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How to Make Dual Shock Work With USB to a PS2

The Sony PlayStation 3 video game controllers all use a USB-based connection when not used with the Bluetooth wireless signal. This is different than the older PlayStation 2 video game controller port, which is a serial based connection. If you have a PS3 dual shock controller (these controllers vibrate during game play) it is possible to directly hook up the USB-based controller to the PS2 system.

Things You'll Need

PS2 to USB adapter

Instructions

- 1
  Plug the USB cable into the USB port on the top of the Sony PS3 controller.
- 2
  Insert the other end of the USB cable into the USB port on the PS2 to USB adapter.
- 3
  Plug the serial end of the adapter into one of the controller connection ports on the PS2.
- 4
  Power on the Sony PS2, and press the PlayStation button in the middle of the PS3 controller. Momentarily the controller powers on, allowing you to use it and the built-in vibration features on the older PlayStation 2 system.

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