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| RoboG2:
Is there any whay to use a sega genesis contoller on a pc? It fits perfectly in the gameport (same plug), but it wont work for anything. I tried using a similar driver from sega for their pc version of the same controller but that didnt work. Thanks in advance. |
| TheGatesofBill:
The Genesis controller fits into the serial port, and it will not work there as it uses parallel communications. |
| RoboG2:
Is there any way to hack it so that it can? |
| TheGatesofBill:
No, but there is a way to hack it so it connects to the parallel (printer) port. It shouldn't be too hard to get it wired up to the gameport either. |
| JMDickson:
Sega Genesis controlers use the same pinout as Atari joysticks (they were sued for this as Atari had a patent on the layout). The B, C, and start buttons are just attached to unused pins. If you use any of the Atari joystick - pc gameport plans, it will get the d-pad and A button working. Then you should be able to attach the other pins to get the rest of the buttons working. |
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