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Title: Hack arcade controls with Playstation controller?
Post by: bigred09 on January 31, 2010, 05:24:34 pm

I've been thinking about making a custom arcade. I want to build an Oddworld:Abe's Odyssey cabinet. I want to use an original Playstation inside. Is there a way to hack an original Playstation controller to saaayy an iPac or Ultimark? Like I said, I want to use an original Playstation, but still have an arcade feel. And NO X-ARCADE!! I think this classic game would make for a great stand-up. Thoughts?

Title: Re: Hack arcade controls with Playstation controller?
Post by: javeryh on January 31, 2010, 09:13:54 pm

Aren't there PlayStation emulators?  Why not just go that route?  Swapping discs and powering on the system would kind of kill any arcade feel you were going for...

Title: Re: Hack arcade controls with Playstation controller?
Post by: northerngames on January 31, 2010, 09:22:44 pm

it can be done with or without the ipac

it also can be done with the psx controller only

are you using a psx or pc to emu?

Title: Re: Hack arcade controls with Playstation controller?
Post by: Jack Burton on January 31, 2010, 09:59:05 pm

It's very easy to have arcade controls with a psx controller.

There are many examples around the net, here's just one of them.

http://spaceinvaders.7.forumer.com/a/psx-controler-hack_post80.html (http://spaceinvaders.7.forumer.com/a/psx-controler-hack_post80.html)

Title: Re: Hack arcade controls with Playstation controller?
Post by: bigred09 on February 02, 2010, 01:52:05 am

cool. ill read up on that. now i just have to find a cab

Title: Re: Hack arcade controls with Playstation controller?
Post by: HaRuMaN on February 02, 2010, 08:23:59 am

I also hack PS controllers.