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===Pad (input) plugins===
===Pad (input) plugins===
Default PCSX2 installation allows you to select of of three PAD plugins:
Default PCSX2 installation allows you to select one of three PAD plugins:
#LilyPad v0.11.0
#LilyPad v0.11.0
#Pokopom 2.1.0  
#Pokopom 2.1.0  
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This is arguably the most advanced PAD plugin for PCSX2. Use ''configure'' button to open LilyPad configuration dialog.<br />
This is arguably the most advanced PAD plugin for PCSX2. Use ''configure'' button to open LilyPad configuration dialog.<br />
You'll see a configuration dialog (pictured, click to enlarge).
You'll see a configuration dialog (pictured, click to enlarge).
*LilyPad supports keyboards, mouse, game pads and XBOX 360 pads. Also it includes some very handy hacks for use with PCSX2 like the ESC hack or the Disable Screensaver option.  
*LilyPad supports keyboards, mouse, game pads and XBOX 360 pads. It also has some very handy hacks like ''ESC hack'' or ''Disable Screensaver'' option.  
*The downside is that you '''will''' need to configure the plugin fully at least once before playing any game and it may take quite some time if you are not familiar with it.
*LilyPad downside is that you '''will''' need to configure the plugin fully at least once before playing any game and it may take quite some time if you are not familiar with it.
*For a very detailed description about what each setting does and how to properly configure it visit [[LilyPad]] article and/or the official [http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-LilyPad-0-10-0 thread of the plugin].
*For a very detailed description about what each setting does and how to properly configure it visit [[LilyPad]] article and/or the official [http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-LilyPad-0-10-0 thread of the plugin].


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====Pokopom====
====Pokopom====
[[image:Pokopom_Settings.jpg|thumb|left|Pokopom]]
[[image:Pokopom_Settings.jpg|thumb|left|Pokopom]]
This plugin is much easier to handle for the new users whilst it still allows for great options flexibility (and some of the options are not implemented in LilyPad) Use ''configure'' button to open Pokopom configuration dialog.<br />
This plugin is much easier to handle for the new users whilst it still allows for a great options flexibility (and some of its options are not implemented in LilyPad) Use ''configure'' button to open Pokopom configuration dialog.<br />
You'll see a configuration dialog (pictured, click to enlarge).
You'll see a configuration dialog (pictured, click to enlarge).
*Pokopom is a relatively new input plugin developed by '''KrossX'''. Some of the unique features include pressure sensitivity support and rumble with a custom curve and more.
*Pokopom is a relatively new input plugin developed by '''KrossX'''. Some of the unique features include pressure sensitivity support, rumble with a custom curve and more.


*For a very detailed description about what each setting does and how to properly configure the plugin, visit the [http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-Pokopom-KrossX-s-Pad-Plugin official thread of the plugin] and/or check the small [https://code.google.com/p/magical-tools/wiki/Pokopom Pokopom Wiki].
*For a very detailed description about what each setting does and how to properly configure the plugin, visit the [http://forums.pcsx2.net/Thread-Pokopom-KrossX-s-Pad-Plugin official thread of the plugin] and/or check the small [https://code.google.com/p/magical-tools/wiki/Pokopom Pokopom Wiki].
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====SSSPSX====
====SSSPSX====
[[image:SSSPSX_Settings.png|thumb|left|SSSPSX]]
[[image:SSSPSX_Settings.png|thumb|left|SSSPSX]]
This plugin is the oldest of the three and does not require much fiddling but somewhat lacks in the option department. There are some very picky games that will still refuse to work with any other plugin but this one (for instance [[Warriors of Might and Magic]]). Use configure button to open SSSPSX configuration dialog.<br />
This plugin is the oldest of the three and does not require much fiddling but somewhat lacks in the options department. But there are still some very picky games that refuse to work with any other plugin except for SSSPSX (for instance [[Warriors of Might and Magic]]). Use configure button to open SSSPSX configuration dialog.<br />
You'll see a configuration dialog (pictured, click to enlarge).
You'll see a configuration dialog (pictured, click to enlarge).
*The dialog will allow you to configure keyboard keys to emulate PS2 controller input. If you want to clear a key assignment you can click on the respective button and wait until the ''Timeout'' timer reaches zero.
*The dialog will allow you to configure keyboard keys to emulate PS2 controller input. If you want to clear a key assignment you can click on the respective button and wait until the ''Timeout'' timer reaches zero.
*The plugin can emulate up to two DualShock2 controllers (use the tabs to switch between them).
*The plugin can emulate up to two DualShock2 controllers (use dialog tabs to switch between them).
*SSSPSX Pad supports analog input emulation. Use ''LX'', ''LY'', ''RX'', ''RY'' buttons to assign keys to analog axis. ''LX'' is for Left analog X-Axis, ''LY'' is for Left analog Y-Axis, ''RX'' is for Right analog X-Axis and ''RY'' is for Right analog Y-Axis.
*SSSPSX Pad supports analog input emulation. Use ''LX'', ''LY'', ''RX'', ''RY'' buttons to assign keys to analog axis. ''LX'' is for Left analog X-Axis, ''LY'' is for Left analog Y-Axis, ''RX'' is for Right analog X-Axis and ''RY'' is for Right analog Y-Axis.
*''R3'' and ''L3'' emulate buttons on the analog stick of the PS2 controller.
*''R3'' and ''L3'' emulate buttons on the analog stick of the PS2 controller.
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