Author Topic: PC Engine/Turbo Duo Joypad Converter  (Read 683 times)

KnightWarrior

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PC Engine/Turbo Duo Joypad Converter
« on: January 30, 2016, 06:25:25 PM »
The Pad Converter that PS/PS2 Controller on a Turbo Duo/PC Engine, How does it support Street Fighter 2 CE if it doesn't have all 6 Buttons on it, Only I, II and III Button

http://www.tototek.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=23&products_id=51&zenid=aag13eois521f8udln1u3fgql5

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Re: PC Engine/Turbo Duo Joypad Converter
« Reply #1 on: January 31, 2016, 01:22:06 AM »
A standard 2 button controller supports SF2 also.  Not really sure why they include that as a selling point but it looks like it just converts it to a standard 2 button controller.

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Re: PC Engine/Turbo Duo Joypad Converter
« Reply #2 on: January 31, 2016, 03:59:00 AM »
I hate using my PS3 or PS4 controller on retro type games. I much prefer the two button controller or 3 button ones. Some of the early 6button ones were ok like on the Genesis or Saturn Consoles. They were small and had a good feel to them.

One day I really just want to have one of my CoreGrafx controllers with rapid fire modded for USB on my PC. That way I can experience retro style games with a retro style feel of the controller.

I am talking about games that come out on steam that are new but are catering to the old schoolers and look retro and mostly play retro.

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Re: PC Engine/Turbo Duo Joypad Converter
« Reply #3 on: January 31, 2016, 06:06:54 AM »
I wanted to use my PS2 Saturn Controller on it to Play Street Fighter 2 CE on it

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Re: PC Engine/Turbo Duo Joypad Converter
« Reply #4 on: January 31, 2016, 06:39:37 AM »
it's cheaper to just buy an avenue six pad than it would be to buy one of those adapters anyways.

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Re: PC Engine/Turbo Duo Joypad Converter
« Reply #5 on: January 31, 2016, 07:18:04 AM »
I got 2 Avenue Pad 6's, But the D-Pad on it is Position to low & it's Small

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Re: PC Engine/Turbo Duo Joypad Converter
« Reply #6 on: January 31, 2016, 12:31:21 PM »
If you're familiar with C coding you could make your own adapter.  ATMega328 for example is about $3 a pop, has 32k EPROM inside for storing code and can be used to convert damn near anything to work on damn near anything.  All that's left are PCB, wires, and connectors.

Making PS2 controller work on PCE and implementing the full 6 button support would be easy.  There are large arcade style controller that has all the buttons in one area rather than on top and on back like standard controllers.

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Re: PC Engine/Turbo Duo Joypad Converter
« Reply #7 on: January 31, 2016, 07:43:23 PM »
I hate using my PS3 or PS4 controller on retro type games. I much prefer the two button controller or 3 button ones. Some of the early 6button ones were ok like on the Genesis or Saturn Consoles. They were small and had a good feel to them.

One day I really just want to have one of my CoreGrafx controllers with rapid fire modded for USB on my PC. That way I can experience retro style games with a retro style feel of the controller.

I am talking about games that come out on steam that are new but are catering to the old schoolers and look retro and mostly play retro.

It depends on the system and the controller. I have a few of the tototek Neo-Geo pad convertors and I use specific third party non-analog Playstation controllers with them. Something like the piranah pad works very well for old school games. It has an excellent d-pad, grips and good buttons. The stock Playstation controller with four buttons for directions rather than a traditional d-pad is a problem though.
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Re: PC Engine/Turbo Duo Joypad Converter
« Reply #8 on: February 01, 2016, 12:09:15 AM »
I tried using one of these with my PS1 Asciiware stick, no dice. The converter was sending all kinda weird signals to the Duo. Mostly, just pausing over and over (no slow mo was not on)  :x

Not like I want to play Turbob with a Sony controller really; but I do want an arcade stick that doesn't cost a ton for certain games.

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Re: PC Engine/Turbo Duo Joypad Converter
« Reply #9 on: February 01, 2016, 02:10:14 AM »
I wouldn't mind one of these for use with a better (not IR) wireless pad.
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Re: PC Engine/Turbo Duo Joypad Converter
« Reply #10 on: February 01, 2016, 02:27:54 AM »
I wouldn't mind one of these for use with a better (not IR) wireless pad.

I'd be concerned that through the converter the receiver for the wireless pad isn't getting enough voltage to power everything.
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Re: PC Engine/Turbo Duo Joypad Converter
« Reply #11 on: February 01, 2016, 03:26:30 AM »
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I'd be concerned that through the converter the receiver for the wireless pad isn't getting enough voltage to power everything.


it actually works fine with the Logitech IR controller. Unfortunately the dpad sucks on that one. And as mentioned it only works in 2 button mode (it has been cool for RPG's tho).


But I am hacking a Logitech Wireless PS2 controller to make a wireless arcade stick that will work in 6 button mode on the Turbografx / PC Engine and also a bunch of other consoles. 
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Re: PC Engine/Turbo Duo Joypad Converter
« Reply #12 on: February 03, 2016, 01:19:10 PM »
I would like see that

I wish Tototek would update there PS/PS2 Controller on a Turbo Duo/PC Engine Converter, So it can work with 6 Button Games

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Re: PC Engine/Turbo Duo Joypad Converter
« Reply #13 on: February 04, 2016, 02:54:25 PM »
I got 2 Avenue Pad 6's, But the D-Pad on it is Position to low & it's Small

You can replace the thumb-pad with one from a normal Turbopad/PCE pad. They are raised a tad higher so your thumb doesn't sink into the circular pit surrounding the thumb pad and grind on anything. It is an easy swap out. In general the plastic on those TG/PCE thumbpads feels better/smoother, so I recommend swapping them out.

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Re: PC Engine/Turbo Duo Joypad Converter
« Reply #14 on: February 05, 2016, 04:54:53 AM »
I got 2 Avenue Pad 6's, But the D-Pad on it is Position to low & it's Small

You can replace the thumb-pad with one from a normal Turbopad/PCE pad. They are raised a tad higher so your thumb doesn't sink into the circular pit surrounding the thumb pad and grind on anything. It is an easy swap out. In general the plastic on those TG/PCE thumbpads feels better/smoother, so I recommend swapping them out.

Whoa, great PROTIP, I'm gonna try this tonight!
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