Taking Retro Gaming Wireless!
In my last post I talked about converting my old desktop into a retro gaming PC. It's running Windows 7 Home Premium with specs that even old laptops would openly mock. Still, it'll work for what I need and costs me practically nothing, so why not?
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My next step in the process is going wireless. I don't want to keep pulling a kitchen chair up to the TV to play games. Rather than buy multiple USB extension cables, I ordered a wireless converter. This will let me have the keyboard in my lap, mouse on the end table and I can game from my living room chair, couch, etc.
(Source: Amazon)
It says the device is only compatible with USB mice and keyboards but I plan to test that. I have a spare powered USB hub I plan to hook into it and see if I can also run my Logitech wired gaming controller through it as well. If not, I may just have to get an extension cable for the controller. It won't be the end of the world. I vaguely recall also having owned a wireless Logitech gaming controller at one point, so I'll have to do some digging and see if I can find it. Either way, this will be a nice upgrade to the system!
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Very cool! Now moving into the wireless age with retro gaming! That's awesome!
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Thanks! Yes, all because of my own laziness. 😆
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I'm glad you are getting it working! I have a wireless gaming controller that I use with my retropi.
Thanks! Yeah, it's fun! Both of my boys were playing Pokémon Crystal on an emulator yesterday. It was good times!
At worst case I'll figure something out and get a wireless controller set up for it. The convenience is worth it.
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Thanks! 🙂
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Brilliant.
I've been thinking of doing this for my retro stick too. Those wireless controllers that come with the 20k games stick are okay, but a proper low-latency mod like this is on another level. How's the battery life on the modded controllers?
Sadly, this device doesn't work with my Logitech F310. I'm not really a fan of batteries, so I may look into a rechargeable option down the road. For now, I'm cheating out and just getting a 9ft high speed USb extension cable. 😆
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Okay. But at some points battery is highly recommended.