Does Atari Joystick to PC / USB to DB9 work?

[Minneiah]

Hello there :)

Would a DB9 to usb cable make it possible to use the atari joystick to play emulators on pc?

Will it register input?

 

USB 2.0 to RS232 DB9

Link: https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0758BWVXF/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_EJ5HWJR2DVX7W4J0S9BX?ref_=d6k_applink_bb_dls_failed

 

I asked the support teams of this cable from Amazon. They told me they don't know but I should try comparing/matching the pin assignment. Unfortunately I have no clue.

 

Does anyone have experience or have the tools to try?

 

Greetings from Poland ??

[Albert]

No, this will not work, as the 2600 is not using a serial protocol to communicate with controllers. There are adapters that will allow you to plug 2600 controllers into a computer via USB, and those are specially made for that purpose. 

 

 ..Al

[Minneiah]

3 minutes ago, Albert said:

No, this will not work, as the 2600 is not using a serial protocol to communicate with controllers. There are adapters that will allow you to plug 2600 controllers into a computer via USB, and those are specially made for that purpose. 

 

 ..Al

That's what I needed to hear. Thanks

[Albert]

You're welcome!

[Danjovic]

If you're on electronics or have someone to build it for you, here's my DIY version (Control Freak) which also supports paddles and driving controllers.