Pc pad converters- Help(sorted)

[fatbot]

Ok I hate using mouse and keyboard to play games on my pc so I've searched the net for info on pc joypad converters.

Heres what I'd like to buy

Titanium X-Joy Converter (Xbox > PC USB)

http://www.consoleplus.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=&products_id=333

and

Super Dual Box - Dual Joypad Converter

http://www.consoleplus.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=&products_id=380

What I'd like to know is, do these converters actually work with pc games and emulators? can I use both analog sticks? Can I use two joypads at the same time with all the buttons being supported?

If anyone uses these converters I'd really appreciate some info and also which is the best uk site I can order stuff like this from?

Any advice would be lovely

Oops I almost forgot, I use XP if thats of any importance.

[Super Stu]

I bought a Magicbox from Lik Sang, ?18 delivered. Takes a saturn, ps1/2 and DC input. Saturn and PS1/2 sticks work fine too, obviously the DC stick will only work with 4 of its 6 buttons.

No drivers required, XP detected it as a usb device. Plug in a stick/pad and windows will instantly recognise it as a general joystick device with X axis and Y buttons.

Cannot recommend these magicboxes enough.

[fatbot]

Why does the dc stick only with 4 of its buttons?
Please dont tell me Im limited to 4 buttons please god no!

[Super Stu]

It's a well known fact. The DC stick, whilst connected to anything but a DC, will only allow 4 of its 6 main buttons to work.

A sad fact of life.

[fatbot]

I want to be able to use an xbox pad for pc games and the ps2 pad for emulators.

[fatbot]

Oh yeah and I think I might be able to get a namco arcade stick off my mate, that would be touche!

[Super Stu]

Hmm Xbox and PS2 eh. The magicbox doesn't have an Xbox socket on it. so it might be cheaper to pickup an xbox->usb and ps2->usb seperately, especially if you're not bothered about saturn/dc.

dualshock2 does make a rather excellent pad of choice of emulators.

[fatbot]

Yep thats what Im gonna do, buy a ps2 and xbox pad converter seperately, I've got enough usb ports so it shouldnt be a problem. Sweet thanks for your help super stu