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| bitblitt:
Does anybody know where I can find the hardware sockets for all the various console controllers? Currently, I plug my PS2 controllers into a PS2 to USB adapter. I've noticed that my USB controllers get an ID (controller #1, controller #2, etc...) depending on the order the USB controller was connected. However, my controllers that require an adapter have the ID assigned when the adapter is connected, whether or not the controller is also connected to the adapter. Therefore, as long as I leave the adapter connected, I know which console socket is controller #1 and which is #2 no matter what order I connect the controller to the adapter. I would like to add a plate to my cab that I can connect the native controllers to, with the adapters internal to the cab. Because the IDs are set to the adapters, I can connect and disconnect the controllers from the plate whenever I want without having to worry about reconfiguring my emulators to work with a different controller. I planned on milling a metal plate, surface mounting the sockets to a board, attaching the board to the plate, and finally mounting the plate to the front of my control panel. The problem is I can't find the sockets for PS2, Nintendo, Sega, etc... I don't want to have to buy adapters just to rip them apart for their sockets and jury rig something together. Does anybody know where I can find sockets for all the various console controllers? |
| horseboy:
I have thought about this for a similar project. The easiest way would definitely be to get a bunch of controller extension cords and hack them up. |
| ChadTower:
Buy dead consoles and get them there. That may be the best bet for some. |
| SavannahLion:
Each console would have different resources. The Atari 2600, 7800, 5200 and SEGA Genesis, Master System and some Commodores all used standard two row 9-pin or 15-pin D-subs. They are readily available almost anywhere. Try eBay for non-working NES, SNES, PS1, PS2 and Xbox consoles. With the exception of the PS2, I've picked up non-working units for under $5 each. Luck might be on your side with other consoles as I've seen Saturns, Dreamcasts and the like, but they tend to go for a bit more than I want to pay. I notice that craigslist seems to have a lot of non-working consoles for sale. Extension cords are a viable alternative. Especially for consoles like the N64. For the latest consoles. Forgo the plug entirely and go wireless. Don't think emulation is up to par just yet. But stock up on Wavebirds, Wiimotes, PS3, and 360 controllers when they start to come down. Third party controllers for the PS2 is already bottoming out. I'm still kicking myself for not snagging four matching brand new silver Wavebirds for $20 total. :banghead: Lastly, try flea markets. Console games are rare on that scene, but I spot a few once in a while and most are usually poor or non-working condition anyways. Give it some time and keep your eyes peeled. |
| patrickmaher:
I'm going to be making a project like this. I decided to do the same as horseboy said, use extension cords. I was able to find NES ports, there is a link in this post http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=54389.msg540556#msg540556. I soldered an NES port onto the Retrozone NES RetroKit and it works great. I will just use extension cords for other consoles since I wasn't able to easily find the ports for other consoles. |
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