PS2's analog stick ported to the PSP? |
And my my! Look what he was up to. Once the initial "Yuck! What the heck is that?" feeling dies down, we're sure most of you will be curious to learn how he did it. Well, lucky you, because he has given out really detailed instructions over at Engadget. Here's a snippet of them:
"For part 1 of this project we're going to learn how to attach an analog stick to one of the PSP's internal circuit boards. You can then use this info to build a custom joystick "clip-on" device yourself, or use the steps that will be covered in the upcoming part 2 of this project."
"In part 2 of this amazing saga (coming soon to a website near you -- namely this one) we'll describe a way to make your own custom "snap on" enclosure for the stick so it doesn't look like a dangling pile of crap."
Here's a few more pics of the thing being modded.
We're sure all of you will be curious as to how he managed to do it; whether or not any of you will try it is irrelevant. Besides, we wouldn't really recommend something like this, since it looks ridiculous. But again, the fact that he managed to do something like this is amazing in the first place. For the full article plus instructions, make your way to Engadget using the link below.
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Comments [refresh]
What's the point of this?
Just to say he did it I guess.
anywho, this is actually a cool project. i mean, my analog spins which is annoying so i had to remove it. now, i might actually do this but this actually will void my warranty. w/e, i'll look at the instructions and see how hard it will be. nice though.
I hope this also gone work with a Xbox controller ( I can get 1 for free)
I'm looking forward to your TUT.
Greetszs MarcelP102
You have to waste a good controller and try to dont screw your Psp in the process to get a PSP that wont fit in your pocket,ok why dont buy the freakign nub replacemnets on any freaking store?.
Well lets see if it turns out well.
cool
cool but why??
then again, if you cant mod it then SOD IT.
i prefer to butcher the nub and replace the psp nub with the psx one!
I might do this...
i have a soldering iron
a smashed ps2 controller
a psp,
and soldering classes at school
i might try this if i am comfortable risking my psp
maybe
or you can just take your nub off and put this on
http://www.amazon.com/INGRAM-ENTRTAINMENT-183195300145-Analog-Stick/dp/B000BC1Y0C/sr=8-1/qid=1160595264/ref=pd_bbs_1/104-5683463-7936763?ie=UTF8&s=videogames
it is exactly the same as a ps2 controllers analog stick and you dont have to open up your psp.
You don't get the fact that the PSP's analog nub slides paralelle to the PSP, flat, while the PS2s analog stick slides on a ball socket and is alot more comfortable for some to use. I'd rather have this then the PSPs stupid nub, it has nothing to do with a stick but more of how the analog works.
This is why i relly hate this site is all the *****ing flaming and ***** i would like to see *****ers try to do this and who ever posted this ur *****ing flaming him to its just a proof of concept
lol...I wonder what people would think if they saw it in my pocket?
They would probably call the police, and you'd be swarmed by the bomb squad! lmao
>>>>???
The shaved nub mod was originally mine, this mod KEWL!!! easier but more expensive way: PSP2TV, Analogue and all the buttons. hell I use a Wireless controller for my psp2tv.
The shaved nub mod was originally mine, this mod KEWL!!! easier but more expensive way: PSP2TV, Analogue and all the buttons. hell I use a Wireless controller for my psp2tv.
port Mylo's 1GB RAM guys! :)
Are you stupid or something?,go ahead moron do it,come back when you fail so we can all laff at you.
No one says it wouldnt be cool to have the PS2 ball socket on the PSP,but this is ridiculous.It simply wont fit and it will be a pain to carry,you need a down sized one you jerk.
why would I want some ugly, uncomfortable, ugly thing hanging out from my beautiful PSP.
crazy
ive seen this done on several different occasions and ive also seen videos on youtube
The idea is if you have a BROKEN controller (from either PS2 or Xbox - yes you can use Xbox), and the analog stick part hasn't been completely destroyed, you can re-use it. You don't take it from a fully-working controller.
ram is random access memory which is erased upon shutting off the unit what you mean is flash memory
Id like to see you using an analog thats hangnign out of it with ease... lawlz
why do peopel complain about the PSp's analog nub anyway? they are too picky, it fine for me, ive never had much of a problem except that the grip wears down after a lot of socom and stuff :/
a direct rip off of the article on http://makezine.com/blog/
What does skill in putting this there matter? People were STUPID in comments because all you read is, "Oh well you can buy replacement nubs" when the whole purpose was to change from the Sliding Analog to a full Ball socket one. The person who made the add-on also talked about how to construct a Snap-on enclosure, which i'm sure is to eliminate the purpose of it being attatched from the PSP OR DO YOU NOT FUGGIN' READ THE ARTICLES?!
You get on everyday hopeing you get first post
@ Idiot 17
What does skill in putting this there matter? People were STUPID in comments because all you read is, "Oh well you can buy replacement nubs" when the whole purpose was to change from the Sliding Analog to a full Ball socket one. The person who made the add-on also talked about how to construct a Snap-on enclosure, which i'm sure is to eliminate the purpose of it being unattatched from the PSP OR DO YOU NOT FUGGIN' READ THE ARTICLES?!
You get on everyday hopeing you get first post and if one person offends you remotely you flame them, I had a reason because people were not understand that it's not talking about switching from A flat nub to a stick, but the entire concept of the analog from simply sliding to rotating.
And I personally like the idea because if you can clip it to the side of the PSP it will allow WAY better control. My thumb slips off in some games, and pressing down on the analog nub also ruins it. Thats the problem with it's design. So I think if it was switched to a PS2 Controller analog games could function more like a PS2 Controller. For it being downsized to fit on the PSP, yeah, I understand. However, thinking outside the box, thats not a problem. If your willing, take it off then put it back on, just like most of the analog mods out there. It's a hassle, sure, but it could work with more effort then just sliding your PSP into the case-thing and shoving it in your pocket.
Again, keyboard spazzed out before I could finish, so ignore 24. I'm open minded and I spread my thoughts, other people were not understanding the concept of the entire project and were acting like idiots FLAMING the guy who made it because they just didn't understand.
This dude has no life
if not dun do this. there is no turning back once u open the faceplate - warranty void immediately.
u gonna be a soldering expert 2 do dis. the solder connections r way too tiny. 1/3 size of a sesame seed.
wtf - wats the point unless some1 comes out wif ps1 emulator including sony?
i rather choose the smd/led solder mod coz i did...
forgive this gentlemodr for not wipin' yer butt for you! seems to me if a person was able to rub just TWO brains cells together for one half-second, she would realize that positioning and the level of commitment to that position, concerning one's analouge stick, is very personal.
look, its quite short of being an eye-sore. 4TM, its short of being FINISHED. Do you know what YOU looked like as a fetus? If not, take a loooong hot bath and shave your entire body including eyebrows. (Hint: Try to finish shaving before your skin wrinkles, but dont get out till it does.) Now fill a nylon stocking full with squished up vienna sausages. NOTE! Save the jelly like substance from each can as you will want to coat your body with a thin layer. This provides a glossy, viscous effect. Ok, hold one end of the stocking up to your belly button leaving the other end dangling. Capture image with digital camera or just stand in view of a mirror.
sorta of the topic but not really:
Dark Alex, how cool that our endless enjoyment is just a bi-product of your intellectual endeavors, hobbies. To me, you contribute to something greater. To revolution of the mind through acknowlegement of the spirit. This goes out to all others as well, who honor their hearts and progress by the forces of love and commitment. Thank you.
Cplus
fugly
thats gay
it still looks like "a dangling pile of crap."
Surely a USB style mod would be better so that the anolog stick can be removed for transport then re-attached when u wanna play a game like battlefront II....
no idiot, it says "in part 2" they will show us how to make a snap-on. they havent even done it yet, so no1 should be doing his unless they want there PSP to feel liek a portable Wii
except not really. lol imagine if you were seen in public with this. VERY PRACTICAL!!!
i hate the psp nub.. i really wish they used the ps2 analog stick in the first place . the nub makes my thumb ache.
Its cool that you did that I figured it out, and kudos for that. But this is kinda useless. I how would you use it?