Best controller for Xbox hacking?

MikeJones · Post by **MikeJones** » Thu Dec 08, 2005 7:31 pm

Im looking to make an arcade panel for my xbox, and i need to find an xbox controller with a seperate board for buttons. know of any?

Post by **Sparkfist** » Thu Dec 08, 2005 11:42 pm

Modern consoles dont have multiple boards. If you want to make a Jamma board style controller you'll have to cut the board up and solder on new contacts. I dont doubt the Xbox would recognize a USB controller , if it did Lik-sing has a USB Jamma board.

Good luck on the choice you make.

Harshboy · Post by **Harshboy** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 6:01 am

xbox can accept a usb controller/keboard/mouse......but only if it has drivers....which means you need either a softmod or hardmod on your xbox.....only some can work plug-n-play.

MikeJones · Post by **MikeJones** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 3:23 pm

I wasnt asking about consoles with multiple boards, i was asking about controllers for xbox with a circuit processor board and a seperate board with the connecting traces for buttons, like in a PlayStation dual shock contoller. So are there any out there?

Post by **Gamelver** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 3:37 pm

they WERE talking about controllers

...(er, I think). anyway, I'd suggest getting one of those tiny XBOX controllers and just wiring to the traces...

Jeff · Post by **Jeff** » Wed Dec 14, 2005 5:13 pm

How bout just using Wireless acrade sticks? They rock! (Seriously, I have the PS2 one beside me right now.

MaDnEsS · Post by **MaDnEsS** » Wed Dec 14, 2005 6:40 pm

Harshboy wrote:xbox can accept a usb controller/keboard/mouse......but only if it has drivers....which means you need either a softmod or hardmod on your xbox.....only some can work plug-n-play.

only xbox 360

MikeJones · Post by **MikeJones** » Wed Dec 14, 2005 7:26 pm

Jeff wrote:

How bout just using Wireless acrade sticks?

Because i want to hack a controller for a full size arcade cabinet control panel, not just have a panel to hold. But that would be a good idea.

MaDnEsS · Post by **MaDnEsS** » Wed Dec 14, 2005 8:25 pm

MikeJones wrote:Jeff wrote:
How bout just using Wireless acrade sticks?
Because i want to hack a controller for a full size arcade cabinet control panel, not just have a panel to hold. But that would be a good idea.

try playing halo on an acade style machine

Reaperman@home · Post by **Reaperman@home** » Wed Dec 14, 2005 9:56 pm

MaDnEsS wrote:
Harshboy wrote:xbox can accept a usb controller/keboard/mouse......but only if it has drivers....which means you need either a softmod or hardmod on your xbox.....only some can work plug-n-play.
only xbox 360

not really the standard one does just fine.
but I don't know about the mouse support. The xbox controller standard is just modified usb, and it takes my wireless keyboard without issue. I would try the mouse, but then I'd need a desk, and then it wouldn't be much of a "game console" anymore.

but back on topic, what's the problem with cutting the board up?

MaDnEsS · Post by **MaDnEsS** » Wed Dec 14, 2005 9:58 pm

Reaperman@home wrote:
MaDnEsS wrote:
Harshboy wrote:xbox can accept a usb controller/keboard/mouse......but only if it has drivers....which means you need either a softmod or hardmod on your xbox.....only some can work plug-n-play.
only xbox 360
not really the standard one does just fine.
but I don't know about the mouse support. The xbox controller standard is just modified usb, and it takes my wireless keyboard without issue. I would try the mouse, but then I'd need a desk, and then it wouldn't be much of a "game console" anymore.

but back on topic, what's the problem with cutting the board up?

oh i didnt relize it was just modified on the xbox 360 its just straight usb

Post by **Skyone** » Sat Dec 17, 2005 10:37 pm

Either buy an X-Arcade or just use an S-Controller.