Official Pad Adapter Thread (consoles ONLY)

chaosbuzz · Basic Member Joined: 03 Aug 2005

I have a Red Octane dual platform edition and a official konami modded softpad for xbox. I am looking for a way to hook up these 2 xbox pads to the computer for stepmania. Any suggestions on the best adapter for my case?

DocMenach · Basic Member Joined: 28 Sep 2005

Well you have two options. If you want to connect more than one pad you can get this one:

http://www.knightdiscounts.com/videogame_xbox.htm

It's about halfway down the page "Xbox to PC Converter (4 port)". It costs about $14, and you can get free shipping if you pad your cart a little to bring the total over $20, otherwise you'll pay $4 for shipping.

If you only need to connect one pad you can get this one:

http://www.buynshop.com/productinfo/0/VG-XBOX2PCAB/xbox+usb

This one runs $6 plus $3 for shipping.

Contrary to what the previous person in this thread said, these converters will work fine for Dance pads as long as you download the recent drivers, which are availiable for free download at both shops.

Also, since the Xbox controllers are just glorified USB interfaces anyway, the converter doesn't really convert much except for the plug itself, meaning that you won't have issues with latency or lag, like you might if you were using a PS2 to PC converter.

eepiccolo · Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2005 11:13 am Post subject:

Does anyone have any suggestions on a PS2 to GCN adapter? This is for Mario Mix, of course. I did an eBay search, and there seems to be several options right now. Has anyone bought one yet?
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neothe0ne · Trick Member Joined: 19 Aug 2005

I'm going to write a semi-review for this adaptor as I have nothing else to do. If this is the wrong place, oh well.

http://cgi.ebay.com/New-PS-PS2-To-PC-USB-XBOX-Gamecube-Converter-Adapter_W0QQitemZ8228492700QQcategoryZ20385QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Unknown manufacturer. Accepts a PS2 controller plug and has three plugs for PC USB 2.0, Xbox, and GameCube.

Tested with a MadCatz Beat Pad 2 for PS2:
1. Plugged into a PC and tried with Stepmania. Up-down and left-right combos will not work, and the two directions can't be pressed at the same time. Up-left, up-right, down-right, and down-left combos work perfectly, as do single arrows, and there is no lag with usage. Wasn't able to test the Stepmania code.
2. Then plugged the Beat Pad into an Xbox and tried with DDR Ultramix 2. Pad works perfectly, heck it was better than my friend's Ultra Beat Pad for Xbox because this pad was less used. All arrow combos worked. Corner buttons do not register at all, though the Start button did.

Tested with an unknown brandless PS2 pad which looks like a Naki Revolution 2 knock-off with a Nintendo Action Pad-like surface and LED lights:
1. Plugged into a PC and tried with Stepmania. LAG. Up-down and left-right combos will not work, and the two directions can't be pressed at the same time. Up-left, up-right, down-right, and down-left combos work with LAG. Wasn't able to test the Stepmania code.
2. Plugged into the Xbox to try with DDR Ultramix 3. LAG. All arrows and arrow combos register, though late. Corner buttons don't register, Start button does register.
3. Plugged into the GameCube to try with DDR Mario Mix. Not recognized at all.

For PC this adaptor did not work as well because of the direction problem, but there may be a bypass. The price I bought it at was 4 pounds plus 7 pounds shipping, going to about $20 USD. I'd call it a worthy purchase, as it converts PS2 controllers to the Xbox, PC, and GameCube almost flawlessly (the pressure sensitive buttons sometimes caused problems in a few games). For pads, it's only useful for converting major brand-name PS2 pads to the Xbox.

Zarcom · Posted: Wed Nov 09, 2005 1:22 am Post subject:

The ddr pad I bought recently, is good, except if you are like me and has crappy balance at times (I train in martial arts almost everyday). Here is a godo site to go to:

http://www.gameenhancer.net.

they also have this usb adapter, I have it myself, but I bought it from a local store in my area, im glad that this website is selling the adapter as well, because its a really good adapter.

See yaz bye.

FoxFireX · Trick Member Joined: 07 Dec 2003

Hate to second a previously asked question, but has anyone come up with a converter that works for Mario Mix? I've tried a couple of different ones, and they just are not recognized by the game. Can't dance, can't get into the menu, can't even dismiss the safety warning until it goes away on its own. These converters work fine if I hook up a DualShock to them, but no pure digital PS1 era pad I've tried works. Anyone got anything that does?

ropeadope · Trick Member Joined: 20 Jul 2004

Hope this thread isn't too unpopular...

Anyone have experience with a PS2->Cube converter using a Madcatz Beatpad? I've been eager to try DDR Mario Mix on the cube, but not sure if everything would be compatible. Don't know if all the buttons would be functional and everything. Anyone know of a good PS2->Cube converter? I would need to be able to hit two buttons simultaneously also. Thanks.

hey muuuuu · Basic Member Joined: 15 Dec 2005

I was wondering if for playstation 3 if they uses the same wires and stuff as playstation 2. Or will i have to get an adpater to make playstation 2 controls work on paystation 3

DefaultGen · Trick Member Joined: 06 Nov 2005

This "unnamed" controller. (It says Innex, but the only play I can find them is Ebay. Just search for "DDR Converter Xbox PS2") Theyre around $12.

This converter works PERFECTLY for my Xbox. Tested with a Cobalt Flux on Ultramix 1-3 and StepmaniaX. No lag present at all, jumps work fine, its cheap and it rocks

Kimmy · Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2006 5:38 pm Post subject:

I wonder if anyone else had this problem. I'm using a 3rd party metal pads on my xbox and it registers as a hand held controller whenever I play UM3 online. Maybe It has something to do with the converter box I'm using.

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Evank · Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2006 5:53 pm Post subject:

could i get a link to the page that has the adapters that are compatible with COBALT FLUX - > USB/Stepmania
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FoxFireX · Trick Member Joined: 07 Dec 2003

I know I'm not the only one who's been looking for this, and I don't think I've seen it anywhere else, so here you go: Tototek makes a GameCube adaptor that actually works for digital PS controllers (read: dance mats). Thus, finally, DDR: Mario Mix with PSX mats. I just got a pair of them in today, and I can confirm they do the job, although there is one issue.

The converter allows you to press up/down or left/right together, but when you let one go, the other retriggers. For instance, you're holding left and right after a jump. A left arrow is coming up, so you lift your left foot... and the right arrow triggers. In this instance that's okay, but when you're making jumps, it's tough to leave both pads at the same instance, so you may get a great or worse on one of the two arrows. It also can throw in some off judgements in complicated runs (see: Bowser's Castle).

A bit of distraction, sure, but it means I can actually use my nicer pads to play the game. If you're actually playing this mix hopefully you're just playing for the fun rather than the scores, which is my approach. It's not perfect, but it's more than I've seen before.

Misto · Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2006 3:01 pm Post subject:

Has anyone had any luck in finding a GCN -> PS2 Converter? My sister has a PS2 and she'd like to make use of the DDR Mario mat she got for Christmas (from me) on other DDR games. I was thinking if there was a GCN -> USB she might be able to use that on her PS2 since, from my understanding, it supports USB devices.

guariche · Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2006 12:09 am Post subject: Thanks FoxfireX

I was actually fortunate to find a used DDR Mario Mix at Gamestop. (Without the pad). I purchased an MC Grooves game with pad, and it worked with DDR Mario Mix, but it is not the same quality as my Ignition 3.0. (I am just a 3-4 footer for now so it should last).

At least FoxFireX found an adapter for a PS2 to GC. I was looking at this one from Electric Quarter, http://www.electricquarter.com/ps3in1.htm and it seems to be a SMART Joy Plus???? I might just order it just to see if I can connect the PS2 connector on the ignition to the adapter to the GC.

Guariche

FoxFireX · Trick Member Joined: 07 Dec 2003

I think I tried that adaptor, or one that looked strikingly similar to it. Didn't do the job. Here's the catch though. It does successfully convert dance pads to the XBox. It successfully converts Dual Shock controllers to the GCN. Thereby giving the seller enough support to say that they weren't misleading in the description of the item. The one I got that looks like that would not successfully convert a dance pad to GCN, and I couldn't convince Play Asia to let me return them. My problem now is that I like Play Asia, but I don't really want to buy from them anymore because of this.

guariche · Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2006 12:23 pm Post subject: Arggh

Looks like I should save my money and just buy another foam pad then rather than hunt for a working adapter for the GC. I guess the lack of DDR games on GC really hurt it alot!!!

Else, I should just also buy a PS2 or XBOX for the other DDR. Well at least there is Stepmania.

Guariche