Are DA-15 and DB-15 connecters the same? \ VOGONS

Are DA-15 and DB-15 connecters the same?

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First post, by whatamansion2

Posted on 2026-01-21, 17:00

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I'm wanting to get an extension cable for my Gravis gamepad that has a gameport connector. I tried looking for a DA-15 extension, but everything I seem to find is DB-15. Are these the same type of connectors? They look the same, but I don't know if it will work. This is the cable I'm looking at getting : https://www.winford.com/products/ext15.php

Reply 1 of 3, by maxtherabbit

Posted on 2026-01-21, 21:15

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"DB-15" doesn't actually exist. DA-15 is the correct designation. That said, most vendors call it DB-15 and it is the same and will work

Reply 2 of 3, by Grzyb

Posted on 2026-01-22, 05:55

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DB-15 would be something of the size of DB-25, but with only 15 pins.

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Reply 3 of 3, by whatamansion2

Posted on 2026-01-22, 16:25

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maxtherabbit wrote on 2026-01-21, 21:15:

"DB-15" doesn't actually exist. DA-15 is the correct designation. That said, most vendors call it DB-15 and it is the same and will work

Thanks to both of you for the reply! I ended up messaging the website and he said basically what you said. Said it will work fine on the Gravis gamepad. So glad to hear, as I needed a pretty lengthy cable for my setup.

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