You Can Use PlayStation 2 Pads On Your Wii U, Should You Want To
Posted by Damien McFerran
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Are you a bit bummed about the fact that the Wii U Pro Controller isn't compatible with original Wii titles? Do you consider Sony's iconic Dual Shock pad to be one of the best in the business? Well you're in luck - Datel Japan has released an adapter which allows you to use your PlayStation 2 joypad on the Wii U or Wii.
All you have to do is attach it to your Wii Remote, plug in the PS2 pad and you're golden. It even has a turbo button, just like old pads used to have in the 16-bit era!
Release date in Japan is 8th December, and it costs 1,980 Yen - which is around £16 / $25. No word on a western launch yet, but we'd imagine it's likely.
[via siliconera.com, kotaku.com]



















#1
Denantian said:
Wow! That's so random.
#2
Ludicoloishome said:
random but great! haha
#3
jibberldd5 said:
LOLWUT
#4
MadAussieBloke said:
Makes perfect sense to me when you consider the fact that Playstation will be completely phased out soon.
#5
chiptoon said:
Its always odd when you encounter other peoples tastes. I prefer both the Wii Pro controller and the Wii U Pro Controller to the Playstation models.
#6
Chrono_Cross said:
I'll take seven.
#7
SanderEvers said:
Now... Bring PS2 games to WiiU VC
#8
Pixel-Perfect said:
Neat.
#9
Chunky_Droid said:
Eh, I'm actually happy with my Classic Controller Pro to be honest
I'll leave my PS controllers with my PS3
#10
RupeeClock said:
That's neat if you happen to prefer the old Dualshock 2 controllers.
But honestly I just think the Classic Controller Pro is just so, so much better with that d-pad, lovely grips, perfectly placed sticks, large shoulder buttons, big clicky face buttons...such a wonderful controller really!
Still a shame that the Pro Controllers are not compatible with Wii software. You'd think they could just make the controller pretend to be a Classic Controller but I guess not!
#11
JuanitoShet said:
Whoa. There's something you don't see or hear about too often.
#12
R-L-A-George said:
Awesome!
#13
StarDust said:
This is awesome news! I have a dual shock 2 and a digital PS1 controller that would be great for VC games. I also have a USB adapter that works wonders using a PS controller for emulator use.
#14
mudjo said:
What about the classic controller pro?
#15
cornishlee said:
Why is this news? I bought one of these in 2009.
#16
DarkNinja9 said:
lol that is so wrong in many levels xD
but yeah wouldnt this have come out along time ago o.O or is this a new version or the cable?
#17
MattEriks said:
classic controller pro is the best controller
#18
Shining-Void said:
This would be great if the ps2 controller wasn't so awful to use. Those things are way too small.
#19
AbeVigoda said:
I have an adaptor (Mayflash brand) that lets you use original nes and snes controls with the wii/wii-u. By far one of the best things I've purchased for the wii.
#20
koopa_Trooper79 said:
@AbeVigoda that sounds great, love to play VC games with a SNES controller...classic
#21
Sensei_PikPik said:
Wow...Just wow
#22
Whirlpool said:
I'll take 20
#23
SomeBitTripFan said:
Why do I want this thing now?
#24
AugustusOxy said:
Why would you want to? Playstation controllers are the worst controllers ever invented. Flat buttons, soft analog sticks in the MIDDLE OF THE control pad, jerky d-pad, weird bumpers... no.
#25
SomeBitTripFan said:
@AugustusOxy: This accessory is so odd I want it, even though I hate the Dualshock.
#26
Nibelilt said:
Weird...?
#27
mookysam said:
I like the PS2 controller!
The Wii's classic controller pro was excellent and so comfortable to hold so I don't know why they changed the button placement for the wii u pro controller.
#28
Hyperstar96 said:
Hasn't this been around for many years?
#29
ajcismo said:
In my humble opinion the Dual Shock controller is the worst in gaming history. I'd personally rather play games on the Jaguar monstrosity, the original 2600 or the Intellivision disc-pad thing. Dual Shock angers my blood.
#30
SheldonRandoms said:
Now if only they can make an adapter that let's you play Wii/Wii U games with an Xbox 360 controller, because a 360 controller is so much better then a PS controller.
#31
Luigifan141 said:
I wouldn't be suprised if they make GameCube controller ports for those dedicated Melee and Brawl players.
#32
ElMastero said:
For a second I thought the title said you could use the wireless PS3 controller on the Wii U. Now that would have been something. Plugging a PS2 controller into a Wii Remote sounds like too many wires and peripherals dragging on the floor. Meh!
#33
True_Hero said:
I did not see that coming.
#34
Jaz007 said:
@AugustusOxy First off, they are fantastic controllers, and your telling me the N64 controller if better?
#35
WesCash said:
I'd be very surprised if something like this were brought to NA. Not likely at all.
#36
TheItalianBaptist said:
Where's the GameCube adapter? GC controller is best controller - never thought I would ever be saying that, but after playing mainly VC n64 games on the wii, I'm hooked
#37
FJOJR said:
Missing the boat with not making a GC one. Wonder if there is an Xbox fat controller converter?
#38
Bulby said:
Weird, but a very good idea. Just about every single gamer has at least one PS2 controller laying around somewhere. I know I have at least 3, and I don't even own a PS2 anymore.
Now if they can do the same thing with the GameCube controller...
#39
Yosher said:
I'd rather they do this with the Gamecube controller, too. I used those a lot on the Wii. They're the best (normal) controllers around if you ask me!
#40
coolvw93 said:
@Yosher same here, i would rather have the gamecube controller
#41
DAaaMan64 said:
Don't have to buy new controllers? Sweeet
#42
Hokori said:
Hopefully this means PSOne VC on 3DS and WiiU, PSP on 3DS, and PS2/3/V on WiiU
#43
R-L-A-George said:
@AugustusOxy Actually if you have a Madcats Dual Shock. Its more durable and survived when I was playing Kingdom Hearts, unlike the original PS2 controller. LOL.
#44
irken004 said:
Playstation does have some of the best controllers.
#45
WaxxyOne said:
Pass. The Playstation controller is awful, from the bad analog stick placement to the cheap feel and non-existant heft. This would be a huge step down for me.
#46
AltDotNerd said:
But the turbo button is for n00bz!
#47
SCAR392 said:
Ya, this is an old product, bur probably not as widely known or marketed like this is. I don't have need for this, even if I did have PS1/2 controllers. That's just because I already have 2 classic pro controllers, but if you have PS controllers, than I could see people wanting it just to not buy more Nintendo controllers. Should have had a bluetooth feature for the PS3, or other wireless controllers that use bluetooth too...
#48
Lanmanna said:
@HarmoKnight LOL, what? This is from a some random company. Why would this, in anyway, imply PS games on a Nintendo product?
#49
Azikira said:
What a disgustingly beautiful creation <3
#50
Raghav said:
Yes I still have my Playstation 2.
#51
Parasky said:
...I was not aware tat the PS2 controller is apparently worse that the Jaguar controller. ._.
The ps2 has the best controller I've ever used.
#52
Squiggle55 said:
I'd buy it
#53
Firejonie said:
Could this cause legal problems? I'd rather have a GameCube controller adapter though.
#54
Bankai said:
The PS2 controller is by far the most comfortable and well-designed controller ever built.
So this is a good thing.
#55
Tasuki said:
@White Knight: agree
#56
Henmii said:
Since the Wii u supports usb devices, does that mean I can also connect my cheap controller I formerly used on my PC?
#57
biggsydaboss said:
@SheldonRandoms
Just so you know. The Wii U Pro controller is built very much like the 360 controller.
#58
biggsydaboss said:
@Henmii
Depends on whether the controller's drivers are compatible with the Wii U, which I imagine is unlikely, but you never know.
#59
Wolfgabe said:
Wonder how long it will be before Sony tries to get this pulled from shelves?
#60
WolfZombie said:
This is pretty cool. The DualShock is such a great controller and the true evolution of the great SNES controller. Plus, PS2 controllers should be fairly cheap if you can find some.
#61
Pastry said:
Does the Wii Remote give off enough power for a wireless controller to work?
#62
TanookiMike said:
I just got a convertor for my PS1 Dualshock to USB for PC games. They're great controllers.
#63
gblock said:
@AbeVigoda
agreed dude, best accessory you can buy for the Wii is that Mayflash NES/SNES controller adapter, beats paying $65-$80 for a Club Nintendo Super Famicom Wii controller on eBay.
I got 15 Super Famicom controllers from Japan for $60 plus a Mayflash for $15, I'm set for VC gaming
#64
EvisceratorX said:
Only in Japan would you find something like this.
#65
Strongo9 said:
I don't think so. Sony controllers are terrible. I'd rather that the Wii U support USB controllers. I have a really nice 360/PC gamepad that I'd love to use.
#66
Hetsumani said:
I've actually never bought a pc controller, I prefer using my ps3 ones, now I could use them, well the ps2's, on a Nintendo console, instant buy.
But agree with @Firejonie # 54.
#67
DarkEdi said:
I want one with GameCube.
#68
Henmii said:
@biggsydaboss
Thanks for the answer!