Trackball ps2 to usb conversion?

[aldub516]

im working on a older cp and it has a trackball installed but with a PS2 plug. I'm running a minipac which does have input wire plugs for a spinner and I believe a trackball.. I don't believe I'll be able to splice the cable into anything to use those inputs so my next bet is just using a ps2
To usb converter. I want to stop by microcenter and grab one. I'm on my phone so research is a little tedious but I've found active and non active, as well as other things I don't know much about. Also, I don't know if any adaptor will read properly for accurate gaming, or if I need to look for something specific. . So, what am I looking for to go ps2 trackball to usb? Thank you for help and sorry I can't do as much research as I'd like.. I'd like to stop and get it on the way home

[geeteoh]

I had issues finding one for my trackball. Maybe this will help.

http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,146993.0.html

[aldub516]

that does help. My only problem now it seems is how to figure out if the adapter is active or passive in the store. Looking online to find a local store, it seems non of them specify if they are active or passive..

[eds1275]

http://www.amazon.com/SANOXY%C2%AE-USB-Active-Adapter-Electronics/dp/B000I97N1M

I would say go to a computer store and ask for an active one. If they give you one they claim is active but doesn't specify on the packaging, make sure they have a return policy, and let them know you'll be back swinging if they were lying to you!

[aldub516]

 I am on my way to Micro Center I'm sure I'll be able to find what I need. My main concern was specifics such as the active or passive element which I was not aware of. I can go ahead and consider this resolved thank you for all the replies.