Customer Reviews

PS2 to PS3 Playstation Controller Adapter USB Converter

5 star:		(50)
4 star:		(21)
3 star:		(10)
2 star:		(8)
1 star:		(19)

 

 

Quick and dirty, this is what you need to know about this adapter:

[*] I experienced some initial trouble using my PS3 controllers to play PS2 games, but have since found that they work for most games. So this USB adapter is NOT necessary to play all PS2 games on your PS3.

[*] This DOES enable use of your old PS2 analog controllers to play MOST PS3 games. However, any PS3 game requiring the Sixaxis functionality of the new PS3 controllers and some that require R2/L2 sensitivity will not function perfectly. Also, since PS2 controllers do NOT have the Playstation/Home button that PS3 controller's have, you cannot easily exit out of games to the PS3 menu screen as you can with PS3 controllers.

[*] This DOES enable use of your PS2 analog controllers to navigate the PS3 menu screens, PSN, internet browser, etc.

[*] This is NOT fully functional with your old PS2 Guitar Hero controller. It is partially functional, but that's not good enough for GH.

[*] This IS functional for using MOST PS2 accessories (eg, steering wheels, arcade sticks, DDR mats) on your PS3. But your device may not work 100% which is likely an issue with your device's compatibility with the PS3, not this adapter.

[*] You can order this directly from Eforcity, the manufacturer in CA, for a total of $6.25 through Amazon. Mine was packaged well and shipped very quickly. It arrived in just 2 days.

[*] A Playstation 3 Dualshock 3 Wireless Controller costs $50 & the 'old' Sixaxis cost ~$40-45. A PlayStation 2 Dualshock Controller Black only costs $20 + $6.25 for this adapter. Even a nice wireless PlayStation 2 Cordless Action Controller only costs $30.

I am very happy with the two eforcity adapters I purchased. They are small and simple, but they allow me to play old PS2 games on my new PS3 as well as use my old PS2 controllers with new PS3 games.

Hope this information is helpful. Please click 'Yes' if it is.

A whole lot better then spending 50 bucks on a new ps3 controller because the ps2 controller works well on most ps3 games. Now I can play my friends without dishing out much cash at all. Just can't use 6-axis obviously. Also some games might not let you use the ps2's L2 and R2 buttons because the pressure sensitivity may be different, but I've only experienced that on one game so far.

PS2 Controller Adaptor for Sony PS3

I originally ordered one because it was so cheap and figured if it didn't work oh well. I wanted to be able to play with three other friends on call of duty, but a new controller would cost $55. With this I was able to use an old PS2 controller and this $4 adapter saving a lot of money. It works perfectly even L2 and R2 (in call of duty at least) great way to save money!

I wasn't too sure when I made the purchase that this controller would work, for the cost was inexpensive. I am glad to say that i can now use all my ps 2 hardware on the ps 3 with no hesitation. WAY TO GO!
Thank you

Unfortunately, this adapter did not completely work for me. I bought it for the sole purpose of allowing me to play PS2 DDR on my PS3 (I have the old one that is completely backwards compatible). It would not recognize stepping on two arrows at the same time, which is essential for playing DDR. I checked the dance pad on a PS2, and it was not an issue with the dance pad so it had to be the adapter. I was hoping this would work, as another reviewer said it did, but somehow it just didn't completely work for me.

Just a note that doesn't contribute to my rating of the product: I e-mailed the seller for a return, BargainCell in my case, but they never replied to me. However, I went through my personal e-mail so I will try again through Amazon. So I still have this adapter that I have no use for and am out $7. EDIT: The seller eventually e-mailed me back and refunded me even though I thought it was too late.

PS3 controls are expensive now adays. I have a Playstation 3. I have Playstation 2 controlls. I have family and friends. We all wanna play. Money is tight, so i got this adapter to provide multiplayer accessibility. The adapter works perfectly with my PS2 controls. There aren't any flaws with the response of the adapter connectivity to the PS3. It works just like any other control.

works just fine, even perfectly. The thing i must express though, is that this is NOT a replacement for your original ps3 controller but a secondary one, or a backup at most. i have not tried this with anything other than a regular ps2 control.

I bought this product to re-use my PS2 controllers for the new PS3 and it's worked great on all the games I've tried it on. I have had no problems with it so far. I definitely recommend it.

I purchased this product hoping to get some re-use out of my old ps2 controllers...I was gravely disappointed.
First of all, the product came in just an envelope with no wrapping whatsoever. It seemed like it was a stolen and resold...
Secondly, I tried this (which btw does not look anything like the picture) on both my wireless Logitech AND my wired original sony controllers and it never worked.
Lastly, I tried to contact the company to have them resolve this. I have never heard back from them. They literally robbed me. BUYER BEWARE and do not purchase this product or any from this seller. You will be ripped off.

Great product,Even worked with my old steering wheels. A fortune in ps2 controllers were saved from being scrapped for just a couple bucks. I actually like the heavier coded controllers over the lite ps3 wireless.
I recommend it to all new ps3 owners.