Playstation 2 Dualshock controllers are working, but it seems that my console is not reading any actions to my controller, any advice?

some games only except dualshock2s and if it is it says it right next to where the cord comes out of the controller or any version of mad cats should work

you need a dualshock controller.

Do you have the controller that came with the PS2? If so, is it an original Dualshock 2? If it is, then it should work. If it is not, I think that the only thing you can do is buy another controller. There are also others that work. I have a Logitech Cordless Action Controller that works with BF2.

I picked up the folling troubleshooting tips from the PlayStation Knowledge Center. I know it may seem silly or insulting; This is not my intention. Problems like this are usually just little things you're over-looking. Give thest tips a shot, one by one, and see if your solution is in here. If it isn't, message me back here & we'll try something else to get your controller working, ok? By the way... Is it a sixaxis controller or dualshock?

• Verify if the SIXAXIS or DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller works with the USB cable.
  
• Verify that the SIXAXIS or DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller's battery is charged.
  
• Attempt to pair the SIXAXIS or DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller to another PLAYSTATION 3 system. This helps determine whether the problem is with the system or the controller.
  
• Attempt to connect another SIXAXIS or DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller to the PLAYSTATION 3.
  
• Move closer to the PLAYSTATION 3 system. The maximum range for Bluetooth is 30 feet.
  
• Make sure you have less than seven Bluetooth peripherals paired with the PLAYSTATION 3.
  
• Unplug any other USB device plugged into the system when pairing the SIXAXIS or DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller.

its all about dualshock 2 controllers. if you get these, it will work for all games. see, a dualshock 2 controller is like the head of a pack. it works for everything. you probably have a dualshock or just a ps1 controller. try buying a dualshock 2 controller, and you shouldnt have that problem anymore. proud to be part of your help.
-brandon

You are probably using a Playstation 1 controller. You are required to use a Dualshock 2 controller.

yes have to get driver for it

U UNPLUGGED THE SECON CONTROLLER SO PLUG IT BACK IN DUH

Depend of the game, if the game need a DualShock 2 the ps1 controller is not compatible. Check in the box of the game. "DUALSHOCK 2 Required"
If you play a ps1 game in ps2 is 100% compatible.

Usually, all dualshock controllers malfunction after a year or so. Do not be surprised.