Converter Compatibility Thread

[zeetes]

I might have a new Korean PS1/PS2 -> Xbox360 converter that just might be the best in the market. I did some extensive testing today, and it’s been nothing but exceptional so far. I will do some more testing myself, and will try to get it reviewed by someone else as well (MarkMan?) and start supplying them just like I did with InPin converters if they are as great as I think they are.

I will post more info as I figure out more about this new converter.

oh snap how did i miss this! sign me up laugh!

[d7onr8]

Laugh, I’m interested in finding out your results on the 360 converter as well.

[System_1]

You should try the TAC adapter see if that works properly.

sumoto test/work on a 40GB Pal Ps3, but still don’t work on my 60GB up to date…
InPin work fine on my 60GB
weird.

[ShingoKick]

Some Canadian players have known this for a long time but I don’t see a post about it so I’ll blow the whistle.

The Real Canadian Superstore/Loblaws INC has been selling InPins in Canada for months now packaged as the C2TECH PS2 to PS3 adapter.

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u83/klb_001/C2TECH.jpg

They are selling for $14.98 CDN in store.

Yes I’m sure it’s the exact same adapter, just packaged and distributed for Canada under the Loblaws name. They can be found in stores across Canada.

[Zanken]

I might have a new Korean PS1/PS2 -> Xbox360 converter that just might be the best in the market. I did some extensive testing today, and it’s been nothing but exceptional so far. I will do some more testing myself, and will try to get it reviewed by someone else as well (MarkMan?) and start supplying them just like I did with InPin converters if they are as great as I think they are.

I will post more info as I figure out more about this new converter.

That’s fantastic news, I hope the tests are positive.
I’m guessing this one will be more expensive than inpin?

Shingokick: We are seeing the same rebranding of that adapter in Aus. My friend pulled one of laughs and the rebrand apart to check that they were identical.

[FunkyF]

I might have a new Korean PS1/PS2 -> Xbox360 converter that just might be the best in the market. I did some extensive testing today, and it’s been nothing but exceptional so far. I will do some more testing myself, and will try to get it reviewed by someone else as well (MarkMan?) and start supplying them just like I did with InPin converters if they are as great as I think they are.

I will post more info as I figure out more about this new converter.

Awesome news, laugh coming through in the clutch again! Keep us posted man!

[MarkMan]

laugh, let me know.

I tested an XCM with TEKKEN 6 on X360 recently (using a stick with a dual shock/analog pcb) and made some new findings (dropped inputs).

X_X

Keep me updated… I’m down to test it/run it through some things.

[NeoChaosX]

New adapter from Gametech: PSX to… Wiimote?. Might be a useful alternative to PSX-to-GC adapters for TvC.

EDIT: Aw shit, never mind. This page has more info on it, and it has a pic of the adapter connected to an HRAP1, with a caption that (when translated) notes that the joystick wouldn’t work, making it useless for PS2 sticks.

[Yin]

Question: What buttons in Windows(Button1, 2, 3 etc) corresponds to what buttons when it’s connected to PS3?

[Truckasaurus]

Yeah I tested total control plus EMS converters on the MC Cthulhu and they worked fine

Of the two PS2 > Dreamcast converters, which would be compatible with a MC Cthulhu & Namco PS1 (if any, that is)?

not sure i completely understand but i have an innovation and a total control converters and they both work fine with my namcos

[zeetes]

ahh duh. i just re-read that, haha. ok good, i don’t have a mcthulu to test.

[zeetes]

Question: What buttons in Windows(Button1, 2, 3 etc) corresponds to what buttons when it’s connected to PS3?

with most of the converters/controllers in windows you have to assign the buttons. i personally like xpadder. the beta version was free and works fine for all of my controllers but i think it’s 9.99 now though. i’m sure it wouldn’t be too hard to locate the beta though.

[FunkyP]

Question: What buttons in Windows(Button1, 2, 3 etc) corresponds to what buttons when it’s connected to PS3?

Every converter as well as controller uses a different button setup, what is 1 on one controller may be completely different on another converter. Xpadder as suggested is a good way to make all the inputs consistent.

[Yin]

You misunderstand… Let’s see…

I have a PS2 stick, and a PS2->usb converter. It works great on PC, but I want to know what button in windows(in controller settings tester) equals what button on PS3 if I plug it in there.
I suspect my converter doesn’t map them correctly (X on PS2 pad doesn’t become X when convertered into the PS3), so mapping them when I visit someone with a PS3 is a pain because I have to find out which one is what every time.

I’d want some chart like…

Button 1 = X
Button 2 = O
and so on.

[zeetes]

ahh gotcha!! haha. kind of strange though honestly, since i don’t own a ps3 (do own an inpin for the pc to use my ps1/2 controllers and pads) i can’t truly answer it, but i would have thought the mapping should be the same as a ps3 controller?

edit- i just realized you said usb and i keep assuming it’s ps3, my brain is mush sorry. that would explain why it doesn’t convert straight to ps3 layout. what brand of converter is it?

[Yin]

The brand shouldn’t matter, even if they map them differently. The windows button number to ps3 button should still apply the same for all of them.

But it’s the EMS Dual Shooter

[zeetes]

honestly i’m not sure how to help you. if windows treats the controllers as a keyboard, then you could try hitting each button with notepad open to see what key, and do the same with a ps3 controller?

i found the direct website link for the dual shooter if that helps:
http://www.hkems.com/product/ps2/ps2-usb2.htm

edit- i sent ems an email to see. now i’m curious haha

[Yin]

honestly i’m not sure how to help you. if windows treats the controllers as a keyboard, then you could try hitting each button with notepad open to see what key, and do the same with a ps3 controller?

I’m afraid you’re still misunderstanding… :wgrin:

I plug in the usb into the PC and get inputs like “button 1”, “button 2” and so on. I can see what button is which in the control panel. No keyboard.
And I have no interest in what the PS3 pad would input on the PC, I want the other way around kinda

When I plug it into the PS3, I have no idea what button becomes what. Like, X is mapped to Square(on the PS2 pcb that is in my stick, connected to the converter).

No need to contact the manufacturer, the converter is irrelevant.

I was just wondering if someone with more experience and who actually owned a PS3 would know how the PS3 maps buttons on a non-PS3 pad/pcb.

[Kazujiro]

I’m afraid you’re still misunderstanding… :wgrin:

I plug in the usb into the PC and get inputs like “button 1”, “button 2” and so on. I can see what button is which in the control panel. No keyboard.
And I have no interest in what the PS3 pad would input on the PC, I want the other way around kinda

When I plug it into the PS3, I have no idea what button becomes what. Like, X is mapped to Square(on the PS2 pcb that is in my stick, connected to the converter).

No need to contact the manufacturer, the converter is irrelevant.

I was just wondering if someone with more experience and who actually owned a PS3 would know how the PS3 maps buttons on a non-PS3 pad/pcb.

I don’t quite understand what you’re asking, I use 3 different PS1/PS2 PCB sticks with a PS2>PS3 converter and the buttons are mapped the same as the PS3 configuration.

[Ikagi-chan]

Ohhhh…I think I’m understanding what Yin’s getting at. Yin, you’re asking about what PC Gaming Options inputs correspond to which buttons (X, Square, Triangle, etc.) when plugged into a PlayStation 3, am I correct? You’re asking about generic HID devices rather than PS3 specific converters. For instance, one would be the Sega Saturn, no?

I’ll be quite frank, there’s not really an easy way to find that source of information. Here’s how I would go about figuring that out:

ON THE PC SIDE:

1. Using a notepad or a piece of paper, map out each PC input as it corresponds to your PlayStation 2 stick’s buttons. That is to say, it should look something like:

Button 1 = O
Button 2 = X
Button 3 = []

etc. Now…

ON THE PS3 SIDE:

1. Boot up any PlayStation 2 era Guilty Gear. If your friend doesn’t have a backwards compatible PS3, then boot up BlazBlue, Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix, or Marvel vs. Capcom 2 instead. If you don’t have either of those games, then sorry son; skip these steps.
2. Upon booting up, have your friend go into the Options menu to Button Config.
3. With a notepad/piece of paper and a pen at hand, do the same thing as you did for the PC. Since all the above games don’t actually require you to scroll through the buttons to map them (they auto map each command to whatever button you press), you’ll be able to visually see what your layout is.
4. Write your corresponding mappings as you go through each of your buttons.
5. Now you’re good to go!

Off the top of my head though, I know for FACT that the majority of PSX to PS3 converters have something along the lines of this:

Button 1 = Circle
Button 2 = X
Button 3 = Square
Button 4 = Triangle

Buttons 5 through 8 vary, but they’re almost always used for the triggers. If I recall correctly (sorry I can’t test; all my converters are loaned out to friends at the moment), it looks something like:

Button 5 = R2
Button 6 = L2
Button 7 = R1
Button 8 = L1
Button 9 = Select
Button 10 = Start

Hope that helps Yin! :wonder: