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i have a problem regarding my ps2 controller connected to my pc
when i upgraded my os from windows 8 to windows 8.1 pro suddently i cannot use my controller , It dectected them but when i try to test them under device properties i can see no input coming from my controller

windows xp , vista , 7 and 8 works fines but in windows 8.1 it doesn't

Iam using the blue adapter usb thingy everthing works fine until windows 8.1

Please HELP

Does this 'blue adapter usb thingy' provide Windows 8.1 drivers?

If not you can try to install the legacy drivers (Using compatibility mode or 'install legacy driver'-feature). Sometimes that works but it would be better to use fitting drivers.

Pretty sure he means one of these:


I think they don't come with Win 8 drivers, so try using the legacy ones.

@willkuer
no drivers include. i bought that thingy when i began playing ps1 emulator.. its 6++ years i think.
can you teach how to install drivers , I dont know much anything about computers especially softwares

@Blyss Sarania
ohh thats the one
i dont know what legacy drivers means.. im so sorry

Even if everyone has these adapters I dont have it so you have to do some work by yourself.

1) find out manufacturer
2) go to its website and look for a downloads section
3) download the highest available driver (preferable win 8 or win 7. WinXP and lower might not work anymore)
4) After downloading right-click on the driver, select preferences.
5) Set compatibility in the compatibility settings to the windows version the driver was made for
6) tick 'Run as administrator'
7) Save/OK

8) double-click on the driver to install and have fun

(as I have said it might not work. If so post again what problems occured)

These adaptors are made by Mayflash:

http://www.mayflash.com/Products/PCUSB/Index_2.html

The specific adaptor doesn't require a driver, but you can take a look here:

http://www.mayflash.com/Support/Download/

Thing with Chinese products is you get what you paid for. Poorly-made and terribly-designed products that barely work.
A friend of mine had tried one out during a live demo at a local mall and the thing barely registered the analog inputs or certain button presses.

It is a piece of junk, honestly.
You're better off with many other options.
--A better adapter
--Getting a cheap DualShock clone controller for PC (which works fine, minus rumble)
--Trying a DualShock 3 wireless with the drivers posted somewhere in the forums. Searching might turn it up.
--Just playing the games on your PS2 if the laser is still working

update.

tested my ps2 adapter with controller with my friends who have different OS

winXP = everything works fine
win 7 = everything works fine
win 8 = everything works fine
win 8.1 = no luck at all

darn.. i guess it doesnt like win 8.1 huh

Proving once again that micro$oft borked hardware in 8.1

Can't you downgrade to 8 at the cost of formatting your HDD?