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I'm currently using an official ps2 dual shock controller in port one of my ps2, and a standard official non dual shock analogue controller in port 2,
I noticed in the manual that the controller in port two isn't listed as compatable with the system, is this why the controller in port 2 sometimes temporarily loses all power, this being rectified by turning off the ps2 by the main power switch.
And also this may be related, but I can't seem to be able to get 2 player mode on ssx, it says in the manual select single event, and the number of players screen appears, but it doesn't, it just goes straight in to one player mode, could this again be due to the controller in port two, or is it just that the controller port is f****d, if so i'm not a happy bunny, so can anyone help!
I noticed in the manual that the controller in port two isn't listed as compatable with the system, is this why the controller in port 2 sometimes temporarily loses all power, this being rectified by turning off the ps2 by the main power switch.
And also this may be related, but I can't seem to be able to get 2 player mode on ssx, it says in the manual select single event, and the number of players screen appears, but it doesn't, it just goes straight in to one player mode, could this again be due to the controller in port two, or is it just that the controller port is f****d, if so i'm not a happy bunny, so can anyone help!
I agree with both of these replies. WM is right in that you must find a compatible controller to see if it is the port or the controller. Also, as Humpo pointed out, this could be achieved simply by using the dodgy one in port one to see if it works by itself.
by a simple process of elimination ( changing the controllers around to different ports ) you should be able to tell if you have a duff controller or a duff PS2.
metal titan wrote:
> I'm currently using an official ps2 dual shock controller in port
> one of my ps2, and a standard official non dual shock analogue
> controller in port 2
The non-vibrating analogue controller was a bit of a stop-gap controller on the PS1 (I assume it is a grey PS1 controller, as no such thing exists for the PS2) and it disappeared very quickly when the original Dual Shock units arrived.
As such, it may well be that it is not compatible with the PS2. I did have one, but sold it with my PS1, so I couldn't tell you for sure whether or not it is the cause of your problem. The only way to know for sure is to get hold of another Dual Shock 2 and try that - or another controller that *is* compatible.
> And also this may be related, but I can't seem to be able
> to get 2 player mode on ssx, it says in the manual select single
> event, and the number of players screen appears, but it doesn't, it
> just goes straight in to one player mode, could this again be due to
> the controller in port two
More than likely. If the system doesn't detect a second controller, you won't get the 2-player option.
> or is it just that the controller port
> is f...ed
Please mind the language - neither the regulars nor the moderators appreciate it, and you'll quickly get on the wrong side of people.
If there was a problem with the controller, you may have damaged the port - but it's unlikely. Get another, compatible controller from somewhere and try that first. Make sure it's either a Dual Shock 1 or 2 though, because SSX is not designed for standard PS1 digipads.
> I'm currently using an official ps2 dual shock controller in port
> one of my ps2, and a standard official non dual shock analogue
> controller in port 2
The non-vibrating analogue controller was a bit of a stop-gap controller on the PS1 (I assume it is a grey PS1 controller, as no such thing exists for the PS2) and it disappeared very quickly when the original Dual Shock units arrived.
As such, it may well be that it is not compatible with the PS2. I did have one, but sold it with my PS1, so I couldn't tell you for sure whether or not it is the cause of your problem. The only way to know for sure is to get hold of another Dual Shock 2 and try that - or another controller that *is* compatible.
> And also this may be related, but I can't seem to be able
> to get 2 player mode on ssx, it says in the manual select single
> event, and the number of players screen appears, but it doesn't, it
> just goes straight in to one player mode, could this again be due to
> the controller in port two
More than likely. If the system doesn't detect a second controller, you won't get the 2-player option.
> or is it just that the controller port
> is f...ed
Please mind the language - neither the regulars nor the moderators appreciate it, and you'll quickly get on the wrong side of people.
If there was a problem with the controller, you may have damaged the port - but it's unlikely. Get another, compatible controller from somewhere and try that first. Make sure it's either a Dual Shock 1 or 2 though, because SSX is not designed for standard PS1 digipads.
I'm currently using an official ps2 dual shock controller in port one of my ps2, and a standard official non dual shock analogue controller in port 2,
I noticed in the manual that the controller in port two isn't listed as compatable with the system, is this why the controller in port 2 sometimes temporarily loses all power, this being rectified by turning off the ps2 by the main power switch.
And also this may be related, but I can't seem to be able to get 2 player mode on ssx, it says in the manual select single event, and the number of players screen appears, but it doesn't, it just goes straight in to one player mode, could this again be due to the controller in port two, or is it just that the controller port is f****d, if so i'm not a happy bunny, so can anyone help!
I noticed in the manual that the controller in port two isn't listed as compatable with the system, is this why the controller in port 2 sometimes temporarily loses all power, this being rectified by turning off the ps2 by the main power switch.
And also this may be related, but I can't seem to be able to get 2 player mode on ssx, it says in the manual select single event, and the number of players screen appears, but it doesn't, it just goes straight in to one player mode, could this again be due to the controller in port two, or is it just that the controller port is f****d, if so i'm not a happy bunny, so can anyone help!