N64 USB converter, joystick trouble

mcleansjester · April 25th, 2006

Hey, I'm using the Boom PSX/N64 USB converter with (obviously) project 64. Everything works perfectly for the ps controller, and everything works on the n64 controller EXCEPT the joystick. That's the only reason I bought the damn thing. Anyway, it sort of works, but the movements are jerky. When I try to calibrate it, it shows the little crosshairs moving up and down really fast when I just hold the joystick directly forward. I'd think it was the controller, but it works fine on my N64. Anyone else have this problem, or know how to handle it?

FrostyTheSnowman · April 25th, 2006

Is it a third-party controller? (Not Nintendo) Third-party controllers don't get along with converters for some reason. Mostly because they cut corners to rush the controller out, and keep it cheaper than an original controller.

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mcleansjester · April 25th, 2006

Nope, it's the controller that came with my N64 when I bought it so long ago.

GaveUpTomorrow · April 25th, 2006

I've heard that the converter that you are using has a lot of problems with n64 controllers. In fact, the only converter that I've read about that actually works perfectly is the Adaptoid, which isn't produced anymore...and can only be found on ebay now for about 70$ or more

Sorry, but chances are the converter just isn't going to work, especially if it doesn't work with your original controller.

mcleansjester · April 26th, 2006

Hm, that's horrible news. I'll still try another controller on it tomorrow, the joystick on the one I'm using is old, and a little wobbly. So maybe it's the condition of the controller, and this adapter is just a more sensitive to it than my N64. Hopefully...

I'm open to more advice though, if anyone has any.

Allnatural · April 26th, 2006

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Originally Posted by mcleansjester

So maybe it's the condition of the controller, and this adapter is just a more sensitive to it than my N64. Hopefully...

That's exactly the problem in my experience. The Boom's are known to be tempermental with N64 pads, especially those that aren't in pristine condition.

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mcleansjester · April 26th, 2006

Hey Allnatural,

So have you had luck with controllers in good condition?

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Allnatural · April 27th, 2006

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Originally Posted by mcleansjester

Hey Allnatural,

So have you had luck with controllers in good condition?

I've had an N64 pad connected to a Boom for years now. Works great.

I have to admit though, that the construction of the Boom adapters hardly inspires confidence. Quality seems to vary from one adapter to another as well:

http://www.emutalk.net/showthread.php?t=16748&page=3#28 <- start there and continue reading.

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mcleansjester · April 28th, 2006

Alright, it's working fine with another controller now. I guess $15 isn't all that unreasonable for a picky adapter. Thanks for your help, everybody.

ZelalTer · May 15th, 2006

I bought one of those a while back the thing is a grade A, POS. The N64 controller does not work with it and it cuases my USB bus to ignore anything else attached to it. Also Windows XP tends to boot into safe mode if started while its attached.

April 25th, 2006	#1 (permalink)
mcleansjester Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NY Posts: 5	N64 USB converter, joystick trouble Hey, I'm using the Boom PSX/N64 USB converter with (obviously) project 64. Everything works perfectly for the ps controller, and everything works on the n64 controller EXCEPT the joystick. That's the only reason I bought the damn thing. Anyway, it sort of works, but the movements are jerky. When I try to calibrate it, it shows the little crosshairs moving up and down really fast when I just hold the joystick directly forward. I'd think it was the controller, but it works fine on my N64. Anyone else have this problem, or know how to handle it?

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April 25th, 2006	#2 (permalink)
FrostyTheSnowman XBOX Modder Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 659	Is it a third-party controller? (Not Nintendo) Third-party controllers don't get along with converters for some reason. Mostly because they cut corners to rush the controller out, and keep it cheaper than an original controller. __________________ Full VGA Support For Modchips! (VGA Patcher v0.6-v0.8 Development Thread) FrostyTheSnowman's VGA Patcher v0.8 & Evox M8+ VGA Patcher Frosty's v1.0 5101 Retail BIOS FrostyTheSnowman's XBOX Gallery (Pictures of my XBOXes)

April 25th, 2006	#3 (permalink)
mcleansjester Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NY Posts: 5	Nope, it's the controller that came with my N64 when I bought it so long ago.

April 25th, 2006	#4 (permalink)
GaveUpTomorrow PJ64 Beta Tester Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ohio, United States Posts: 409	I've heard that the converter that you are using has a lot of problems with n64 controllers. In fact, the only converter that I've read about that actually works perfectly is the Adaptoid, which isn't produced anymore...and can only be found on ebay now for about 70$ or more Sorry, but chances are the converter just isn't going to work, especially if it doesn't work with your original controller.

April 26th, 2006	#5 (permalink)
mcleansjester Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NY Posts: 5	Hm, that's horrible news. I'll still try another controller on it tomorrow, the joystick on the one I'm using is old, and a little wobbly. So maybe it's the condition of the controller, and this adapter is just a more sensitive to it than my N64. Hopefully... I'm open to more advice though, if anyone has any.

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mcleansjester Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NY Posts: 5	Hey Allnatural, So have you had luck with controllers in good condition? Last edited by mcleansjester; April 26th, 2006 at 03:13.

April 28th, 2006	#9 (permalink)
mcleansjester Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NY Posts: 5	Alright, it's working fine with another controller now. I guess $15 isn't all that unreasonable for a picky adapter. Thanks for your help, everybody.

May 15th, 2006	#10 (permalink)
ZelalTer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Washington State Posts: 8	I bought one of those a while back the thing is a grade A, POS. The N64 controller does not work with it and it cuases my USB bus to ignore anything else attached to it. Also Windows XP tends to boot into safe mode if started while its attached.