How to Make an NES Controller Into a PlayStation Controller

Even though sleeker, more modern consoles have been released since the Nintendo Entertainment System, you may still have nostalgic thoughts of its classic controller. As an NES controller has far fewer controls than modern models, you will not be able to play current games with it. However, if you enable your PS3 to recognize NES games, you can use an NES controller to play those games. This will require an NES-to-USB adapter (available for purchase online) and emulator software, which you can download for free. Use emulator software only to run backup copies you have made of games you have purchased. Using emulators to run pirated games is against the law.

Things You'll Need

• Emulator software
• NES-to-USB adapter

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Download the PS3-compatible NES emulator of your choice to your computer. Extract the emulator files onto a blank USB drive. A folder named "AVCHD" will be created. Move the backup copies of your NES games to this folder.

   • 2

     Plug the USB drive into your PS3. Use the normal controller to navigate to the Video menu. Select your USB drive from the list of media sources. Play "AVCHD."

   • 3

     Select the game you wish to play from the menu provided. Turn off your controller once it loads. Plug your NES controller into the USB adapter. Plug the adapter into the PS3. The PS3 may take a moment to detect the controller.