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Title: USB converter for PC engine pad
Post by: soop on June 07, 2016, 12:48:11 AM

Hey all, does there exist a USB converter to plug a PCE gamepad into a PC, and does it work with Magic Engine, and does it support the multitap?

I've googled and searched, but I can't find anything.  Has to be PCE since I don't own any Turbo accessories

Title: Re: USB converter for PC engine pad
Post by: esteban on June 07, 2016, 01:13:23 AM

Quote from: soop on June 07, 2016, 12:48:11 AM

Hey all, does there exist a USB converter to plug a PCE gamepad into a PC, and does it work with Magic Engine, and does it support the multitap?

I've googled and searched, but I can't find anything.  Has to be PCE since I don't own any Turbo accessories

Soop!

Where have you been?

Stay.

:)

Title: Re: USB converter for PC engine pad
Post by: soop on June 07, 2016, 01:44:07 AM

Hi Esteban :)

As much as I appreciate most of the community, unfortunately there are a vocal few that I can't really tolerate, so I won't be sticking around, I'll just leave it at that. 

Hopefully the people I do like know I got love for them.  Feel free to email me or whatever, there's a lot of awesome people here :)

And I'll always pop in on the Bubble Bobble thread every few months to check what's happening!

Title: Re: USB converter for PC engine pad
Post by: gheebee on June 07, 2016, 04:46:13 AM

I've looked for this in the past but this board to make your own was the best I could find and I have no idea how well it works:

http://www.raphnet-tech.com/products/nes2usb/index.php

Title: Re: USB converter for PC engine pad
Post by: Necromancer on June 07, 2016, 06:14:19 AM

I remember RetroUSB used to have adapters for Turbobs, but everything else I recall seeing is DIY.

Title: Re: USB converter for PC engine pad
Post by: soop on June 08, 2016, 02:12:46 AM

Ok, thanks guys.  I guess I could always bust out the iron!

Title: Re: USB converter for PC engine pad
Post by: xelement5x on June 08, 2016, 05:39:09 AM

Don't leave soop!  Let the hatters hat and just chill like whatever man.

Title: Re: USB converter for PC engine pad
Post by: gheebee on June 08, 2016, 06:40:07 AM

Good luck! If you get that board and make one then maybe you could come back and just let us know how it works?

Title: Re: USB converter for PC engine pad
Post by: ClodBuster on June 08, 2016, 09:29:24 AM

Raphnet's pad adaptors/converters are great, I've got some. Too bad that he doesn't offer ready-to-use PCE/Turbo adaptor. However, that DIY kit should be pretty easy to put together, since the solder pads are large. I might order one someday.

Title: Re: USB converter for PC engine pad
Post by: Mishran on June 09, 2016, 12:43:10 AM

Quote from: Necromancer on June 07, 2016, 06:14:19 AM

I remember RetroUSB used to have adapters for Turbobs, but everything else I recall seeing is DIY.

Have one of the RetroUSB installed into a TG16 controller that originally had a bad cord. Controls work great, but the I and II button turbo is erratic. Still happy with the results. Unfortunate he decided to discontinue it.