Basic Question About Controllers For Emulators

March 16th, 2002

Can you hook up a controller to the computer and use it to play emulator games? if so how?

**Bgnome** · March 16th, 2002

yes, it depends on what kind of controller you get. there are all sorts of pc controllers/gamepads/joysticks and as long as they use directinput, then they will be compatible with most windows programs, ie emulators.
if you are talking about connecting a console gamepad to the pc, you need a schematic and a driver such as direct pad pro. do a google search on it.

SadAngel · March 17th, 2002

you could go to another website if you want the schematic to connect a console controller to your computer. I don't know if it's allowed to post websites URL here, but I can provide you with one wich has everything you need to do it.

RhombusYSS · March 17th, 2002

There are multiple options. You could buy an adapter to use your PSX controllers on the PC, or you could go the more standard route and just buy a gamepad. There are many many good gamepads out there - some that look and feel like PSX controllers, and some that don't. I would recommend something by Thrustmaster, Logitech, or Gravis - they all make good gamepads that work great not only in emulation, but in lots of other games.

March 17th, 2002

I would suggest that for maximum enjoyment of ePSXe, you get a controller that is similar to a real PSX pad, or you do as was suggested and use an adapter or cable and a real PSX pad. BTW the PSX pad works great w/all other emulators as well.
sincerely,
sx/amiga

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Bgnome Who Da Gnome? Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: At Home Posts: 2,441	yes, it depends on what kind of controller you get. there are all sorts of pc controllers/gamepads/joysticks and as long as they use directinput, then they will be compatible with most windows programs, ie emulators. if you are talking about connecting a console gamepad to the pc, you need a schematic and a driver such as direct pad pro. do a google search on it. __________________ May the Gnome™ be With You

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RhombusYSS -=NJ Nets NBA Champs 2k2= Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 384	There are multiple options. You could buy an adapter to use your PSX controllers on the PC, or you could go the more standard route and just buy a gamepad. There are many many good gamepads out there - some that look and feel like PSX controllers, and some that don't. I would recommend something by Thrustmaster, Logitech, or Gravis - they all make good gamepads that work great not only in emulation, but in lots of other games. __________________ "Nuh hee ga hip-hop eul ah neu nyah?" Long live the NJ Nets!! Next target: Baron Davis and the Hornets Tsuyokereba ikiru, yowakereba shinu. Sorya kono jinsei no ichiban taisetsu na shinjitsu...jaa, so****e, ikura jinrui no inochi ga kouka ka misete kure! Windows XP Pro, Athlon 1.5 Ghz, 512 MB DDR RAM, ASUS 6800 Deluxe GeForce 32MB DDR, SB Audigy Gamer

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March 17th, 2002	#3 (permalink)
SadAngel Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Dominican Republic Posts: 624	you could go to another website if you want the schematic to connect a console controller to your computer. I don't know if it's allowed to post websites URL here, but I can provide you with one wich has everything you need to do it.

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sxamiga Guest Posts: n/a	I would suggest that for maximum enjoyment of ePSXe, you get a controller that is similar to a real PSX pad, or you do as was suggested and use an adapter or cable and a real PSX pad. BTW the PSX pad works great w/all other emulators as well. sincerely, sx/amiga