Update on dreamcast wireless controllers (xbox!)

[Macabre]

I got a new adapter in the mail today - a converter that takes xbox controllers to ps2 plugs.

Its a hard search, as you will find when the terms "ps2 xbox adapter/converter" are put in most purchase sites, you'll find an adapter for ps2 to xbox systems.

This one single seller had the adapter I was looking for.

When combining this with the total control plus, the very famous and well known logitech wireless xbox controller works on the dreamcast!!!



There are although two very important notes!

1.) The analog triggers don't work - these buttons have been re-assigned to the black/white buttons under the four-face buttons on the xbox remote. And while these buttons are analog on the xbox, this analog function doesn't transfer over (you have to press the button all the way down to translate to a full dreamcast trigger squeeze).

This is ok for alot of games, and passable for some that require it (in PSO, since my androids all have their healing stuff on the trigger toggle, its not really desperate). But it does hurt alot of other games that require strafing (alien front), or more common trigger use (PSO force class...can't get the hang of it, don't have two thumbs...).

2.) There might be mixed results when other people try this depending on your dreamcast's controller port... because the last time mine had its f1+ resistor blow out, I just got pissed and soldered a wire bridging the connection. This controller setup might be taking more power than it should, and just might not work on a dreamcast that still has its original resistors (sorry I don't have a stock one that I'm willing to test at the moment).



The biggest issue is the triggers... which kinda sucks. I'm looking closer at the pcb and seeing if there is any specific modifications I can do to change this, but it doesn't look clear.

It might be possible although to rewire the controller itself to swap the triggers and the black/white buttons... But i'm pretty fond of this controller, as its one of the best wireless controllers (in my opinion) ever made.

[brourke228]

You can actually splice a male USB to the other end of an xbox controller cord. Xbox controller ports are actually USBv1.1 . Microsoft got lazy and decided to just change the connector type. All the wires match up color for color inside the controller cord. Drivers for the xbox controller are available online.

And if you have a modded xbox you can do the opposite and splice a female usb connector to the side of the controller cord which has the controller. So you would then have a USB to xbox controller port adapter. And with a 4-port powered usb hub you can have up to 4 usb devices connected to xbox per controller port. If you want to make one of those the piece at the end of the controller cord that detaches to keep you from yanking the connector out works great. Since then you dont need to ruin your controller cable.

Just to clarify though, you're using the controller on a PC emulator right?

[Macabre]

I'm using the controller on my dreamcast,

This double adapter setup also warrents interest in these controllers (for my own hardware junkie fun);
Xbox Pelican arcade stick, the best xbox flight stick, and also, if the trigger can be figured out, I've always wanted a reason to get the fps master controller (specifically if i can get the d-pad to work on the right analog stick).

[brourke228]

Oh wwow. Sorry I thought you were talking about using it on PC. Thats pretty awesome then. I would love have to have my xbox controller on Dreamcast.

[Anthony817]

It was pretty obvious he was talking about his xbox controller on his Dreamcast when he said this part lol.

When combining this with the total control plus, the very famous and well known logitech wireless xbox controller works on the dreamcast!!!

Nice find, but too bad about the triggers.