Wireless PS2 Controller on PS1: Not Compatible; Requires PS1-Specific Wireless Adapter

No. A wireless PS2 controller (Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz dongle) will not work on a PlayStation 1.

Technical Mismatch

• PS1 Controller Port: Proprietary synchronous serial (SPI-like) bus. Expects wired DualShock/Analog protocol.
• PS2 Wireless: Translates Bluetooth/2.4GHz → USB HID or PS2 proprietary wireless protocol. PS1 has no USB, no Bluetooth stack, no driver for the dongle.

Real Solutions for Wireless PS1

• PS1 Wireless Adapters (RetroBit, 8BitDo, Brook): Plug into PS1 controller port; pair with modern Bluetooth controllers (8BitDo, DualShock 4, Xbox, Switch Pro) or included 2.4GHz pad.
• PS1-Specific Wireless Pads: Vintage (Logitech Cordless, Pelican) — rare, expensive, often flaky.
• Wired Extension Cables: Cheap, zero latency, 10–15 ft.

Best modern experience: 8BitDo Retro Receiver (PS1) + 8BitDo controller. Low latency, great battery, works on real hardware.