Joystick For Pc

The joystick

A device that is designed for analog input into a digital environment, one of the many peripherals used for PC gaming. A stick is built with a pivot at the base, the variations in angle are read by the PC. Joysticks have their origins in the aviation industry. It is still the main control in many civilian and military aircrafts.

The joystick designed for gaming has multiple buttons on it that can be used for different actions within the game, such as shooting. The buttons usually go under the thumb and index finger. The base block of the joystick could also have more buttons on it for enhanced options.

More often joysticks are used for flight simulation and fighting games on PCs. There are not that many games that support the use of one, which limits the usage. People do enjoy the nostalgia factor with joysticks and others use them to avoid carpal tunnel syndrome.

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Joysticks are available form a handful of brands, the known ones include Logitech and Thrustmaster. The prices vary but are relatively high for something that one would not make use of too often.