish..

I would recommend reading up on it so you dont mess it up, there is no guaranty I can give you based on your skill level. I have done over 20 my self. start here..

[RiderLeangle]

I never got an original Xbox, the only Xbox I have is 360, And as you can tell, this controller is Wireless

[ulaoulao]

what about the questsion

Is there at least some kind of controller that can be modded without soldering to be a USB controller?

did I not answer? I know what you have but you didnt ask that, did you.?