Official Pad Adapter Thread (consoles ONLY)

slvrshdw · Trick Member Joined: 05 Jan 2005

my adapter for the dance pad for ps2 i think was faulty..
i tried it out on my friends ps2 and it didnt work so im gonna return and hopefully that will work..

adamthole · Trick Member Joined: 15 Jan 2005

I bought 2 Universal Controller Adapter by Game-Elements (GEMINI) yesterday for 10 bucks each at Wal-Mart. They probably had 8 or so left if anyone has been looking for them.

Anyway, I noticed there is a switch to switch it between wheel and gamepad. I'm guessing that makes it register as either a wheel or gamepad to the Xbox. I have seen generic converters that have a DDR switch. Do you know if it is possible to modify this one to register as a DDR pad?

EDIT: After taking it apart and looking at the circuitry, I don't think it can be done.

RnB180 · Trick Member Joined: 12 Jan 2005

The gemini converter is out of production,

out of frys, circuit city, compusa, walmart... compusa had this one, and it was the only converter availabe, all the other stores didnt have any in stock.

Will this work with the xbox and cobalt flux? someone asked about it in another thread and no one answered it.

Im assuming this is the new gemini? since it says gemini NOWHERE on the package Im a bit concerned. it has the gge815 model number though.

Cutriss · Staff Member Joined: 24 Jan 2002

RnB180 · Trick Member Joined: 12 Jan 2005

was yours the one with the red packaging?

do you notice lag with the CF and xbox ultramix?

slvrshdw · Trick Member Joined: 05 Jan 2005

i hope it doesnt...thats the one i bought..i dont have teh pad yet tho..im building mine and all i have is a ps2 pad to work with..

ill let u kno if i find any lagging

Jeremy37077829 · Trick Member Joined: 20 Jan 2005 Location: New York

Alright. I got one of those parallel port adapters from levelsix for 10 bucks. I connected an ignition pad to it and downloaded the software. The only problem is that my pad is super sensitive or something when it is hooked up so whenever I lay it down it goes all crazy with button pressing. I am figuring the problem is with "force feedback" which I tried to adjust to something else but Windows XP (which I hate) wont let me do it, it just closes down the program for the pad adapter all together. This might seem like a hard question to answer, but does anyone have any alternatives to this (somebody who has/has had Windows XP and the parallel port adapter from level six)? Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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MagicMan · Basic Member Joined: 29 Jan 2005

Looks like someone made a XBOX converter that support xbox live.

they put it up on ebay.. what do you guys/gals think?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=21185&item=8165860031&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

adamthole · Trick Member Joined: 15 Jan 2005

looks cool to me. Is it particularly hard to get an xbox adapter for the cobalt flux? Or is it registering as a pad that is the problem?

Also, on the Gemni adapter, I think I am experiencing lag with a BNS and Ultramix 2. Perhaps it is just me getting used to the feel of the Xbox, but something feels different. Has anyone else had problems with it? Maybe it is in my head...

RomeoJoe86 · Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2005 9:33 pm Post subject:

Got my hands on a couple of BOOM PS Joy Converters from icewolf20 on ebay for $12 each. These are the rare adapters that everyone talks about and the Cobalt Flux Forums have been raving about their recent appearance. The standard by which all others are compared...the #1 recommended USB adapter from the Stepmania website. I'm using two of them on two Cobalt Flux (version 2) Pads and they work flawlessly (as in no lag at all, unlike those other adapters ::cough...EMS USB2...cough:

. This is, of course, a PS2 -> USB Converter to connect dance pads to Stepmania on the computer.

Jeremy37077829 · Trick Member Joined: 20 Jan 2005 Location: New York

RomeoJoe86 · Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2005 8:00 pm Post subject:

No Software needed - it is just plug and play, but when you do install the software, the control panel game controllers setup for this adapter is just more aesthetically pleasing

Actually, the only reason you would NEED to install the software is to use the analog controllers when you're using a Playstation controller...and dance pads don't use analog to be played, so it's really only if you're gonna hit up those emulator games that require an analog feature...::paperboy::...anyways...

So to answer your question, no. Just plug it in and enjoy it in its awesomeness.

theidol · Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2005 8:51 am Post subject:

i bought a psx-usb adapter from radioshack. its radioshack brand and it comes with drivers. does anyone know if this adapter is worth it or should i take it back?
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RomeoJoe86 · Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2005 9:26 pm Post subject:

Take it back.

Icostalibedron · Basic Member Joined: 02 Feb 2005 Location: Connecticut

Take it back unles it was dirt cheap and you want a decent controller adapter for NORMAL controllers. But, if it is for DDR DON'T BOTHER. Unless you live in the middle of nowhere and you are stuck, you can probably mod a flat pad to switch O X [] and ^ with the arrows. Besides that RETURN IT.

Autobot · Basic Member Joined: 16 Jun 2003

just got gemini and tried on xbox the ps2 controller works fine but my cobalt flux v2 doesnt work at all any tips

Cutriss · Staff Member Joined: 24 Jan 2002

Walked · Trick Member Joined: 10 Feb 2005

Any suggestions on a PS2 -> Xbox? Apparently the Gemini isnt around anymore? This is for a Cobalt Flux.

Any others that work? I dont care about it registering as a pad, as long as it works find in StepMania.

Anyone?

RomeoJoe86 · Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2005 11:49 am Post subject:

Walked, does an XBox have USB ports that you can hook up controllers to? If so, you may want to look into getting a good PS2->USB adapter. I know next to nothing about XBox though, so it's only a suggestion.

Walked · Trick Member Joined: 10 Feb 2005