Console/Systems controller list?

[stigzler]

Hi folks,

In the middle of making an app to use with the fab CPWizard controls mapping app allowing its use with other emulators and systems.

Needing default lists to pre-populate the database with various stuff. GE has come up trumps for Systems and Emulators, but I'm left lacking one major component.

So - does anyone know if there's a list of system controllers anywhere? (e.g. "Playstation Dual Shock", "Dreamcast Zapper", "NubyTech Resident Evil 4 Chainsaw Controller" )

Doesn't matter too much about format as long as transferable into a simple .txt list. Did an interweb search and couldn't find anything.

Cheers

[nullPointer]

Just for the sake of clarity you're talking strictly about controllers designed for PC or compatible with PC, correct?

[stigzler]

Good point. This is any controller made for any system/console. I know that' potentially a very long list!!

The main focus will be the mainstream controllers for consoles. For example DualShock2, Xbox etc. I also realize that a lot will just be generically known as "Xbox controller" for e.g.

Basically, need a db of controllers which will break down into their individual buttons/controls which games map moves/functions to. So, for e.g. for Dualshock and Wipeout3, X = Accelerate, L1 fire weapon etc.

Of course, the gold standard find would be a list of controllers with standardized descriptions of their buttons/controls. So, for example:

[DualShock2]

Cross

Circle

Square

LeftStickUp

etc...

Eventually, wanting to build a database of controls for each game + would be nice to make it useable/compatible for other users/systems/apps.

I've never really looked into controls.dat closely, but guessing same kinda considerations as that - guessing someone must have agreed a standard format for the different types of arcade controls.

I have a sneaking suspicion I may have confused the issue more...

[nullPointer]

No that helps a bunch actually. It does introduce a new wrinkle though. You'll also likely want to catalog handheld gaming systems (or other systems in which the 'controller' was integrated directly into the system itself). This sounds really cool Stigz!

[u-man]

Yup, sounds awesome.... but the work to achieve your goal will break your neck i guess....still wishing you all the best.

maybe you didnt know stigzler, but the mame controls.dat is kinda outdated and the guy (or people) need help to update it. IMHO i would start there and enter the hall of fame nobody has the balls to do it, as it would be needed to start from scratch (ok not really) bringing it to a new up to date format, that is easy to handle. As i dont have any database skills, but saw recently many good stuff from you, i thought maybe it is something for you.

[stigzler]

Had an epiphany. someone did a gimp controls maker thingy - was it you null? In tgat are a whole load of controllers. Now if I can find the author to see if they have that anywgere in a list...

[nullPointer]

Yeah I was actually going to suggest checking that out. It's in no way comprehensive mind, but it might provide a decent toe hold. Grab 'er right here if you're interested.

[tthurman]

Yup, sounds awesome.... but the work to achieve your goal will break your neck i guess....still wishing you all the best.

I've come to the conclusion that it's a prerequisite for stigzler to find the most involved, intense and time consuming project out there, and that's the one he picks.

[stigzler]

Busted.

[ClassicGMR]

Good point. This is any controller made for any system/console. I know that' potentially a very long list!!

The main focus will be the mainstream controllers for consoles. For example DualShock2, Xbox etc. I also realize that a lot will just be generically known as "Xbox controller" for e.g.

You may want to try and drop this guy an email. He has been working on the BlissBox adapter builds for a long time. His KickStarter failed but he has been doing it for a few years now and probably has a good bit of information. Just a thought.

[stigzler]

Thanks gmr. Will have a look.