There is
a known issue with the 50th Anniversary version of this game, but
luckily there is also a work-around.
If your PS2 adapter cables are gray: Simply press Select+Start in the
game, then press Select+Square, then press Start to play. You might
have to do this a couple of times to get it to recognize it, but once
it does the game works fine.
If your PS2 adapter cables are black: Do NOT press Select+Start, instead simply press the Start button when it says no controller recognized.