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How Do You Use A USB Adapter With A Wireless PS2 Controller?

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How Do You Use A USB Adapter With A Wireless PS2 Controller?

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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. Plug the USB connector of the PS2-USB adapter into the USB port of the PlayStation 3 console. Plug the wireless receiver that came with the wireless PS2 controller into the PS2 connector of the PS2-USB adapter. Turn on the PlayStation 3 (PS3) console. Turn on the wireless PS2 controller. This may require turning on a separate power switch on the back of the console. Press the sync button on the wireless receiver and on the wireless controller. This will be the only button on the wireless receiver. The