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Title: Programmable PSX Adapter?
Post by: Zapper on August 19, 2004, 04:38:56 pm
Does a programmable PSX gamepad adapter for the PC exist? I'm looking for something like the N64 Adaptoid that lets you program the keys not just act as a regular PC gamepad. It doesn't have to suport dualshock either.
Title: Re:Programmable PSX Adapter?
Post by: Dave_K. on August 19, 2004, 04:48:54 pm
Quote from: Zapper on August 19, 2004, 04:38:56 pm
Does a programmable PSX gamepad adapter for the PC exist? I'm looking for something like the N64 Adaptoid that lets you program the keys not just act as a regular PC gamepad. It doesn't have to suport dualshock either.

I don't see why you can't just buy a 3rd party psx pad that has programmable macro features (like the madcatz ones), and then use a normal PSX->USB converter.
Title: Re:Programmable PSX Adapter?
Post by: Zapper on August 19, 2004, 06:58:38 pm
I have a favorite gamepad that I've been using for years called the Alps gamepad. It's comfortable but looks like one of Batman's crime fighting tools.

Alps Gamepad (http://www.game-assault.com/reviews/alpsreview.shtml)
Title: Re:Programmable PSX Adapter?
Post by: Bgnome on August 19, 2004, 07:49:38 pm
im not all htat familiar with the adaptoid so i am not entirely certain of what you are asking.  i know there are drivers for the parallel port adapter that will allow you to remap the buttons.  you could also map gamepad buttons to keypresses with software..
Title: Re:Programmable PSX Adapter?
Post by: Zapper on August 20, 2004, 03:03:01 am
Quote from: Bgnome on August 19, 2004, 07:49:38 pm
i know there are drivers for the parallel port adapter that will allow you to remap the buttons.  you could also map gamepad buttons to keypresses with software..

The parallel port adapter sounds interesting, I've never built that kind of adaptor for a PSX gamepad before.
Title: Re:Programmable PSX Adapter?
Post by: mcdo15 on August 20, 2004, 11:34:32 am
why do you need to change psx controls when on the programs, you can change them>?
Title: Re:Programmable PSX Adapter?
Post by: Zapper on August 20, 2004, 01:18:02 pm
Quote from: mcdo15 on August 20, 2004, 11:34:32 am
why do you need to change psx controls when on the programs, you can change them>?

Maybe I should have posted this on the software board, sorry for the confusion. I'd like to be able to use a PSX gamepad with any game or emulator on a PC running Windows. Many games don't let you program the buttons the way I'd like so I was looking for an adaptor with software to program the keys, like keyboard encoder / adaptoid / microsoft sidewinder software.
Title: Re:Programmable PSX Adapter?
Post by: mcdo15 on August 20, 2004, 04:52:35 pm
well, in this case, you shouldn't you be able to change it in control panel?  (i'm not sure fi you can, don't have controller to test)
Title: Re:Programmable PSX Adapter?
Post by: Zapper on August 21, 2004, 03:49:16 am
After some searching I've found a few programs to try out.

JoyToKey (http://hp.vector.co.jp/authors/VA016823/joytokey/english.html)
NTPAD (http://www.ntpad.com.ar/)
Joystick 2 Mouse 3 (http://atzitznet.no-ip.org/Joy2Mouse3/Joy2Mouse3.htm)
PPJoy (http://www.geocities.com/deonvdw/Docs/PPJoyMain.htm)
Psxpad (http://www.psxpad.com/index_e.php)
JoyEmu (http://members.tripod.com/~szanella/joyemueng.htm)