PS2 pad with PS3 controller

[MasterBlaster76]

GAME sell an adapter that lets you use PS2 pad with PC, since PS3 also has a USB port, do you think it'll work with PS3 as well? I don't really want to get another PS3 controller, they're ?35!

 

[PhilD123]

I've got one of these, and I actually need to check that, I'll do it tomorrow and check for you. Also, take a look at gamestation, you can buy any PS3 game I think with a Sixaxis controller for £49.

 

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Edit: Chris Gayle

 

[MasterBlaster76]

I've got one of these, and I actually need to check that, I'll do it tomorrow and check for you. Also, take a look at gamestation, you can buy any PS3 game I think with a Sixaxis controller for £49.

Thanks, much appreciated. That is a great offer at Gamestation! Does it apply instore as well as online?

I doubt it would work as they install drivers when you plug them in or you need to install them from a CD, and I doubt that the PS3 can use the drivers correctly. You would also miss out on the motion sensing and the L2/R2 buttons of the PS3 controller.
Might be worth a try though.

I searched on Google and some things similar which are made for the PS3 are available, like this:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/EW-Link-PS2-Controller-Converter-Adapter/dp/B000N2QNII
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fanatec-PS2-Controller-Converter-PS3/dp/B000NJZTDG

Hope this helps .

Thanks, Madman!

Edit: The second link got an awful review, the guy said that no games worked with it, but the first link looks good.

 

[PhilD123]

Just checked and I can confirm that it does work on the menus, I haven't tried it on the games, but I presume it will work in game too.

As for the gamestation offer, I'm not sure if its in-store too.

There's some cheap ps2-usb converters at amazon.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_ss_w_h_?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=ps2+to+pc+usb+converter

 

[MasterBlaster76]

Let me know how it works and what works as far as buttons/sixaxis functions are concerned.