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marcriera / ddgo-controller-docs

Collection of technical information regarding controllers for the Densha de GO! series.
https://marcriera.github.io/ddgo-controller-docs
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PS1 Two Handle Controller compatibility #17

Closed jaoxford closed 2 months ago

jaoxford commented 2 months ago

Thanks for your work on this project, I want to get this adapter so I can plug in my 2-handle PS1 controller:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/OSTENT-Controller-Adapter-Converter-Compatible/dp/B00FBM3JEG

I'm wondering if this would work with any ps1 / ps2 emulators? Or would it be a better idea to source the PC versions of DDG 1 & 2, and then use the autotrainas tool?

Thanks!

marcriera commented 2 months ago

Hello,

From the product description, that one specifically will give issues due to the adapter itself. The Densha controllers for the PS1 are like a digital gamepad (SCPH-1010), which is listed as not compatible (among dance pads and others). You will need to find one which supports digital gamepads.

Regarding emulators, I have not done much research, but the emulator itself has to support PS1 digital controllers to map the physical buttons 1:1 and allow pressing opposite D-pad buttons simultaneously. You may need to do some trial and error. If it doesn't work, the PC versions may be a better option, and you can always test that the controller can be mapped correctly in autotraintas before getting the game.

I'll open a couple of issues to remind myself of adding new sections to the documentation regarding adapter requirements and emulator support.

Thanks!

jaoxford commented 2 months ago

Thanks so much for your response, unfortunately you are correct. That adapter doesn't work!

I will stick to playing the first 2 games on an original Playstation 1 for the time being!