Pass on the classic controller, use your PS2 pad with the Wii

By Spencer . October 22, 2007 . 12:38pm

UGame has a useful accessory that converts a standard Dual Shock controller into a Gamecube pad. With the exceptions of fighting games and shmups, I usually wouldn’t find a device like this all that useful. However, this could be an alternate solution for gamers in love with the virtual console. That is if it wasn’t so pricey. UGame is selling this for 1,580 yen ($14). At that price you mind as well buy a classic controller, unless you enjoy the feel of the PS2 pad more for say SNK games. Just in case you’re thinking of picking one up here are how the buttons are mapped out with a very lazy and probably unnecessary translation.

TAGS: Gadgets, Playstation 2, Wii

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Ninjeff

Neat! I'd definitely like one of these for SNK games like you said. I've gotten real used to my Wireless PS2 controller for Garou and KoFXI

lostinblue

there has been PS2 adaptaters for GC for years, I think those work with the Wii.

The GC controller is not that suited, yes, that said I dislike the Dual Shock controller too (the feel of the D-pad, the triggers) a arcade stick for those who have them, a Hori GC-SNES controller (what I use with Soul Calibur and other games) or a "Playstation Saturn controller" (a limited edition run, Sega made a while ago, with 6 face buttons) are ideal.

I wish I still could find those Sega Saturn controllers for PS2.

vysethebold

The Street Fighter Anniversary pads for PS2 are really easy to find and they have the same layout as the Saturn pads. Get a couple, they're worth it. These converters are good for the SFA pads and your favorite PS2 arcade sticks that people have come quite attached to over the years.

Spencer

@Pedro Silva - Good point about the older ones. I've never tried any of them out, but with all the NeoGeo games I've been looking for something like this to play fighting games with.

@vysethebold - Excellent suggestion about the SFA pads.

daniel

Shouldn't the title rather say: Pass on the GAMECUBE controller, use your PS2 pad with the Wii. Since the peripheral doesn't hook up with the wiimote, but the gamecube ports, it isn't really a substitute for the classic controller...