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From: Alex Herbert <aherbert@ndirect.co.uk>
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Subject: Re: Analogue Joystick question.
Date: Tue, 16 Jun 1998 17:18:47 +0000
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James Chow wrote:

> I'm really asking this question, because I don't actually
> own an analogue joystick.
> Instead I've got the analogue controller which supports
> the joystick functionality.
>
> On the controller we have use of the directional pad
> and 2 joysticks.
> I went to look at some joysticks today, but there
> doesn't to any buttons on them which represent the
> directional pad and they all seem to have only 1
> central joystick.
>
> Can someone explain to me then how a joystick emulates
> the directional pad and double joysticks on an
> analogue controller.
>
> Thanks.
> --
> jc

Hmm...

I don't know what analog joysticks you're looking at, but they sound a
bit crap to me.  The official Sony analog joystick has 2 sticks, but I
don't think they have a directional pad.  When the LED (on your analog
pad) is green, it's emulating this joystick, and I don't think the
direction pad is used.  There is documentation on the SCEE Yaroze site
which explains the button assignments of the various standard
peripherals.

But, anyhow... In answer to your question, I don't see how a joystick
with only 1 stick can be compatible.  I suggest staying well clear of
such devices and stick to your analog controller.


Herbs