How to Make a PS2 Controller Work for a PC

Published: Jun 18, 2009
Updated: Feb 5, 2019
1 minute read

One of the great functions of the PS2 was the dual shock controller. The controller, which originated with the original PlayStation, has been a staple of the gaming giant ever since. Those people who also play games on PCs and wish they could bring the controller with them are in luck. There is a way.

Purchase the PS2 adapter from the website provided in Resources below.

Plug the adapter into a PC's USB port.

Plug the PS2 controller into the adapter.

Launch the desired game.

Click on "Options."

Go to "Controller Configuration."

Test the movement on the thumb joysticks to make sure the movement is picked up.

Select "OK."

Greyson Ferguson

Greyson Ferguson is a graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design with a degree in film and television. He currently resides in Lansing, Michigan where he works on independent film projects and writes for numerous publications.…

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