I've got a classic PC controller (Interact ProPad 4) which uses the GamePort interface. I've also seen a few others I'm interested in which use the same. Where can I get an adapter?
I've got a classic PC controller (Interact ProPad 4) which uses the GamePort interface. I've also seen a few others I'm interested in which use the same. Where can I get an adapter?
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Have you tried Googling? "gameport usb adapter" gives me tons of results, many shopping results too... the Manhattan seems nice, or those from Radio Shack
Last edited by phreakindee; 10-13-2009 at 10:14 AM.
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eh just get a cheap sound card with the port (i think its a MIDI port). newegg, mwave etc. hell even ebay.
a soundblaster live should do the trick. (the older, bigger 48 khz ones. not the slim looking newer ones with 96 khz)
edit: here, 6.50 shipped. seems like a reputable seller
http://cgi.ebay.com/Sound-Blaster-Li...item2a01b80aba
if youre on a laptop, sorry i cant help. usb pc gamepads cant possibly cost more than that 20$ adapter though. and if thats where youre heading just get a wired 360 controller. or hell, even a ps3 one.
Last edited by Poofta!; 10-14-2009 at 01:45 AM.
As far as I'm aware, there's no such thing as a reliable Gamepad to USB adapter. For some pads, there's just no substitute for a proper hardware port.
I bet most of the ones out there use the same chipset anyway, regardless of manufacturer - much like the USB serial port adatpers.
"There is much pleasure to be gained from useless knowledge." --Bertrand Russel (attributed)
Another option is to ditch the old controller, and go for something like this:
http://www.microcenter.com/single_pr...uct_id=0317400
I can't vouch as to its quality, but it might be something you can use in place of the old controller. There is a NES version too:
http://www.microcenter.com/single_pr...uct_id=0317401
We should get a thread going about general gamepad discussion and recommendation.
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I sense a new Forum Du Jour idea!
i actually like that oldschool logitech 4 button pad with the turbos. it was a great one.
as i said i also really like the MS sidewinder (the 6 button + 2 trigger one) and the usb saturn pad. of course the 360 pad is now my standard.