Can a PS1 game pad work on a PC?

Retro6 · 10 Mar 2019 at 23:24

I was just wondering if a PS1 or even PS2 game pad can work on a PC particularly for playing vintage PC games under Windows 98 SE I understand I'd need drivers I don't know if there have been any drivers written for things like this.

I came across this adapter and was just wondering...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/USB-Contro...3-Pcjd-RU/16028253893?iid=123343222230&chn=ps

bsoltan · 10 Mar 2019 at 23:56

I used to use a PS2 Dualshock pad on my Windows PC to play FIFA and other games that were suited to a controller. I had an adapter like the one on your link, I think I got it in GAME back in the day. Still have it somewhere.

As far as I remember it was plug and play with the USB adapter. Alternatively PS4 pads work with Windows via Bluetooth I think.

SLIPdiggers · 11 Mar 2019 at 12:09

PS4 pads do work with bluetooth. Probably the simplest controller to pair with windows and most like the previous ps1 design.
I also use a xbone controller, but via the xbox dongle for windows, which isn't especially cheap but works well.

Jamesyboyjim · 27 Mar 2019 at 14:23

SLIPdiggers said:
PS4 pads do work with bluetooth. Probably the simplest controller to pair with windows and most like the previous ps1 design.
I also use a xbone controller, but via the xbox dongle for windows, which isn't especially cheap but works well.

I'm not sure there are drivers for win 98se for xbone and ps4 / bluetooth controllers