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Title: Can I Convert Old PS/2 I-Pac 4 to USB
Post by: Santo8742 on April 30, 2015, 11:57:44 am

I have an old I-Pac 4 purchased new in 2006 that is set up for PS/2. I'm just getting back into working on my cab again after many years and bought a new computer to go in the cab (the modder system TKW4rr10r is selling here: http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,133968.0.html (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php/topic,133968.0.html)) This system does not have a PS/2 input on it. Can I buy a cable that will it work with USB or will one of those cheap PS/2 to USB converters work with it? I'd prefer to not buy a new I-Pac if possible.

Title: Re: Can I Convert Old PS/2 I-Pac 4 to USB
Post by: DeLuSioNal29 on April 30, 2015, 12:16:36 pm

Andy at Ultimarc.com has a page dedicated to that very question here:  http://www.ultimarc.com/ipacusb.html (http://www.ultimarc.com/ipacusb.html)

You can buy an adapter that complies with what's mentioned there.

Good Luck!

DeLuSioNaL29

Title: Re: Can I Convert Old PS/2 I-Pac 4 to USB
Post by: Santo8742 on April 30, 2015, 01:00:45 pm

Quote from: DeLuSioNal29 on April 30, 2015, 12:16:36 pm

Andy at Ultimarc.com has a page dedicated to that very question here:  http://www.ultimarc.com/ipacusb.html (http://www.ultimarc.com/ipacusb.html)

You can buy an adapter that complies with what's mentioned there.

Good Luck!

DeLuSioNaL29

Great! Thanks for the help. Only issue is they want to charge $16 shipping for a little cable. Don't see any way to change from DHL. $16 is more than a little excessive.

Title: Re: Can I Convert Old PS/2 I-Pac 4 to USB
Post by: Malenko on April 30, 2015, 01:06:36 pm

try divemaster? He stocks ultimarc stuff on this side of the pond.

Title: Re: Can I Convert Old PS/2 I-Pac 4 to USB
Post by: pbj on April 30, 2015, 01:18:50 pm

The cheap passive adapters will do it.  Or cut a PS/2 wire and splice it to a USB cable.

Title: Re: Can I Convert Old PS/2 I-Pac 4 to USB
Post by: Santo8742 on April 30, 2015, 01:20:22 pm

Quote from: Malenko on April 30, 2015, 01:06:36 pm

try divemaster? He stocks ultimarc stuff on this side of the pond.

I was thinking maybe they were in England, but couldn't remember. That explains the shipping then. I've purchased from divemaster before 9 years ago. Good to hear he's still around. I'll give a shot. Thanks for the help.

Title: Re: Can I Convert Old PS/2 I-Pac 4 to USB
Post by: Santo8742 on April 30, 2015, 01:32:04 pm

Divemaster has them in stock and took care of me. Thanks again for the help everyone. Now to get everything up running again for some gaming.

Title: Re: Can I Convert Old PS/2 I-Pac 4 to USB
Post by: DeLuSioNal29 on April 30, 2015, 02:26:15 pm

I would try this first.  Can't go wrong for $2 and free shipping:
http://www.amazon.com/PS-Female-USB-Male-Adapter/dp/B0010LXT9W/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1430418307&sr=8-3&keywords=ps2+to+usb+adapter (http://www.amazon.com/PS-Female-USB-Male-Adapter/dp/B0010LXT9W/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1430418307&sr=8-3&keywords=ps2+to+usb+adapter)
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31ofFduGQmL.jpg)

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Title: Re: Can I Convert Old PS/2 I-Pac 4 to USB
Post by: pbj on April 30, 2015, 02:56:07 pm

Santo ain't got time for that

(http://i.imgur.com/zkEZA4c.jpg)