« previous next »
Pages: [1] 2

Author Topic: bogus PCE controller  (Read 773 times)

nat

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 7085
bogus PCE controller
« on: March 26, 2007, 06:55:28 AM »
Check out this auction:

http://cgi.ebay.com/PC-ENGINE-NEC-CONTROL-SUPER-RARE-TESTED-GOOD-IMPORT-JPN_W0QQitemZ190096564228QQcategoryZ3642QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

The seller seems to be under the impression that this controller is for a PC Engine and "Super rare". In fact, this appears to be a f*cking Gravis GamePad produced during the '90s in great quantities for home PCs.  It looks like it has either a PS/2 or Apple Desktop Bus connector and absolutely nothing to do with the PC Engine.
Logged

FM-77

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2180
Re: bogus PCE controller
« Reply #1 on: March 26, 2007, 08:07:21 AM »
That's the worst controller ever.
Logged

Keranu

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 9054
Re: bogus PCE controller
« Reply #2 on: March 26, 2007, 08:11:35 AM »
Haha, I used to have one of those for PC many years ago. Pretty crappy controller, but I did like how you could screw in a little joystick to the d-pad, kinda like the Master System.
Logged
Quote from: Bonknuts
Adding PCE console specific layer on top of that, makes for an interesting challenge (no, not a reference to Ys II).

nat

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 7085
Re: bogus PCE controller
« Reply #3 on: March 26, 2007, 10:05:03 AM »
I wonder what makes this guy think that thing will work on a PC Engine. He even says in his description that he "tests" all hardware before sale. I'd be real interested to see him test on a PC Engine.
Logged

Necromancer

  • Global Moderator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 21369
Re: bogus PCE controller
« Reply #4 on: March 26, 2007, 10:08:53 AM »
Tee-Hee!  "Tested,and work perfectly."  - Tested on what, exactly?  Wow, you can even daisy chain another controller with this one; no need for a DuoTap.   :^o
Logged
U.S. Collection: 98% complete    157/161 titles

Kitsunexus

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 3911
Re: bogus PCE controller
« Reply #5 on: March 26, 2007, 03:03:11 PM »
And he doesn't even include the screw-in joystick attachment...


The only good thing Gravis ever made was the Ultrasound...


EDIT: I'm asking the seller what exactly he's trying to pull...
« Last Edit: March 26, 2007, 03:06:49 PM by Kitsunexus »
Logged

Carbon Tiger

  • Jr. Member
  • **
  • Posts: 68
Re: bogus PCE controller
« Reply #6 on: March 26, 2007, 05:12:04 PM »
I THINK I had one of those pos controllers about 10 years ago.

How/why does the seller think this has anything to do with the PC-E is beyond me........
Logged
My game collection at PCE Daisakusen
http://www.pcedaisakusen.net/2/33/147/show-user.htm

nat

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 7085
Re: bogus PCE controller
« Reply #7 on: March 26, 2007, 05:18:45 PM »
Quote from: Carbon Tiger on March 26, 2007, 05:12:04 PM
I THINK I had one of those pos controllers about 10 years ago.

Everybody had one of those controllers 10-15 years ago. I remember when I got my first Sound Blaster (Pro) in like 1992 it came bundled with it. Like, all my friends with PCs had them too. The f*cking things were so common they had to GIVE them away. "SUPER RARE" indeed.
Logged

grahf

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 880
Re: bogus PCE controller
« Reply #8 on: March 27, 2007, 05:42:47 AM »
I got a free one with the pc version of Mortal Kombat II. I didnt really mind it, I actually beat the game with it. Not that its too difficult or anything.
Logged

MrFulci

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 891
Re: bogus PCE controller
« Reply #9 on: March 27, 2007, 06:37:57 AM »
I had a Gravis Pad, the only game I recall playing with it was Commander Keen. It was bundled with the gamepad. I think i attempted to use the gamepad with other games, though it didn't do much for me with other games.
Logged
"Damnit, Beavis, put that away. You're not supposed to have your _____ out when you're cooking".

FM-77

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2180
Re: bogus PCE controller
« Reply #10 on: March 27, 2007, 07:23:27 AM »
By the way, why does that pad have a PS/2 connection? Those pads used the standard gameport. I have never seen a PC controller using PS/2, and I don't think such a thing would even work. Maybe someone modified a Gravis pad to work with the PCE or something. :P
Logged

Necromancer

  • Global Moderator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 21369
Re: bogus PCE controller
« Reply #11 on: March 27, 2007, 08:47:23 AM »
Quote from: Seldane on March 27, 2007, 07:23:27 AM
By the way, why does that pad have a PS/2 connection? Those pads used the standard gameport. I have never seen a PC controller using PS/2, and I don't think such a thing would even work. Maybe someone modified a Gravis pad to work with the PCE or something. :P

I like your thinking, but I'm betting that nat is correct in guessing that it's ADB.
Logged
U.S. Collection: 98% complete    157/161 titles

FM-77

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2180
Re: bogus PCE controller
« Reply #12 on: March 27, 2007, 09:40:04 AM »
Ah of course. That would explain the extra connector on the cord as well.
Logged

Kitsunexus

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 3911
Re: bogus PCE controller
« Reply #13 on: March 27, 2007, 10:55:08 AM »
That's a PS/2 passthrough port, so you can have your gamepad and your keyboard connected at the same time.
Logged

guyjin

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 3896
Re: bogus PCE controller
« Reply #14 on: April 06, 2007, 11:07:40 AM »
i have one of those pads somewhere, but I've never seen one with a ps/2 output (or that's what I think it is, anyway); the guy is either confused on the difference between a pc and pc-engine, or hoping his customers are. I'm betting on the latter. :evil:
Logged
"Fun is a strong word." - SNK
"Today, people do all kind of shit." - Tatsujin
Pages: [1] 2
« previous next »