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Main => Main Forum => Topic started by: stephenp1983 on October 25, 2006, 04:01:25 pm
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I was curious about something. This device is PS2, is there a convertor or cable that would convert it so it would work with USB? I'm pretty sure there are ps2 to usb converters, but I was sure if there was one that would work properly with this intereface.
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I think it depends on the adapter. Do you not have a PS2 input on your cabinet computer?
If not then I will buy and send you an ipac or GPwiz. Let me know.
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I have one, that is ps/2 only. I wouldn't recommend a converter, as most cut off multiple keypresses or a held down button - which would really suck trying to use as an arcade control.
If you must use USB, I would go with a GPwiz - I have a couple of those as well, and they work great. The only drawback with that is that you may need Joy2Key to work properly with front ends. (Some require keyboard commands for some of the more advanced functions)
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I was curious about something. This device is PS2, is there a convertor or cable that would convert it so it would work with USB? I'm pretty sure there are ps2 to usb converters, but I was sure if there was one that would work properly with this intereface.
As others have said, it can be done but is not recommended. A better option would be to use the KeyWiz as PS/2 and get a USB keyboard.
See http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=35840.0 for some testing I did in MAME with a similar adapter.
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Tim, I was just curious for future use. I have a ps2 port on my motherboard now, but I know alot of newer pcs aren't including them.
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Tim, I was just curious for future use. I have a ps2 port on my motherboard now, but I know alot of newer pcs aren't including them.
I think you have a LONG time before you need to worry too much about it. I just looked up Conroe motherboards at Newegg and ALL 29 of them have a PS/2 keyboard port.
Now maybe if you are looking at laptops or SFF PC's or Micro ATX boards or if some OEM PC company was really trying to shave costs . . . but for now, you would have to go out of your way to NOT get a PS/2 keyboard port.
Now, maybe in five years they will be uncommon, (like Serial, Parallel, or AGP slots now), but they will probably still be available, if I am pretty sure if they start becoming scarce, RandyT will put out a USB version of the KeyWiz and if you're shelling out for a new mobo and processor, you can come up with $30 for a new USB KeyWiz (after it's released).
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Yeah after reading your article and post on the matter Im just going to stick with the ps2, seems alot simpler. Ive noticed when I use to work at best buy in the geek squad alot of the newer machines did not have ps2 ports. I dont think I have to worry as I've built my last two machines, just more curious on the issue.
Thanks for the responses.