Sega Megadrive Handsets For Use On A Laptop Ie Usb Connector

[shivvy]

I have recently discovered how to play (online) an old favourite game of mine from the days of the first sega megadrives.

I am currently using the keypad on the laptop as a controller but I was wondering if it was possible to get a handset but with a usb connection so that I could plug it into the laptop? I have had a look online and can see that there is an adaptor to use to connect the old handsets to the laptops usb. But I don't have handsets any longer so would want to buy them so that they can plug directly into the laptop.

Hope this makes sense!

[Quizproquo]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/USB-PLAY-SEGA-Game-Controller/dp/B00HZJHR32

[Prudie]

You can get the original controllers and the adapters for PC use on Amazon. What game is it? I've spent hours and hours of my life on my megadrive.

[shivvy]

Thanks Quizproquo but unfortunately that item isn't available. It seems like quite a few are unavailable :o(

It this what I need Prudie? Amazon.co.uk User Recommendation

[shivvy]

Oh, and the game is Toejam & Earl!!

[Prudie]

That's the one I found shivvy and also the original black controller pad is on amazon(not clear if you need that too). The adapter only has 3 reviews but they are all good. I spent 100s of hours with Sonic, Columns and Flicky!

[shivvy]

What about this and then no need for the adaptor?? Amazon.co.uk User Recommendation

[Prudie]

Hmm I'm not sure, maybe someone more technical will join the thread. If it were me I'd be put off by the reviews on poor button quality and probably would buy the original controller and the adapter. Any thoughts anyone else?

[shivvy]

Thanks Prudie. I'm useless at this kind of stuff so as you say maybe someone who knows a bit more will be able to advise me further.

[RandyMarsh]

is your real name dandaman278 then?

[Prudie]

Dan why don't you take it more slowly, you're ejaculating a bit prematurely.