KOSH [Kommunity Orientated Software Hardware]

Weekly Summary

Week:  12th April 1999

Number:  012

Mailing List:  kosh-hardware-o

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a)

Subject:  Game controllers and USB

Summary of Debate:  Most game controllers for computers or game
                    stations use a serial interface.  Nintendo, for
                    example, uses a three wire serial interface.  With
                    these controllers an adaptor could be provided
                    to use them over USB.  This seems to be the way
                    to go; USB hubs seem to be getting cheaper.  One
                    indicator would be the fact that the chips for a
                    four-node USB hub can be bought for about $4.00,
                    without buying in bulk.