GTA:SA - How to setup your PS2 Controller for the PC Version

[Wolfmight]

"PS2 Controller for the PC Version Guide"
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SAAC 1.2 - San Andreas - PS2 Controller .ini files (http://www.geocities.com/neveahitallic/Saac1.2_custom_inis.zip) v1.02
Joytokey - San Andreas - PS2 Controller ".cfg" file (http://www.geocities.com/neveahitallic/SanAndreas.zip) v1.01


UPDATES:
-June 29 2005- Minor SAAC .ini update - Changed vehicle alternate fire to L1, so whilst in the hydra you can aim with R1 and fire with L1. This helps compensate for the lack of a vehicle aim setting in SAAC.
-June 28 2005 - SAAC .ini update - Corrected the analog up/down control for the planes and helicopters.
-June 27 2005 - New Guide Addition: SAAC (San Andreas Advanced Control)
-June 21 2005 - added the bike's L1 bunnyhop.
-June 21 2005 - resolved the left analog stick problem...steering doesn't result in camera movement anymore! ;)

Both methods of emulating the PS2 controls are not 100%, so they have their positive and negative sides. Here's a little comparison between the two:
Note: "+" stands for a positive addition & "-" stands for a negative addition.


The SAAC Method
+ 99.5% effective!
+ Supports the d-pad gang controls, pos/neg replies towards peds, and radio station switching.
+ Supports force feedback (ps2 controller feature)
+ Setup is quick and easy.
+ No in game configuration needed whatsoever! (saves at least 5 mins)
- "Start" opens the pause menu, but doesn't seem to close it.
- Hydras targeting button configuration is missing, so it's not correct in the game
- Some people claim to have camera issues at random
note: All it's missing is a perfected version :catspider:
recommended for: a quick way to slap on 99.5% of the ps2 controls


The Joytokey Method

+ No SAAC camera glitch (if it still exists)
+ Supports up to four keys pressed per button!
- No support for d-pad gang controls, pos/neg replies towards peds, and radio station switching
- Setup takes longer
- Force feedback is missing
-96% effective due to the lack of d-pad functions.
note: All it's missing is support for the d-pad, force feedback, and a simple user interface :blink: :wtf:
recommended for: people who have the camera glitch with SAAC


For those who are experiencing camera glitches with SAAC, skip ahead to the Joytokey method.


BEFORE YOU USE THIS GUIDE:
Make sure you have the right equipment:
I'm using a "PSX TO USB" Adapter, which also supports the PS2 controller. Basically, you want something that converts the controller's input connection to USB.
http://img93.echo.cx/img93/6439/controller16gx.th.jpg (http://img93.echo.cx/img93/6439/controller16gx.jpg) http://img93.echo.cx/img93/7900/controller29um.th.jpg (http://img93.echo.cx/img93/7900/controller29um.jpg)

"The SAAC Method" (Recommended)

Step 1,
Grab a copy of SAAC v1.2 (http://toca.game-editing.net/dl?f=saac1.2.zip)
Extract the program somewhere you would like to run it.

Download my custom ".ini" configuration files by clicking here (http://www.geocities.com/neveahitallic/Saac1.2_custom_inis.zip) , and extract them into your SAAC program directory.


Step 2, Run SAAC and select "USB Joystick" under device
Then select my "San Andreas PS2 Controls (Wolfmight)" under Presents.
Now run this software before running San Andreas each time and your controls should be just like the PS2 version.
http://img39.echo.cx/img39/4580/saacwolf7wv.th.jpg (http://img39.echo.cx/img39/4580/saacwolf7wv.jpg)

Note: I'm still working on perfecting my settings file, so if you find any improvements...give a reply or pm me.


"The Joytokey Method"

Step 1,
Grab a copy of JoyToKey (http://hp.vector.co.jp/authors/VA016823/joytokey/jtk379en.zip)
Extract the program somewhere you would like to run it.

Download my custom ".cfg" by clicking here (http://www.geocities.com/neveahitallic/SanAndreas.zip) , and extract it into your Joytokey program directory.

Step 2,
Configure your controls for Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas as follows:

1) Set your configuration to "Joypad"
http://img249.echo.cx/img249/7321/sanandre10cd.th.jpg (http://img249.echo.cx/img249/7321/sanandre10cd.jpg)

2) Open "Joypad Settings" and set "Invert right axis" to "On". Leave the rest of them set to "Off"
http://img249.echo.cx/img249/5480/sanandre26uf.th.jpg (http://img249.echo.cx/img249/5480/sanandre26uf.jpg)


3) Now, Goto "Redefine Controls" and then open "Foot Controls". Use the "Backspace" key to clear the first entry, then hit your down key and repeat the following for every entry. Once you've got the entire list cleared, enter the following controls from the image below exactly the way it shows them to you.
http://img30.echo.cx/img30/6895/sanandre33hm.th.jpg (http://img30.echo.cx/img30/6895/sanandre33hm.jpg)
Here's a printer friendly copy of the image to help speed things up:
http://img109.echo.cx/img109/2305/sanandre3printer0il.th.jpg (http://img109.echo.cx/img109/2305/sanandre3printer0il.jpg)

4) Now goto "Vehicle Controls". Like I mentioned above, use the "Backspace" key to clear each and every entry, then copy the settings from the image below exactly:
http://img159.echo.cx/img159/7357/sanandre43ju.th.jpg (http://img159.echo.cx/img159/7357/sanandre43ju.jpg)
Here's the printer friendly copy to help speed things up:
http://img123.echo.cx/img123/47/sanandre4print1cx.th.jpg (http://img123.echo.cx/img123/47/sanandre4print1cx.jpg)

Step 3,
Open up Joytokey and highlight "San Andreas"
Make sure your ps2 controller is hooked up and the red analog light is visible.
Make sure Joytokey is open before playing San Andreas each time, or the PS2 controls will be missing



*TIP: If you are getting system beeps, you may try the following to turn them off:
# Start>Run type: Regedit.
# Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Sound
# On the left hand side of the screen find Beep on the list.
# Right click on it and select Modify
# Change the value equal to no
-Credit goes to "Oshi" for this tip. Closing trainers may help solve a beeping issue as well.

[Peerzy]

Couldn't have used the current thread huh?

[Wolfmight]

My bad. Well, it is a guide though..

[Peerzy]

Maybe i should write a guide on how to post in threads :P

BTW Why would anyone want to use a PS2 controller, the mouse allows for easy headshots.

[Adster]

I use PS2 controller controlling the planes with keyboards is a bitch

thanks for that was looking for a good guide

[Adster]

Ive also actually gone to the register and changed my PS2 USB controller to Logitech so the games I play think i have a logetech controller might solve those D pad issues

[Wolfmight]

Ive also actually gone to the register and changed my PS2 USB controller to Logitech so the games I play think i have a logetech controller might solve those D pad issues
Logitec eh? Does it look and feel just like the PS2 one?

[RealitY]

Looks like a good guide and I shall run it for my ps controller as soon as I have a chance.
I also think this is worthy of its own post in case others have questions about the guide itself...

[Adster]

@ wolf yes

Reality you killed spongBOT :o

oh and the reason i changed the controller in register was for FIFA 2005 it wouldn't let me configure PS2 controller so i fooled teh pricks and changed it too Logitech and now it thinks i have a Logitech controller I can change the controls

[Wolfmight]

I discovered this new software called SAAC and it's great! Just hosted my custom configuration file that automatically configures your controls to the default PS2 ones.

[Adster]

its a small world

http://www.gtaforums.com/index.php?showtopic=198093&st=0&#entry2940681

:P

[Wolfmight]

Tee Hee, so you noticed! :)

Just updated the guide with minor additions to my configuration files.

[uNz[i]]

Cheers for the guide Wolfmight. :)

I've been trying to play GTA SA with an ancient Quickshot 6 button joypad but it's just impossible.
The pad is so old and shagged out that 2 of the buttons don't work anymore and the D pad creaks like an old door. :lol:

I've got a hardly used playstation 1 dualshock analogue controller thats just gathering dust, so I'm off to the shops now to buy myself a PSX to USB adapter.

[ObrenMasic]

Hey folks I've been thinking of sharing my thoughts about controlling GTA SA.

This little proggy named SAAC is *GREAT* and I can recomend it.

Another GREAT way to control GTASA is using Thrustmasters "THRUSTMAPPER" utility, which gives TOTAL configurability and that will map Padkeys to keyboard keys with SOME models of Thrustmasters keypads.

Those that does and can give a PS2 like feel are the Thrustmaster Firestorm (TF) keypads:
TF Wireless
TF DualPower
TF Analog

Thrustmapper EVEN provides a SHIFT function. Meaning you can assign *any* joypad key as shift-key and thereby assign a second function to ALL the other keys.

*** THIS MEANS YOU CAN CONTROLL EVERYTHING IN SAN ANDREAS WITH YOUR KEYPAD ***

The thrustmaster pad is bigger than the Sony originals and therefore feels better for larger hands/older players.

PROBLEMS:

A little problem *did* occured when I installed the TF DualPower on my system: The right analog stick wasnt recognized, but this is EASILY fixed by tweaking the registry. Ill be happy to post the solution if someone needs it.

NOTE: The new Thrustmaster Dual TRIGGER doesnt seem to support the Thrustmapper utility.

[twisterX]

Thanks for posting the guide here. I went all over looking for it but now i have it here. :clap::clap::clap::clap: