I've been hunting over the forum for a few days since learning about PCSX2, but I've got a very simple query which I just couldn't find covered here, even in the FAQ 
I'm trying to figure out exactly what you need to connect a PS2 (or PS3) controller to the PC.
A quick bit of research showed a couple of items which 'seem' to fit the bill on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/PS2-PSX-PlayStatio...B000F6BGXY
and
http://www.amazon.com/PS2-Dual-Controlle...851&sr=1-3
I just want to make sure that this is the sort of thing I should be looking for, or not?
And are there any other little bits and pieces which I will need to get as well?
TIA
Ross.

I'm trying to figure out exactly what you need to connect a PS2 (or PS3) controller to the PC.
A quick bit of research showed a couple of items which 'seem' to fit the bill on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/PS2-PSX-PlayStatio...B000F6BGXY
and
http://www.amazon.com/PS2-Dual-Controlle...851&sr=1-3
I just want to make sure that this is the sort of thing I should be looking for, or not?
And are there any other little bits and pieces which I will need to get as well?
TIA
Ross.