PCEngine controller to USB adapter

An adapter for connecting a PC Engine controller to an USB port.

  • The adapter (Grey Edition)
  • The adapter (Black Edition)
  • The adapter
  • Example (with PI-PD6)
  • Example (with Avenue Pad 6)
  • Example (with XHE-3 and XE-1AP)
  • Adapter manager screenshot

Description

With this adapter, you can connect original PCEngine controllers to an USB port for a more realistic emulation experience or general gaming. Built using advXarch technology advXarch for high performance and low latency.

Specifications:
  • Supported controllers:
    • 2-Button controllers
    • 6-Button controllers
    • Multitap (up to 5 ports, for 5 simultaneous controllers)
    • XHE-3 adapter + XE-1AP controller (All 3 analog axis supported)
    • TurboGrafx controllers (adapter required)
  • Low latency
  • Works under Linux, Mac OS X and Windows
  • Updateable firmware
  • Some aspects of the adapter are configurable:
    • The D-Pad can act as buttons or axis
    • Number of players: 1 to 5
    • Configurable polling rate
  • Each adapter has its own serial number.
  • USB cable included.
Management tool: (more info)
  • Easy to use user interface able to manage several adapters.
  • Adapter firmware version display
  • Firmware update function
  • Type of connected controller display
  • Adapter configuration
Total Latency information: (more info)
  • Default setting: 6ms
  • Minimum setting: 2ms
Drivers:
  • None! Uses standard drivers included with supported operating systems.

Ordering

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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-PCE-USB-GY
DescriptionPCEngine controller to USB adapter - Grey Edition
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Price$27.99
Country of originJapan
Item #ADAP-PCE-USB
DescriptionPCEngine controller to USB adapter - Black Edition
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Price$27.99
Country of originJapan

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.

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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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ModelTested bySupportedComments
NEC PI-PD6raphnet.Yes
AvenuePad 6 (NAPD-1002)raphnet.Yes
AvenuePad 3UserYes
XHE-3 + XE-1APraphnet.YesAnalog and digital modes
sodipeng 5 player multitapraphnet.Yes
TurboPad (HES-PAD-01)raphnet.YesTurboGrafx controller to PCEngine adapter required
5 player multitap (NEC PI-PD003)UserYes
Arcade Pad 6 controllerUserYes

Tested Systems

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SystemTested bySupportedComments
Windows 11raphnet.Yes
Windows 10raphnet.Yes
Linuxraphnet.Yes
Mac OS Xraphnet.Yes
Raspberry Pi 3 (RetroPie)UserYes
MISTer FpgaUserYes

Download(s) & Link(s)

DescriptionLink
How to test your USB adapters and controllersVisit page

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Keywords

Adapters
Gaming
USB
PCEngine
advXarch