Getting Playstation 2 dualport usb adapter to work in Windosw 7 64-bit

Question

I have a: Play.com USB Dual PS2 to PC Converter XP made by Joytech

It is pretty old and the driver CD is for XP. It sometimes works in 32-bit with EMS 32-bit Vista beta drivers.

Back to 64-bit:

The gamepads are not shown in the game controllers dialog. They work when programming using the SDL library as well as in an old game from 1999 called Re-Volt. I have downloaded the Windows Driver Development kit but find the documentation regarding game controllers lacking so far.

Are there any good resources on the net for writing such a driver?

Answer 1

Since you probably have no documentation on the protocol the converter uses -- manufacturers practically never release that sort of thing -- you're looking at a very difficult task. Unless you're after an "educational" (read: incredibly frustrating) experience, your best bet will be to just buy a new converter which is better supported by current OSes.

If you want to take it on anyway, though, your first step will probably be to get a logic analyzer and read up on how USB works. Good luck... you'll need it.

Answer 2

I recently upgraded to Windows 64; for a sec you had me worried I could no longer use my adapter + controllers! Before writing drivers, try the latest drivers from the Mayflash web site (in case Play.com/Joytech is just an OEM/rebranding...)

• I identified my adapter as PC013 (Super Dual Box)
• Then I downloaded the latest drivers (Oct 2009) from the download page

I am running Windows 7 64 Ultimate. Both my PS controllers are identified as "Dual USB Force Feedback Joypad (MP-8866)" in Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\Devices and Printers. The "Properties" button brings up the custom Mayflash dialog; all buttons, sticks, lights, and force feedback seem to be working.