PS2 to PS3 Playstation Controller Adapter USB Converter

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Product Features

• Use your PlayStation 2 controllers on the PlayStation 3 console
• Cheapest way to recycle existing PS2 controllers
• Simply connect PS2 controller to the adapter, then plug the other end of the adapter into an available USB port on the PS3
• Length: 18" / 45.72cm

Product Details

• ASIN: B001066RPU
• Item Weight: 3 pounds
• Media: Video Game
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #16,943 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #20 in Video Games > PlayStation 3 > Hardware > Cables & Adapters > Adapters

Product Description

100% Brand New PS2 to PS3 Controller Adapter. Use your PlayStation 2 controllers on the PlayStation 3 console. Cheapest way to recycle existing PS2 controllers. Simply connect PS2 controller to the adapter, then plug the other end of the adapter into an available USB port on the PS3. Note: Does not provide the motion sensing capability featured on PS3's SIXAXIS wireless controller. May not be compatible with all PS3 games due to Sixaxis function and PS button on PS3 controllers. Length: 18" / 45.72cm.

Customer Reviews

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4.0 out of 5 stars PS2 to PS3 Coverter works fine, February 1, 2012

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Lem from Alms & Arms - See all my reviews

= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

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I purchased this item and it came in exactly as appears. I decided to buy it because my friend had old PS2 controllers she was not using, and a converter would allow me to add another player to my PS3 games. Also, for the price I was willing to take the risk.

Most reviews I read initially were saying that the converter stops working after some period of time. I have had it for a month now and it is still working. I should mention that I have not unplugged the controller from the PS3's USB port yet as some people noticed that the converter stopped working when they unplugged it from the system.

Some reviews say that the converter does not allow the analog sticks to be used. That is false. You can use the analog sticks. Just have to press the "Analog" button on the PS2 controller and it will light up and make the sticks available to use.

What I do not recommend is depending on the PS2 controller as your primary controller. There is no way to perform the "home" button action on the PS2 controller and using a PS3 system will become difficult without it.

I recommend this product for PS3 owners that have a PS3 controller and spare PS2 controllers. I have not tried the PS2 controller with Playstation Move yet, but I doubt I will since I do not like using full-controllers with Move games preferring the navigation controller.

5.0 out of 5 stars Works with PS3 and PC, October 24, 2011

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Nicholas Stejakoski (Venice, FL) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This adapter works perfectly with my PS3 and PC. I have an old cheapo PS1/PS2 turbo gamepad and everything functions properly. My wireless Sony brand PS2 controller works too.
I also tried using the adapter with an old Guitar Hero controller with Guitar Hero 1 (PS2 game) on my PS3. Everything seems to work except for the whammy bar. Even the Star Power guitar lift works. Some people have had bad results with the guitar controllers with adapters like this one, but it worked fine for me.
This adapter is definitely worth the few bucks you'll spend on it.

5.0 out of 5 stars It works, March 18, 2011

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R. Butler (Indianapolis, IN USA) - See all my reviews
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What more do you want? Though, don't bother connecting a controller to the PS2 through this; the system won't recognize this. I used it for several emulators I've been using on the home computer (what I assume it was meant for), and it works flawlessly. Haven't had any problems with it yet.