Do PlayStation 2 controllers support USB connections?
Does the classic PlayStation 2 controller support a USB standard? I.E., can I cut the cable and solder a USB connector to it?
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You can not simply replace a PlayStation 2 controller connection with a USB connection, and expect it to work.
The immediate clue is in the wires. Not only do the data lines mis-match, but the power line for the controller uses 3.3 volts, and USB supplies 5 volts.
Simply connecting the controller to a powered USB slot could cause unsalvageable damage.
With specific knowledge and skill in electronics and the data being exchanged, it is definitely plausible. There are guides online for doing so, but they can be are generally complex, and not for the layman.
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Can you connect a PS2 controller with USB?
You'll need the same PlayStation 2 to USB dongle that you need to plug in a controller. Simply plug the dongle into the adapter, plug that into your PC, and you'll be able to use the remote with your PC.Does PS2 have USB ports?
The PlayStation 2 has two USB ports and a FireWire port. In 1988, Sony entered into an agreement with Nintendo to develop a CD-ROM attachment, known as the Super Disc, for the soon-to-be released Super Nintendo.Does USB 2.0 work with PS2?
Yes and no. 3.0 nope and 2.0 does but it will still only run at USB 1.0 speed.Quickly and easily testing PS1 \u0026 PS2 controllers on pc using the contoller tester.
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