Multiple Console Adapters Setup

[jtakamoney]

Hey all,

I currently have several USB console adapters and am probably going to add a few more. I plan on connecting them all to a self-powered USB hub and run the USB from the hub to the PC, but I haven't decided on a way to setup the adapters. I've heard some people just bundle the adapters together and just pick the one the want out of the mess when they want to use it. Others have used CNC machines to make precise adapter cutouts and attached all the adapters to the cutouts. What do people do who have a USB adapter that has a dongle (for 2+ players sharing the same USB) ? Anyway, I would love to get some ideas from everyone on what they've done with their multiple console adapters and how they've handled this situation. Sample pictures would be great.

Thanks,
JT

[ChrisK]

I took the easy way out and I use two Wii gamepads and a single Wii->USB adapter strung to a USB hub lying loose in my cab.  The Wii gamepads mimic the SNES very closely and are close enough for the NES, which are my two most-used consoles.  I don't want to buy a bunch of gamepads for different systems right now... my budget is already blown.

My eventual plan is to get gamepads for each system and adapt them to USB.  I'll then add USB ports to the cab in an easily-accessible spot and when you want to play you plug your controller into USB.  Right now I'm thinking I'll use one of these.  It looks pretty clean (after I kill the green LED) and it'll be really easy to mount:

http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-Desk-USB-3-Inch-F5U402-03IN-KIT/dp/B000PDUJNU/ref=pd_bxgy_e_img_c

But that's for another day.  For now it'll have to be a USB extension cable and my $20 Wii->USB adapter and One Gamepad to Rule Them All.