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Gent

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N64/PSX USB Adaptor Review By Gent

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What is a N64/PSX USB Adaptor? Well simply put:

It is a nicely lower priced alternative to the more "Famously Known" N64 Adaptoid, but has the advantage of using both the N64 and PSX instead of Just the N64 Controller.

Is it better than the <a href="http://www.nathell.com/en/product_info.php?language=en&products_id=28">N64 Adaptoid</a>? Well that's up to you to decide:

The N64/PSX USB connects your N64 or PSX joypad to your computer via the USB port, allowing you to use them as a PC Pad with your favourite games.

It does not support Force Feedback (Rumble) like the Adaptoid does, but then again the Adaptoid does not allow you to use a PSX controller either...

So if you would like to use both N64 and PSX controllers and are not to fussed about not having Rumble support then this is for you :)

The N64/PSX USB Adaptor is compatible with USB1.1 standard and works with the following controllers:

N64 Controller
PS Joypad
PS Dual Shock / Steering Wheel

The adaptor supports:

Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows Millennium, Windows XP and Mac OS Operative systems.

It does not support all N64 controllers due to the complexity of the N64 controller, but is reported to work with most original N64 controllers.

At the end of the day it is down to you the user that decides what is best for you and no amount of glamorising will change that fact.

The N64 and even PSX consoles are superb without a doubt and are equally coupled with their own excellent game controllers.

So using the N64/PSX USB Adaptor for either Playstation Or Nintendo 64 emulators, would undoubtable be just as real as you could get and I'm sure you will agree.

Even if only using it for PC games, it will give you that comfortable feeling that you always get from your trusty old consoles.

I have tried the N64/PSX USB Adaptor on the emulators mentioned above and it feels astounding to use the real controllers on their emulated counterparts.

I must be honest, I am a huge Force Feedback fan, and did slightly miss that side of both the N64 and PSX controllers. However, I soon got over it as I played my favourite games with them.

So where can i get this N64/PSX USB Adaptor i hear you say! Well <a href="http://cgi6.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewSellersOtherItems&userid=nathell">nathell.com's eBay auctions</a> is one place, and its online shop another. You will find the link to the shop just below:

<b><a href="http://www.nathell.com/en/product_info.php?language=en&products_id=29">Buy yours from nathell.com</b></a>:
<a href="http://www.nathell.com/en/product_info.php?language=en"><img src="http://www.nathell.com/images/nathell-button.jpg" border="0"></a>
 
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Remote

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Great review Gent :) After reading your piece I can't think of anything more to be said in the adapter discussion, brings out all pros and cons.
 

Veracity

Emu Controller Freak
Remote said:
Great review Gent :) After reading your piece I can't think of anything more to be said in the adapter discussion, brings out all pros and cons.


does it let you use the dual shock joysticks?
 

Remote

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Veracity said:
does it let you use the dual shock joysticks?

It's all in there, read it and maybe youäll find out ;-)

The N64/PSX USB Adaptor is compatible with USB1.1 standard and works with the following controllers:

N64 Controller
PS Joypad
PS Dual Shock / Steering Wheel
 

Hexidecimal

Emutalk Bounty Hunter.
I have one of these, the only probalem ive ever had with it is when i have my N64 pad plugged in and restart the computer, i need to unplug and replug into the USB port, so it recognizes it again, no big deal, greta great product
 

Veracity

Emu Controller Freak
"works with" is vauge. My Adaptoid works with my madcat pad, not all functions work properly. So thats why I ask. Do you know the answer?
 

Chibi Nick

Emutalk Member
Gent said:
Yes it is :)

See what a Bargain emulation64 is only $9 instead of AU $29.95
if my calculations are correct that would make it around $20 or more.
and no I'm not on Commission :shifty:
Actually it would make it $11.62 more ;)
 

Veracity

Emu Controller Freak
Well I bought this from emu64 off ebay and I just plugged it in for the first time. I plug in my trust Nintendo brand controller, goto settings>game controllers> calibrate, and the thing goes nuts. It jumps around in every direction, and will not register a directional press on the control stick. It recognizes A B Z Start fine, but the control pad is totally worthless. What can I do?


NOTE: This is the same controller I use without problems on my adaptoid.

Thanks
 

s|rens

till the end of time
My adapter just came today and i plugged it in but windows xp pro doesn't recognize it. As in it hasn't installed a driver for it. I'm also using directx 9.0b.

Should i install the driver from the ebay post... even though it says not to install it if you have at least directx 8.1?
 

s|rens

till the end of time
Every one relax. I got it working. I just had to unlpug and plug it back it then it worked fine.. seems weird.

Tried it with epsxe and loved it! I haven't played my original psx console in ages, but it brings back memories.
 
Veracity said:
Well I bought this from emu64 off ebay and I just plugged it in for the first time. I plug in my trust Nintendo brand controller, goto settings>game controllers> calibrate, and the thing goes nuts. It jumps around in every direction, and will not register a directional press on the control stick. It recognizes A B Z Start fine, but the control pad is totally worthless. What can I do?


NOTE: This is the same controller I use without problems on my adaptoid.

Thanks

EXACT same happened to me, and i got jandaman to send me a replacement as a result and that was screwed also, get an adaptoid, guaranteed to work :)
 

Martin

Active member
Administrator
Veracity said:
Well I bought this from emu64 off ebay and I just plugged it in for the first time. I plug in my trust Nintendo brand controller, goto settings>game controllers> calibrate, and the thing goes nuts. It jumps around in every direction, and will not register a directional press on the control stick. It recognizes A B Z Start fine, but the control pad is totally worthless. What can I do?


NOTE: This is the same controller I use without problems on my adaptoid.

Thanks
It doesn't work with all controllers for unknown reasons, and that's stated in the description. For more info check this thread:

http://www.emutalk.net/showthread.php?t=16748
 

Martin

Active member
Administrator
Veracity said:
Martin, this is a NINTENDO brand controller. It works fine with my N64, works fine with my Adaptoid. Why wouldnt it work with this?
Not sure why, it works with most Nintendo brand controllers though, but not all. The manufacturer says it doesn't work with all Nintendo brand controllers because of the complexity of the N64 controller, what's so complex I don't know. If you want to, you can return it and I'll give you a discount on an Adaptoid (when we have them in stock) :p. We only give refunds for the items though, not shipping fees, so I don't know if you think it's worth it. I recommend testing with another Nintendo brand controller first.
 

jayzon

New member
doesnt work on certain games

OK i have the ps2 controller plugged in and it works perfectly fine in the test thing under game controls. I have played with it in one game. But every first person shooter game like "soldier of fortune" or "call of duty" the controller wont work in any games like that. Is there something i need to do or is the adapter only for certain games???????
 

Trotterwatch

New member
Yeah use the mouse and keyboard for those games...seriously playing those type of games with a pad is not really a clever idea.

If you insist though, check to see if there is a joystick enabling option in those games options menus.
 

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