How I solved the axis problem

When I got a newer computer with Windows 7, my old PS2 controller adapter wouldn't work with it. Determined to get back into arrow stomping, and wanting to use my metal PS2 pad, I sought out adapters that would work in Windows 7. Some of the ones I tried had the problem where they couldn't Up+Down or Left+Right.

To use your PS2 pads in Windows 7 on Stepmania, start with this adapter: http://www.amazon.com/Universal-Adapter-XBOX360-PS3-PS2-USB/dp/B0089OBLDO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395889485&sr=8-1&keywords=mayflash+ps2

The Mayflash 3 in 1 can take controllers from the PS2/PS3/360 and connect them to a PC (or a PS3 or a 360 for that matter).

If you have MotionInJoy installed, the PS2 pad will register as a PS3 controller. From there, choose Custom and Select 'Create'. Next to 'D-Pad Up', there's a drop down box in the 'Device' column. The selection defaults to 'GamePad'; switch it to 'Keyboard'. Then, choose the keyboard key you'd like for the Up arrow from the pop-up diagram. Repeat this process for D-Pad Down, Right, and Left.

Some adapters only register as controllers, but from what I can tell, MotioninJoy will allow PS3 controllers and certain adapters to register as Gamepads, Keyboards, and Mice all at the same time.

I tried this, along with everything else on the old forum. I still have the axis problem. It's 2014. Is there really still no other solution for this game-breaking problem other than recommendations to buy things that usually end up not working for me anyway? :(

It may be 2014, but it's a hardware issue and limitation. Pads that were designed for different hardware more than a generation of gaming ago do not work on hardware with which they were not designed to work. There are some workarounds that aren't necessarily reliable, or you can buy a pad that is specifically designed to work with pc.

It may be 2014, but it's a hardware issue and limitation. Pads that were designed for different hardware more than a generation of gaming ago do not work on hardware with which they were not designed to work. There are some workarounds that aren't necessarily reliable, or you can buy a pad that is specifically designed to work with pc.
I concur, there are cheap pads that work on all systems, get one of them rather than HOPING for a working adapter. You will also avoid the inherrent lag in any adapter.

Now if you want a dance pad that works on the Wii U with DDR Hottest Party, that is where the fun begins (BTW if anyone wants a dance pad for this very reason and owns an Omega, I'll see what I can do).

Thank you both for answering. Unfortunately, the only foam mat (don't live on ground floor so mandatory for less jumping noise) I could find for USB was this one http://www.futuremax.eu/en/5in1-deluxe-ddr-ignition-dance-mat-v25-for-wii-ga.html , http://www.ebay.ie/itm/DDR-Dance-Mats-Deluxe-HARD-Foam-Inserts-PC-USB-PS2-Wii-Xbox-set-of-2pcs-/201071307178?pt=UK_Controllers_Attachments&hash=item2ed0c8a9aa and as you can see from the description in the first link, they're recommending an adapter to go with it as it's only sometimes compatible, so 70 euros later even if I buy a USB one, it still might have the axis problem. You have my sympathies about the WiiU thing though. I know what it's like run around in circles trying all manner of drivers and equipment. I doubt you're the only one with that problem, so hopefully there'll be a solution soon

Thank you both for answering. Unfortunately, the only foam mat (don't live on ground floor so mandatory for less jumping noise) I could find for USB was this one http://www.futuremax.eu/en/5in1-deluxe-ddr-ignition-dance-mat-v25-for-wii-ga.html , http://www.ebay.ie/itm/DDR-Dance-Mats-Deluxe-HARD-Foam-Inserts-PC-USB-PS2-Wii-Xbox-set-of-2pcs-/201071307178?pt=UK_Controllers_Attachments&hash=item2ed0c8a9aa and as you can see from the description in the first link, they're recommending an adapter to go with it as it's only sometimes compatible, so 70 euros later even if I buy a USB one, it still might have the axis problem. You have my sympathies about the WiiU thing though. I know what it's like run around in circles trying all manner of drivers and equipment. I doubt you're the only one with that problem, so hopefully there'll be a solution soon
Nah, the Wii U would be easy, but it would have to be wireless...

I'd just take an old broken Wii controller, and solder wires to the inputs within. I'll probably do it just to show it can be done as everyone thinks you can't play DDR on the Wii U or on the Wii Slim because they don't have gamecube ports.

You may want to look at this:
http://www.amazon.com/PS2-Energy-Foam-Deluxe-Dance-Playstation/dp/B000GHG0BA/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

Not sure what the situation is on international shipping though.

Unfortunately, the only foam mat (don't live on ground floor so mandatory for less jumping noise) I could find for USB was this one http://www.futuremax.eu/en/5in1-deluxe-ddr-ignition-dance-mat-v25-for-wii-ga.html [...] and as you can see from the description in the first link, they're recommending an adapter to go with it as it's only sometimes compatible
This foam mat does not suffer from the axis problem, it works perfectly fine on most PCs. The reason they recommend an adapter is because there are cases where the usb port does not provide enough electricity for the pad to properly work. Switching OS-es or changing to USBV1.0/USBV2.0 in the bios helps most of the time. Counterintuitively a low quality usb adapter also helps as it tricks the os into thinking more juice is needed.