PSX to USB Adapter issues

[CSBrokaw]

Well, I guess I won't be MAMEan until A. I buy a new one or B. I figure out how to fix the damned thing.

OK, here's the rundown:

I've had this Radioshack PSX to USB adapter since 2004, and it hasn't crapped out on me until a month ago. Everytime I plug it into the USB port now, it gives me this message:

One of the USB devices attached to this computer has malfunctioned, and Windows does not recognize it. For assistance in solving this problem, click this message.

I tried everything. Plugging into a different port, using someone else's computer, but nothing. What have I not done at this point or do you think it's fried and dead?

[Ed Oscuro]

Radio Shack, since 2004, used to work, fiddly little device with no mechanical points of failure...I don't imagine you can fix the device outside of replacing it.

[Gwyrgyn Blood]

Try it on a different machine and see if it works. If it doesn't, it's probably just busted.

[Ed Oscuro]

Try it on a different machine

I tried everything. Plugging into a different port, using someone else's computer

Good news: It's a cheap part and will be easily replaced. That's Radio Shack for ya - easy come, easy go, easy come again.

[CSBrokaw]

Thanks for confirming my suspicions. RIP doing anything good or fun with emulators

2004-2008

If anyone can recommend a better adapter, it would be nice.

[Ed Oscuro]

Anything stopping you from getting a 360 pad? Fully compatible with XP and Vista for shure.

[CSBrokaw]

Seriously? Awesome! My brother already has two controllers, I could probably bum one off him.

But...he only has wireless. Any links to how to get your stuff set up?