Game Elements adapter compatibility

[Crowquill]

For a while I've been using the Game Elements PS to XBOX/GameCube adapter. With the variety of PS controllers I have, I still haven't been able to get the GameCube to work with anything but Sony pads. Has anyone had any luck with third party pads? I need one to hack for an arcade stick and would like to find a pad that works with all the systems and the adapter I already have.

[Dave_K.]

Hack a "PSOne" dual shock pad.  That is the best compatibility around, and gamestop still has em for $5 used.  I recommend the H-Series, but if you can find an A-Series with the ribbon connector, thats even easier to hack (ala SpiffyShoe's instructions).

I forget which GameCube adapter I bought, but its super cheap and really small...and works fine with the PSOne pad (which uses digital buttons).

[Crowquill]

SpiffyShoe's tutorial is one of those sites that I'm wondering why I've never found before. I get compatibility and I don't have to use my pitiful soldering skills. I'd always heard that hacking Sony pads is damn near impossible without damaging the board, but this is a really easy solution. I just wish it would let me tie into L3 and R3.

Coincidentally, my old dual shock controllers that are floating around are both model# SCPH-1200 A. I bought these right after Dual Shocks hit the market. I actually started getting sentimental and debating if I really want to take them apart. Then again, maybe they can get a new lease on life as a big frickin' joystick.

BTW, the site with the tutorial is:
http://home.comcast.net/~spiffyshoes/DualShockHack/

There's been a long-running thread on Shoryuken.com's boards about it.

Thanks Dave_K.!!!