Just got a PS2

[Nintendork]

So it finally happened. I picked up a PS2 recently and added it to my collection of Nintendo systems, Genesis and Dreamcast (traded in my PSOne towards the PS2). The Contra game was my first PS2 game.

I have a question for you though. Is it possible to plug in a USB controller (for example my Gravis Gamepad Pro) and set that up as the 2nd player controller? Or should I just buy a 2nd controller? :)

-Kevin

[hamburgler]

You can't use the gravis game pad on Ps2, so it's better off if you buy another controller instead.

[bargora]

It seems pretty unlikely that game developers would add driver support for the numerous USB controllers available just on the off-chance that someone wants to use a Gravis gamepad. And if the driver support isn't there already, you're going to have a pretty tough time getting your PS2 to recognize the device.

[ManekiNeko]

You bought a Playstation 2? Is it too late to take it back? Possibly before it self-destructs on you like so many other PS2s have in the past?

JR

[atomicthumbs]

Y'know. I've had a PS2 since it came out (and I'm happy to say that I've never had single problem with it). I was wondering what ARE those FireWire and USB ports for?

[bargora]

The Firewire (or "i-link") port is for a cable to connect two (or more through a hub) PS2s together for head-to-head gaming with each player having one PS2 and one television. Gran Turismo, Armored Core, Unreal Tournament, and a few other games supported i-link.

The USB port is for plugging in a Logitech force feedback steering wheel for Gran Turismo, or a mouse and a keyboard for Unreal Tournament, or a Trance Vibrator for Rez. Or for hiding a very small amount of contraband. Oh, wait. Never mind with the contraband thing. That's what the expansion port's for.

[Starcade]

You use the expansion slot for hiding your stuff too bargora?

Same here. :)

[Nature Boy]

Two things USB related:

(1) Doesn't one of the Arcade sticks claim it can be used on a PS2? It might have a PS2 adaptor though (I can't remember if they claim it can be used on an Xbox/Gamecube as well or not). But I'm guessing it uses the USB connector as well. It's worth *trying* anyway.

(2) Another USB use: Xport. You install software on your PC, insert a disc into your PS2, and connect the two using the USB ports in each. It lets you store game saves on your PS2 and vice versa. Kinda cool.