PlayStation to DB15 Controller Adapter


The PlayStation to DB15 Controller Adapter adapts Sony PlayStation controllers to the DB15 controller format used by the NEO-GEO AES*, MVS, and popular superguns like the HAS (Home Arcade System) and Minigun Supergun.

* The Neo Geo AES controller ports are not standard DB15 and are set deeper into the console than a normal DB15 port. In order for this adapter to work with the AES you need to use an extension cable.




Features: 

  • Full user customizable button mapping. Buttons 1-6 and coin can be remapped to any of the face and shoulder buttons. This also allows for mapping duplicates of the same button.

  • Auto fire with 6 speed options from 30hz down to 6hz

  • Status LED to help navigate button remapping and auto fire configuration modes.

  • All settings save in the internal EEPROM of the micro-controller so they persist after power cycling the adapter.


Button Remapping and Autofire instructions for all adapters.

To enter button remapping mode hold any 2 face buttons and START simultaneously for 3 seconds. Once in remapping mode press each button the corresponding number of times to achieve the desired output based on the list below.

  • Button 1 = 1 press

  • Button 2 = 2 presses

  • Button 3 = 3 presses

  • Button 4 = 4 presses

  • Button 5 = 5 presses

  • Button 6 = 6 presses

  • N/A = 7 presses


Press Start to exit remapping mode.

To enter auto fire programming mode hold any 1 face button and START simultaneously for 3 seconds. Once in auto fire programming mode press each button that you want to set as auto fire the number of times that corresponds to the desired speed in the list below.

  • ~30hz = 1 press

  • ~20hz = 2 presses

  • ~15hz = 3 presses

  • ~12hz = 4 presses

  • ~7.5hz = 5 presses

  • ~6hz = 6 presses


Press Start to exit auto fire mode.

HAS Mode:  

The button mapping modes are controlled using the same combinations as the HAS supergun. This was done to make these adapters convenient for people familiar with the HAS system to use, but if you are using one of these adapters with a HAS supergun, you will find that the button mapping modes conflict with one another. As a workaround I have added a way to disable button remapping and auto fire. You can toggle this mode on or off by pressing and holding L1 + R1 + Select for 5 seconds.

Notes on compatibility:  

I have tested compatibility on several controllers and I have put together a list of known working controllers.

  • Genuine Sony Dual Analog Controller (SCPH-1180)
  • Genuine Sony Dual Shock Controller (SCPH-1200)
  • Genuine Sony PSone Dual Shock Controller (SCPH-110)
  • Genuine Sony Dual Shock 2 Controller (SCPH-10010)
  • Official SNK NeoGeo Pad 2 for PlayStation 2
  • Namco Arcade Stick for PlayStation
  • Hydra Performance Wireless PS2 controller
  • MC Cthulhu (with Playstation Cable)

There are probably many more controllers that are compatible, but this is what I currently have on hand to test.


Housing Options:

The housing is 3D printed in PLA. It is currently available in 5 color options: Black, Gray, White, Clear, Clear Purple. The default color is grey, please send me a message if you want a different color.