Finera PS2 Controller to USB 2.0 Games Controller Adapter Converter Cable, Compatible with PS1 PS2 Dual Shock 2 Joypad Gamepad to PS3 PC Game

Been wanting to try clone hero but didn’t feel like getting a wii guitar/adapter since I already had a ps2 guitar. This works fine for all buttons except I can’t figure how to configure the whammy bar or if you even can. Have a couple hours on the adapter so far with no issues/latency or disconnecting but will update if anything goes wrong.

When I had purchased a similar adapter over a decade ago, I could not get it to register with my original 60gig PS3, to allow me to play my expansive library of PS2 games, thus I had returned it. This year, I had purchased a similar adapter for use with my PS2 wheel and FPS controller. The first one was lost in delivery and thus resorted to this particular model when the question read that it could register the PS2 wheel. The item had arrived and I was able to first test out my wheel on a racing game, it performed wonderfully on a PS3 game and I tried again with my FPS controller and it worked just as well. Then I tried to play Playstation Classics with either controller and even a default Dualshock 2 controller, and I had mixed results. Sometimes it does not register, sometimes it cannot recognize the analogue controls, so it is largely the fault of software. I had purchased it so that I may future proof my rather specialized controllers for PS4 and later consoles if and when I ever get around to purchasing either of them. Still, it would have been nice if I could actually play a Dualshock 2 controller on either the PS2 and PSOne Classics Ive downloaded from the PSN, but it is not always clear or compatible, it would defend on the game utilized and largely trial and error. Then I tried to use it on my PC. Again, it would not register even after I had downloaded and installed the driver. I am unsure if it is due to the XBox 360 controller driver interfering but I simply could not get my PC to register it for gameplay. It had recognized the name of the controller but little else beyond it. Both actual PC games and emulators simply could not find it. All I can advise is that the hardware works as advertised, but the software leaves much to be desired and unfortunately the manufacturer and seller of the adapter could only do so far on the software and driver side. It is cheap in comparison, and especially compared to other more contemporary USB controllers, but it should be warned that it is not an end-all, be-all solution when it comes to anything other than PS3 games. ADDENDUM: Recently, I had wondered if the adapter would work with a physical PSOne Disk instead of an emulated one and thus tested it out. After succeeding trials and experiments with not only a physical PSOne Disk but also aforementioned PSOne and PS2 Classic emulated games and eventually found that a good percentage of the above issues with them can be circumvented largely by making sure that the controller is indeed configured as the primary controller as opposed to secondary and thus the ability to have the analogue sticks be recognized in the game. Though one should be forwarned that in terms of the PS2 Classic emulated games, the digital pad as well as the analogue button that is recognized as the PS button are overly sensitive. In fact, the PS3 and said emulated game simulates a single push as several. I am unsure if this is due to the software or if there is an issue of the controller itself, but previous experience would refer me to the latter. This is barely enough for me to justify a higher rating, but it is something that should be considered. EDIT: I had just tried it on my PS4 and it recognized it as a Dualshock 3 controller. Thus, it cant be used. Oh well, there goes future proofing my controllers.

This this literally burnt within 1hr of playtime

Works great

It tried installing Malware to friends computer but still works, but you know it tries to installs Malware so yeah :)

Does not work with any guitar for guitar hero. The green button makes the blue button light up and the orange works for the orange other than that it doesn’t do anything.

I was looking for a way to utilize the DualShock 1 with my PS Classic, and this adapter works perfectly with Retroarch. Plug and play, no drivers or pairing!

Bought this to connect my Guitar Hero SG to my PC. Works well enough for Clone Hero. Whammy bar and Star Power tilt dont work with the version I got (according to other reviews of this product, sounds like that is hit or miss), but I can live without those and keep those controls bound to my mouse. A great cheap and Prime Shipped option.

Does not work for connecting a ps2 dance pad to the ps3. The ps3 sees the controller, but thinks it is constantly spamming the ps button. Returned it.

Product doesnt recognize any of my controllers and they do not include any drivers.