you dont actually need an extension cable to do it. you can just cut off the end of the controller cable, but you wont be able to use it in your psx again. you could also get a printer extension cable and just wire the female 25 pin to the pads plugin part.
as for the simple wires thing, you also need diodes, however some people have had problems with them and avoided them altogether..
as for the simple wires thing, you also need diodes, however some people have had problems with them and avoided them altogether..