SM's Adapter Factor and The Controller Chronicles

[Satoshi_Matrix]

Hey guys, just in case you haven't noticed, I've also started two new Miniseries on my youtube channel. These two new series are called The Adapter Factor and the Controller Chronicles.

The Adapter Factor showcases cool controller adapters that allow you to use unmodified controllers with other consoles than they were designed for. The Controller Chronicles focuses on unusual controllers that are some of the best around in my view.

Here's a listing of what I've done so far. I'll continue to post updates to this series, but the best way to keep informed is to visit my channel and subscribe. http://www.youtube.com/user/SatoshiMatrix1

I'm posting a few videos every week now, so check back often for updates!


The Adapter Factor

Dream Connection II Adapter Review
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKS12QHNFxQ

NES and SNES RetroPorts Review
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRjZwOxqHGo

GameCube to N64 Controller Adapter Review
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mibd_7C-p6Q

Modified Mayflash NES/SNES to Wii Adapter 1.0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYWVrFq3Cu4

Mayflash NES/SNES to Wii Adapter v 2.0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpOCOnCEjis

Mayflash Xbox to PS2 Adapter Review
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ssma1lEhTw4

Game Elements PS2 to Xbox/GC Universal Control Pad Converter Review
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAEk-tW16kQ

Tototek PS2 to SNES Adapter Review
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zn3_ncBT_Ok


The Controller Chronicles

Authentic Sega Saturn USB Controllers Review
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAbmrpF_bEo

Logitech Wireless Precision PS2 Controller Review
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKkGWYg7G9A

Logitech Cordless Precision Xbox Controller Review
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNMjsaVYZdo

Super NES vs Super Famicom Controllers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIorZopj4SY

Super Hori Commander Review
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWcNpGP-J54

Hori Real Arcade Pro 2 SA Arcade Stick Review
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roIa9SC6LKk

Hudson Joycard Sansui SSS Review
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2PiK3QtxBI

Wico Command Control Bat Style Joystick Review
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mn-8Nst4iQ

Wico Command Control Balltop Style Joystick Review
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1s8TjvOpp8

Feel free to discuss ask questions or make requests for future installments if there's something you really want to see me cover. Thanks guys.

[CRTGAMER]

Hey guys, just in case you haven't noticed, I've also started two new Miniseries on my youtube channel. These two new series are called The Adapter Factor and the Controller Chronicles.

GameCube to N64 Controller Adapter Review
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mibd_7C-p6Q

Bookmarked!

The Gamecube to N64 adaptor cable caught my interest. At first i thought it was just a cable that one could build, but looks to have a chip in the cable to allow the programming of buttons. A good point showing how the Gamecube controller has a better Analog stick but worse DPad.

[Satoshi_Matrix]

Generation NEX Wired Controller Review

[Zing]

I knew the Famicom controller cords were short, but I didn't know the Super Famicom were as well. This explains why Nintendo uses the world's longest A/V cable. They must expect people to have the console sitting on the table in front of them while they play.

[Satoshi_Matrix]

It's really nothing special about Nintendo. In Japan, the average household is much smaller than the typical western one so with limited space, you don't need or want long cords. The average Japanese controller cord is 3 feet no matter what company you're dealing with.

and while I think of it...

The Adapter Factor - homemade SNES to NES and NES to SNES Controller Adapters

[Unleaded Logic]

I picked up the Hudson Joycard Sansui SSS after watching you review it and its easily one of my favorite pads to play on now. Thanks much.

[Satoshi_Matrix]

Glad to be of help Mike. I would also recommend you replace the dpad. To each their own, but I don't like the sharp feeling of that dpad, so I took one from a junk GameBoy I had lying around. It all depends on how stiff or mushy you like your dpad to feel.

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Try not to read too much into that or it might end up sounding dirty.

[Zing]

In Japan, the average household is much smaller than the typical western one so with limited space, you don't need or want long cords.

Then why have a three meter A/V cable? It's insanely long compared to other systems.

[Satoshi_Matrix]

I'm not sure that they are. Perhaps you just got North American mutli AV out Nintendo cables with your Japanese consoles? I would tend to think that they'd be rather short, considering the word length for Japanese power supplies are around 3 feet.

[Zing]

Japan had the same model of cable from the Super Famicom through Gamecube. Even the GameCube retail box is still labelled SHVC-008. The A/V cable and s-video cables appear to be the same length.

I bought a SHVC-009 (s-video) directly from Japan and it is the same length as the "USA" a/v cable: eight feet. I don't know Japanese writing well enough to determine where on the box, if anywhere, it says the length.