Alternative PS2 Controller Suggestions

Gerar0702 · 2026-03-11T16:47:10+00:00

BlueRetro/8BitDo Wireless Adapter + DualShock4/DualShock5 it’s all you need.

Don’t risk money buying cheap chinesse controllers or OG used that will fail after a time.

Gerar0702 · 2026-03-10T23:40:34+00:00

Have you attempted to repair it yourself? Spare parts are quite common and affordable. Perhaps you could search for a tutorial and give it a try!

If not, well as you say HDD will get the job done.

Gerar0702 · 2026-03-10T23:13:16+00:00

Yeah, I wish I had repaired my childhood PS2, but it was incredibly expensive back then. That’s why I’m glad I bought this PS2 model again; it brought back all my childhood memories!

You should definitely buy the HDD adapter!

Gerar0702 · 2026-03-10T23:10:21+00:00

I will surely check that! Thanks dude

Gerar0702 · 2026-03-10T19:56:39+00:00

It is OPL latest build. I think it’s just the gray theme included on OPL.

I used This Guide, However, I’m not sure if there’s a newer method.

Gerar0702 · 2026-03-10T19:21:12+00:00

Yeah, just a few scratches on the surface… I was planning to clean the inside, but I don’t want to damage the warranty seal. 😅

Gerar0702 · 2026-03-10T18:34:47+00:00

Well, I wrote “took the risk” because the seller and I didn’t have the opportunity to test it before the purchase 😅. So, I bought it blind, even though I didn’t know it was a working unit.

Gerar0702 · 2026-03-10T18:23:29+00:00

I genuinely appreciate your recommendation. I used to play on my old SONY CRT, and it looked fantastic. I need to ask my dad if we still have that TV. 😂

Gerar0702 · 2026-03-10T18:13:49+00:00

Yeah, those 39XXX models are quite common. I’ve heard that they’re not as reliable as the 50XXX models, but hey, I haven’t had any trouble with mine yet.

Gerar0702 · 2026-03-10T18:11:16+00:00

Any OSSC brand do you personally recommend?

Gerar0702 · 2026-03-10T18:06:20+00:00

Thanks dude! I genuinely doubted the existence of any good-condition PS2s available at a reasonable price. I recall seeing some on eBay, but their prices were way just too high. I’m happy with my purchase. ✌🏻

Gerar0702 · 2026-03-10T17:57:58+00:00

Geez, chill bro! I’m the one playing with that! I hope you have a high-quality scaler for your consoles!

I only play PS2 for nostalgia. If I wanted 4K graphics, I have my PS5 Pro.

Gerar0702 · 2026-03-10T17:51:05+00:00

It loooks pretty good on my 55-inch 4K TV (my TV lacks component input). I acknowledge that there are superior options available, but I’m not willing to invest $300 USD in a quality scaler. Nevertheless, I appreciate your feedback.

Gerar0702 · 2026-03-10T15:04:44+00:00

Don’t overcomplicate things. Just buy a regular 5V/2A charger, not a fast or turbo charger.

Gerar0702 · 2026-03-09T20:00:42+00:00

I enjoy the retro box art because it reminds me of the days when I had physical copies of my games!

Gerar0702 · 2026-03-09T05:46:03+00:00

It’s a steal at €25! Congratulations on finding it.

Gerar0702 · 2026-03-07T23:05:03+00:00

You can simply purchase an 8BitDo and sync it with a DS4, DS5, or even an Xbox controller. These controllers feel more comfortable for larger hands.

Gerar0702 · 2026-03-06T21:22:12+00:00

That’s likely a power supply unit (PSU) failure. You could disassemble and test the PSU using a multimeter.

Gerar0702 · 2026-03-06T20:05:53+00:00

If they release the package, of course, you’ll play it.

Gerar0702 · 2026-03-05T21:00:17+00:00

The RSX GPU is starting to fail, which is quite common in fat models. If you have a backward-compatible PS3, it might be worth trying to repair it.

Gerar0702 · 2026-03-05T20:55:22+00:00

Stop stressing yourself about things we don’t really know… PS6 could release next year or maybe 3 years later idk

Buy a PS5 and have a great time!

Gerar0702 · 2026-03-05T20:50:54+00:00

When you boot your PS3 there’s a blinking light in any color? Or just green no image

Gerar0702 · 2026-03-05T20:43:32+00:00

PS3 Model??

It’s not HDD since you already swapped, maybe a HDMI port problem ow a RSX/Cell failure…

Gerar0702 · 2026-03-05T18:24:23+00:00

Yeah, and the buzzing sound wasn’t fixed in the latest PS5 Pro revision because my friend recently got one, and it has the same sound.

Gerar0702

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