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    About the Nintendo DS/ Sony PSP

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Ardor, Aug 7, 2006.

  1. Ardor

    Ardor Notebook Evangelist

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    Is it possible to connect those to your PC and use them as joysticks?
     
    Ardor, Aug 7, 2006
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  2. saturnotaku

    saturnotaku Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    When a PSP is connected, it's recognized as a USB storage device. So in other words, no.

    You want a gamepad? Buy an Xbox 360 controller.
     
    saturnotaku, Aug 7, 2006
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  3. LFC

    LFC Ex-NBR

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    And to add to above, dedicated control pads will have more buttons = better for gaming

    I have a PSP and personally don't understand why you'd use one over a PC pad for PC gaming. Each to their own but...well you can't anyway
     
    LFC, Aug 7, 2006
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  4. Gautam

    Gautam election 2008 NBR Reviewer

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    Actually you can - you need firmware v1.5 or below - research this in the homebrew pages. Supposedly it really works well. Its a lot of work to set up, though.
     
    Gautam, Aug 7, 2006
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  5. dino999

    dino999 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Actually there is a program that allows remote viewing and control of your desktop via the DS. It uses the stylus and touch screen of course. Actually it uses both screens. For more info on this cool program search PointyRemote on Google.
     
    dino999, Aug 7, 2006
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  6. Ardor

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    Just coz i am too cheap to buy a 5 dollar gamepad =P
     
    Ardor, Aug 18, 2006
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