MSX controller to USB adapter

This adapter makes it possible to connect MSX controllers and MSX mouse to an USB port.

Description

With this adapter, you can use a MSX game controllers and mice on your PC.
This adapter is built using advXarch

technology for low latency.

Specifications:

Supports standard 2-button MSX controllers
Supports standard 2-button MSX mice
Recognized as a Joystick or a mouse by the PC (see faq).
Very low latency
Works under Linux, Mac OS X and Windows
Updateable firmware
1 meter (~3ft) USB A to USB C cable included

Total Latency information: (more info)

Default setting: 6ms
Minimum settings: 2ms

Drivers:

None! Uses standard drivers included with supported operating systems.

Management tool: (more info)

Easy to use user interface able to manage several adapters.
Adapter firmware version display and update
Displays the type of controller detected
Adapter configuration:
- Configure D-Pad as axes or buttons
- Configure Mouse or Joystick mode

Ordering

Buy here

In stock : Ships within 5 business days unless noted otherwise (out of stock, pre-order, holidays, etc).

The raphnet online store is temporarily closed for 3 weeks, from May 27 (2026) to June 17. Orders placed before May 27 will be shipped normally.

If you would like to receive a notification when we re-open, please send an e-mail to shop+open@raphnet-tech.com. Consult the relevant FAQ entry for more information.

Item #	ADAP-MSX-USB
Description	MSX controller to USB adapter
Price	$27.99
Country of origin	Japan

We normally ship within 5 days (excluding week-ends and holidays) after payment.
Prices are in US dollars and are subject to change without notice.

Other ways to buy

Also available on Yahoo! Auctions (Japan only)
Search "ADAP-MSX-USB" on ヤフオク

Compatibility list

IMPORTANT: This is not a complete list. If something does not appear here, it simply means that we did not get the chance (or the idea) to test it, or that no one let us know that it works.

Help us improve this page by sending test results by email to support@raphnet-tech.com
Thanks!

Tested Controllers

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Model	Tested by	Supported	Comments
[Gamepad] Arvel Joy Card	raphnet.	Yes
[Gamepad] Sony JS-303T	raphnet.	Yes
[Gamepad] Hudson Soft Joy Card (HC 62-2)	raphnet.	Yes
[Mouse] Elecom M-31 (EGG 200)	raphnet.	Yes
[Mouse] FM-Towns Marty (FMM-MO301)	User	Yes
Megadrive/SMS/Atari controllers	raphnet.	No	Incompatible. Never connect non-MSX devices to this adapter as it could cause damages.

FAQ

Q: Can I use an MSX mouse like a regular mouse on my computer?
A: Yes! If you enable Mouse mode using the adapter manager, the adapter will function as a mouse. You will be able to move the pointer using an MSX mouse, but using an MSX controller will also work.