Author Topic: Convert DB-9 to NES 7pin plug on a Mayflash NES/SNES to Wii adapter  (Read 494 times)

April 26, 2010, 08:41:03 PM
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satoshi_matrix

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Hey guys, have you guys heard of the Mayflash NES/SNES to Wii adapter? It's a neat little adapter that plugs into the Wiimote and converts SNES and NES controllers into pseudo Classic Controllers. You can find them on ebay for $20.

Only problem is that the NES connection is the DB-9 Famiclone standard.

I'm not sure how many of you might be interested but just in case, I made a tutorial on how to replace the connector with an actual NES connector, allowing you to use first party NES controllers on your Wii.

http://satoshimatrix.wordpress.com/2010/04/20/mayflash-nessnes-to-wii-adapter-overview/

tutorial:
http://satoshimatrix.wordpress.com/2010/04/25/160/

Playing Wii VC games as well as Megaman 9 and 10 with an NES controller is just awesome.
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April 26, 2010, 08:54:11 PM
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I got this adapter. It takes any snes, nes, genesis or n64 controller on the wii or gamecube.

http://cgi.ebay.com/4-1-SNES-NES-GENESIS-N64-WII-CONTROLLER-ADAPTER-/120558271669?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item1c11d53cb5

Its awesome! I've had no troubles with any controller i've thrown at it so far. Its really nice for my Megaman Anniversary collection for the gamecube,




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April 27, 2010, 01:12:01 AM
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While at first glance that adapter appears to be superior as it does more for around the same price, the biggest difference is that's really a Gamecube adapter, not a Wii Adapter. This adapter is fantastic if you've got the itch to play digital controller driven Gamecube games and of course the almighty Gameboy Player, but fewer and fewer Wii games are still supporting Gamecube support and some are only going Classic Controller now, such as Megaman 9 and 10.   

Since the Mayflash adapter plugs directly into the Wiimote, the NES and SNES controllers are reconzied as Classic Controllers, not Gamecube controllers. Not only can you now use those controllers to play Megaman 9 and 10 and other VC and Wii games, you can also do so semi-wirelessly. My tut shows how to modify the Mayflash adapter with a real NES port. A bit of work but well worth it if you want to play Megaman 9 and 10 with a real NES controller to compete the experience.

shenske no offense intended, but I find it puzzling you would use MMAC as an example for why the adapter you linked to is so good. With any of the other four adapters, wouldn't the control still be reversed on every controller? I love Megaman more than most people would find healthy and I own MMAC for all three consoles, but man the backwards controls make the GC version nearly unplayable. I was able to do so only because it was the first version I bought and I wanted to see the G4 interview so badly I was willing to put up with the shotty controls.

That being said, I've seen that adapter and I've thought of picking it up. That adapter converts NES/SNES/Genesis/N64 to act as Gamecube controllers. Can you please list the button mappings for each? NES should be easy to assume. Use this formula. 

NES       GC

A          A
B          B
Start     Start
Select   Z

Does it support The Six button Genesis controller? What about N64 accessories like the Rumble Pak?

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April 27, 2010, 02:18:51 AM
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how about a master system controller?  as this was virtually same size and build quality as a NES controller, but with standard 9 pin D connector.

April 27, 2010, 08:06:05 PM
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This is where it gets confusing. There are at least four different protocols in DB-9 connections that differ from each other making them incomparable with any other group. Here's the four groupings:


1. DB-9 A - Atari/Commodore/Sega Master System

2. DB-9 B - Sega Genesis/Megadrive

3. DB-9 C - Asian Famiclone standard

4. DB-9 D - VGA video cables


Since Master System is in group A, you will get no output if you plug it into a group C DB-9 port.
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