Yeah i just checked 2 of my controllers and they don't have it.

Perhaps the unused connection is for the testing phase of the hardware, to relay data of somekind. Or maybe its a legacy of an older ps2 controller and the engineers have figured out a way not to need it, cutting costs. Who knows.

 

Hey,

I just got off the phone with Sony's Technical Support Line, yea and basically they were annoying with me basically saying they are not aware of any manufacturer revisions to the product that would cause a pin to be missing. In fact, the customer service guy had a bit of an attitude with me since the controller worked fine. Even though I explained that on my older PS2 DualShock 2 Controller (with same model number) there were 9 pins!

Does anyone know if the missing pin is a manufacturer error or is this an apparent undocumented revision to the PS2 DualShock 2 Controller (SCPH-10010 U)?

Thanks,

-NGamer

EDIT:

Yeah i just checked 2 of my controllers and they don't have it.

So, just to be clear -- you are missing that same exact pin I am missing?

Perhaps the unused connection is for the testing phase of the hardware, to relay data of somekind. Or maybe its a legacy of an older ps2 controller and the engineers have figured out a way not to need it, cutting costs. Who knows.

That would make sense, however shouldn't any such revisions come out with different model numbers (ie SCPH-XXXXX U)?

Thanks,

-NGamer

 

Have you had a DS2 before? I have one from release date and 2 from the slim era and they don't have it. That's the way it is.

 

Just test the controller..
If rumble works, and analog does, and all the buttons do, then its a perfectly fine pad ><

 

Yeah my controllers for both my ps2 are missing the 8th "Unknown" wire as its called in the picture. Rumble and analog work perfectly for both.

 

White is usually a ground.

 

Just as a note, the old PS1 analog controllers have all nine pins. Don't know if it means anything.

 

Same

i just tried to sell my PS2 and the guy said he couldnt take it because both of my controllers were missing that exact same pin as yours is. Now i am stuck with the system becasue they wont take it without at least 1 controller with all 9 pins. I was about ready to punch the guy in the face.

 

My PS2 controller and my PS1 controller(from the slim era) don't have that pin.
I also have a very old PS1 controller, but I can't find it to check =p

 

Thanks for the help i was wondering why my ps2 remote had only 8 pins not 9