Despite the PlayStation 5 (PS5) release, the price for PlayStation 4 (PS4) is still expensive. So usually, gamers will look for another alternative by buying a used PS4 controller or the clones. But there’s another alternative by replacing it with a PS2 controller. You might ask, is it doable? Yes, you actually can, but there are steps that you have to do so you can use your PS2 controller on a PS4. How? Read it below.

Prepare Your PS2 Controller

First, make sure that you have a PS2 controller, new or used. A PS2 controller is more affordable than a PS4 controller. You can buy a PS2 controller for around Rp35 thousand to Rp70 thousand depending on the quality.

Buy PS2 Controller Converter for PS4

To connect the PS2 controller to your PS4, you will need a converter. On PS3, the converter is the blue triangle that can connect two PS2 controllers with a USB cable. The PS2 to PS3 controller converter is quite cheap. The price range is between Rp20 thousand and Rp30 thousand. You can use the converter to connect your PS2 controller to your PC.

The PS2 to PS4 controller converter is different, the converter is a bit expensive, around Rp300 thousand. The PS2 to PS4 controller converter was first created by a third-party company named Gam3Gear BROOK USB Super Converter. But you can find other controller converters with the same shape and function.

You can also connect the converter to other peripherals such as a steering wheel or a joystick. If you own a classic steering wheel or joystick for PS2, you can use the converter to connect it to your PS4. you can also use the converter for your PS3 and PC.

How to Connect

Using the converter is simple, you need to plug your PS2 controller into the converter and plug the converter into your PS4. your PS2 controller won’t automatically work, so you have to press the button on the converter for it to work. After being successfully connected, you can use your PS2 controller on your PS4.

Other Converters

Unfortunately, there are no other PS2 to PS4 controller adapters in the market. Still, this converter is quite helpful because you can use your PS2 controller for playing games on PS4 and PC.

That’s how you can use your PS2 controller on your PS4. stay tuned for more information about games and don’t forget to follow Dunia Games on Facebook and Instagram.

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