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Bootation

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Bronze Customer

"Mini PC controllers?" , posted Sun 1 Feb 14:14

Hi i was looking for a mini controller for my g4 ibook. My old gravis pad peaced out on me since i took it apart. Anyways I really dislike large controllers especially for my laptop and prefer like a mini nes pad (or even smaller ) type of deal. The only large controller I liked for my hand was the old Virtual Boy controller created by that genius Gunpei Yoko.

But I digress does anyone know where i can find a really really mini controller for a pc?

Heres an example of the sort of size Im looking for:
Link Here

Here is my neato sweet awesome webpage

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OmegaDog

1022th Post

Red Carpet Premium Member

"Mini PC controllers, PS2 pads (use adapter)" , posted Sun 1 Feb 16:11:

From the time I spent searching, here were a couple that I found that, even if not the size of the NES controller, were at least comparatively smaller:

Interact Go Pad FX (Reviews: The Control Center / Joy-Stick.net || IGNGear)
Brandless mini PC gamepad from BS Game / Game-Accessory.com (Same as Hais Mini Pad for PS1)

~~Don't know how to order 'em, though -- and I couldn't find 'em on ebay. (It was just a quick search.)~~
EDIT: Never mind -- I found some untested GoPads on eBay, and starting bids (some already have bids) are a dollar plus shipping.

If you're also open to getting a PS/PS2-to-USB converter, Mad Catz also has a small controller, the MicroCON. I've got one which I use for the PS1 -- buttons and pad are a bit clicky, and the controller feels a bit gummy, but it is pretty small and overall useable. Personally, I like it -- your mileage may vary. (I don't know if the PS2 LumiCON is as small -- might just be similar design.)

Oh, and speaking of NES-style controllers... the MadCatz RetroCON. (Article with another picture)

This is just what I could come up with in the time I searched, though. Others might have better suggestions.

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[this message was edited by OmegaDog on Sun 1 Feb 17:27]

Kaepora

294th Post

Copper Customer

"Re:Mini PC controllers" , posted Sun 1 Feb 17:06

The smallest PC controller I can recall seeing is/was the Gravis Stinger (5"x4"x1"), but it uses a serial port (instead of USB) and you're going to have a hard time finding one now.

I don't even know if it works on anything newer than Windows 98...

I think OmegaDog had a better solution with a PSX-USB adapter and one of the tiny tiny PS2 controllers.

bootation

337th Post

Bronze Customer

"Re:Mini PC controllers Thanks Omega Dog!" , posted Mon 2 Feb 07:42

quote:
The smallest PC controller I can recall seeing is/was the Gravis Stinger (5"x4"x1"), but it uses a serial port (instead of USB) and you're going to have a hard time finding one now.

I don't even know if it works on anything newer than Windows 98...

I think OmegaDog had a better solution with a PSX-USB adapter and one of the tiny tiny PS2 controllers.

I appreciate your help.

Here is my neato sweet awesome webpage

Count Hihihi
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New Customer

"Re(1):Mini PC controllers, PS2 pads (use adap" , posted Tue 3 Feb 10:11

After reading this thread I had to order me one of those RetroCONs. If anyone cares I can post some general impressions about it once it arrives. Though I'm sure the net's full of reviews about it, they all lack the hihihi. So there.

OmegaDog

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Red Carpet Premium Member

"Re(2):Mini PC controllers, PS2 pads (use adap" , posted Tue 3 Feb 13:17

IGNGear actually has its own review and pics of the RetroCON. Still though, the controller really interests me -- I'd like to see others' impressions of it.

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Count Hihihi
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New Customer

"Re(3):Mini PC controllers, PS2 pads (use adap" , posted Wed 4 Feb 04:20

quote:
IGNGear actually has its own review and pics of the RetroCON. Still though, the controller really interests me -- I'd like to see others' impressions of it.

That review actually made me decide to buy it, but I still thought I'd rant about it once I get it.

ninjabastard

734th Post

Red Carpet Regular Member+

"Re(4):Mini PC controllers, PS2 pads (use adap" , posted Wed 4 Feb 07:19

quote:
IGNGear actually has its own review and pics of the RetroCON. Still though, the controller really interests me -- I'd like to see others' impressions of it.

That review actually made me decide to buy it, but I still thought I'd rant about it once I get it.

Im using a usb psx-pc with dual ports and dual shock.

Count Hihihi
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New Customer

"Re(5):Mini PC controllers, PS2 pads (use adap" , posted Mon 23 Feb 07:59

I got the controller in the mail today. It's utter crap. Who would have thought? A crap 3rd party controller. Gee. End of breaking news.