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From: matthew@sunpix.UUCP ( Sun NCAA)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc
Subject: Re: Using a Joystick instead of a Mouse
Message-ID: <241@greens.UUCP>
Date: 19 Sep 88 18:04:59 GMT
Organization: Sun Microsystems, Research Triangle Park, NC
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Since this discussion is aged I'll repost the request.


>>Have any of you plugged an Atari joystick into the serial port and used it
>>instead of a mouse?  Doing so would make playing some games easier.
> All that I need a joystick for is to _indicate direction_.  If I manage to
> interface a joystick to my Toshiba laptop, I will write custom software to

If your interested in a commercial solution to problem, grab the latest issue
of Computer Shopper and look at the Dexxa International ad on page 198. They 
show a Joystick that will plug into an IBM game connector or a serial port.

Its high points are:

-Full Joystick operation
-Microsoft emulation for instant software compatibilty
-Automatic cursor control allows you to place the cursor 
 anywhere on your screen
-RS-232 ASCII output
-Ergonomical unit takes up less than 4 inches of deskspace.
-Free "Paint It!(tm) program.

Price: $49.95 + $5 Shipping 
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