| − | A '''joystick''' is an older style of gaming interface device, used as a control device in [[video game]]s. It features a base, and a long 'stick', or rod, protruding from the base. With one hand one grasps the shaft of the rod and move it in a particular direction to make movements in the game. There is usually a button or several buttons (to activate 'fire' or 'jump' or other features) on the base or on the tip of the shaft to press with your other fingers or thumb. | + | A '''joystick''' is an older style of gaming interface device, used as a controller in [[video game]]s. It features a base, and a long 'stick', or rod, protruding prominently from the base. With one hand one grasps the stick of the rod and move it in a particular direction to make movements in the game. There is usually a button or several buttons (to activate the game's features such as 'fire' or 'jump') on the base or on the tip of the stick to press with your other fingers or thumb. |