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| − | A '''joystick''' | + | 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. |
| − | + | ==Other Controllers== | |
Keyboard and Mouse is common for PC games. | Keyboard and Mouse is common for PC games. | ||
Revision as of 10:13, May 6, 2008
A joystick is an older style of gaming interface device, used as a control device in video games. 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.
Other Controllers
Keyboard and Mouse is common for PC games. The modern gaming console such as PS3 or XBOX uses a handheld controller pad that is different. The Nintendo Wii has brought in motion sensors to expand the game controller's application even further.