Goto 10: Retro Computing & Gaming

Goto 10: Retro Computing & Gaming

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Retro Joysticks and Game Controllers

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Game controllers have evolved a lot over the years. First introduced with the Atari VCS (aka 2600), the original Atari joystick became a de-facto standard.

With its single button and big, rubber-coated stick it was easy for just about anyone to use. Its 9-pin connector was also later used with the Atari 8-bit computers, Commodore VIC-20, Commodore 64, At…

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