Welcome to the Joystick Unit Multi-Port (JUMP) Interface
web site. On this site you can find information on how to build your own
flexible multi-port interface to connect up to 5 NES/SNES controllers to a
standard PC parallel port!
If you like the idea of salvaging your old junk and
turning it into something great, check out The
Digital Ditch website.
Important note: I
am retiring from the game controller modification business.
I haven't had enough time to make it worthwhile, and
sadly, the technology is just getting too dated and due to a lot of issues,
modifying controllers just isn't as fun anymore. Many computers no longer even
have parallel ports, and I have recently had issues with parallel ports on
newer computers that prevent the controllers from working. The site will stay
up and I'll still be checking the email account to help people doing who have
questions about doing their own modifications, but I won't be modifying or
selling any controllers from now on. If I have left any reference on this site
implying I am taking orders, that reference is outdated. Sorry...
What's New with the Site
This site is dedicated to the JUMP Interface which only
supports NES and SNES controllers. If you would like to build an adapter for a
different type of controller, download the DirectPad Pro drivers available on
the Drivers page and follow the included instructions.
If you would like to order a pre-built non-JUMP type of controller or a set of
NES/SNES controllers without the JUMP wiring, visit the non-JUMP
Information Page to learn more.
Have you ever wished you could use your favorite
console joystick to play your PC games with? It turns out all that with a few
modifications, a standard Nintendo or Super Nintendo controller can be
transformed into a digital PC joystick. What's more, up to 5 controllers can be
connected to the PC at the same time!
The JUMP Interface uses a standard circuit
design and drivers that you will find elsewhere on the internet. What sets the JUMP
interface apart is that JUMP separates the necessary wiring into an external
interface box instead of permanently joining the adapter circuitry and the
controller. The NES/SNES joystick cables are modified to use a standard 9-pin
connection to connect to the interface box. Since the crossover wiring is handled in
the interface, with a few more modifications you
can still use your gamepad on your console system and then simply disconnect it
and plug it into the JUMP Interface to immediately use it on your PC! What's
more, if you've ever been frustrated by the joystick cable being too
short, those same modifications allow you to use a standard 9-pin extension cable
(much easier to find than a NES extension cable )
on the JUMP Interface OR even your original console to add as much length to the cord as
you want! Click here to see diagrams and view details.
The JUMP Interface drivers are compatible with DOS,
Windows 95/98, and even Linux (although the DOS/Windows version and the Linux
version of the JUMP Interface are not cross compatible for multiple
controllers). Are you intrigued? All details about the JUMP Interface
are provided on this site free of charge. I'd appreciate any feedback (or
donations) if you find this site useful. Also, check out the Order page if you
aren't much of a do-it-yourselfer and would rather just buy the interface and
have your controllers modified for you.
Please read the disclaimer before attempting to build
your own JUMP Interface or to modify your controllers.
