Every once in a while there's a little lag when the PS2/USB cable is used, but that was the only inconvenience. It was as simple as connecting the cables and then plugging the USB end into the computer. I went into the Default Game Options and enabled HotRodSE input and never had a problem.

I never once had to plug a keyboard into the HotRod to make it work.


> > Do a search on eBay for "USB to PS2 PS/2 MOUSE KEYBOARD CONVERTER CABLE
> ADAPTER"
> > (or something similar) to find this:
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> > Here is an auction for one of them on eBay (as of 12/17). $2.49 with free
> > shipping. I've been using them with my Hanaho Hotrod for years.
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> > > I have two PS2 hotrods... they are both practically new... one still in
> > > box... is there an easy way to upgrade them to usb?
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> Years ago I remember looking into these. The feedback I got at the time was
> that the adapters would lag and/or drop key inputs, especially if multiple keys
> were pressed at the same time. You ever have any problems with that one?
>
> I bought one of those SmartJoy FRAG adapters a few years back that let you hook
> up a keyboard and mouse to the (original) xbox. I managed to rig up the Hotrod
> to my xbox through that, but programming it was a pain in the ass and I could
> only get the 1p controls to work.
>
> One more thing: If you use the usb adapter, do you still need to have a keyboard
> plugged into the Hotrod for the Hotrod to function? I've never gotten mine to
> work without a keyboard plugged into it when the computer boots up.
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