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How to Use a USB Adapter With a Wireless PS2 Controller

Wireless PlayStation 2 (PS2) controllers allow players to play PS2 games from anywhere in a room. The unique shape of the PS2 console controller port prevents these controllers from plugging into the PlayStation 3 (PS3). It is possible to use a PS2-USB adapter to connect these controllers to a PS3. The adapter will convert the signal from the wireless PS2 controller to one readable by a USB port. This can allow you to reuse your older wireless controllers rather than purchasing new ones.

Things You'll Need

PS2-USB adapter
Wireless PlayStation 2 (PS2) controller
Matching wireless receiver
PlayStation 3 (PS3) console

Instructions

- 1
  Plug the USB connector of the PS2-USB adapter into the USB port of the PlayStation 3 console.
- 2
  Plug the wireless receiver that came with the wireless PS2 controller into the PS2 connector of the PS2-USB adapter.
- 3
  Turn on the PlayStation 3 (PS3) console.
- 4
  Turn on the wireless PS2 controller. This may require turning on a separate power switch on the back of the console.
- 5
  Press the sync button on the wireless receiver and on the wireless controller. This will be the only button on the wireless receiver. The button is typically marked by a symbol of three wavy lines. The wireless PS2 controller is now ready for use with the PS2-USB adapter.

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