PlayStation Analog Joystick

The PlayStation Analog Joystick (SCPH-1110) is Sony's first analog controller for the PlayStation, and is the precursor to the PlayStation Dual Analog Controller. It is often incorrectly [ [http://eatsushi.org/content/console/psx_tools/dox/PDG.doc] Sony Document] referred to as the "Sony Flightstick" (not to be confused with the "Flightstick" line of joysticks for PlayStation consoles by third-party peripheral manufacturer Hori).

History

Announced to the public in August 1995, [ [http://www.gamezero.com/team-0/whats_new/past/news9508.html] Gamezero.com] the Analog Joystick was released to the public in Japan in early April 1996. [ [http://maru-chang.com/hard/scph/index.php/english] Maru-Chang.com]

Features

The Analog Joystick uses potentiometer technology previously introduced on consoles such as the Vectrex; instead of relying on binary eight-way switches, the controller can detect minute angular changes through the entire range of motion. The stick also features a thumb-operated digital hat switch on the right joystick, corresponding to the traditional D-pad, and used for instances when simple digital movements were necessary.

A compatibility mode for the Analog Joystick was included in the Dual Analog Controller, Sony's first analog revision of its original gamepad design.

List of games with Analog Joystick support

* Ace Combat (Series) [http://home.comcast.net/~metrbb/vidgames/accessories.html Videogame peripheral list] (last updated 1998)]
* Andretti Racing
* Armored Trooper Votoms (Japan)
* Atari Collection 2 (Paperboy, Roadblasters, Marble Madness)
* Bogey Dead 6 released at the same time as the Analog Joystick [ [http://www.game-rave.com/psx/playstation_perfect_guide/glossary/index.html] Playstation Perfect Guide glossary]
* Car & Driver Grand Tour Racing '98
* Colony Wars (Series)
* Cyberia
* Descent and Descent 2 ("Descent Maximum" on the Playstation)
* Elemental Gearbolt
* EOS: Edge of Skyhigh (Japan)
* Formula 1 Championship Edition
* Mechwarrior 2 (Arcade Combat Edition)
* Namco Museum Vol. 4 (Assault only)
* Newman / Haas Racing
* Nightmare Creatures
* Project Gaiairy (Japan)
* Rise 2: Resurrection
* Shadow Master
* Slamscape
* Steel Reign
* The Need for Speed
* [ [http://www.allgame.com/cg/agg.dll?p=agg&sql=1:7987] Allgame.com]
* Vigilante 8
* Wing Commander IV

Other

The Analog Joystick can be connected to the PC via an USB adapter and also via a DirectPad Pro style parallel port interface [ [http://www.koders.com/c/fidF528CD4CBC134F94A0D720FF790C4E31C447D913.aspx] Allegro library source (psxpad.c)] which can be accessed under Windows using the DirectPad [ [http://www.aldostools.com/dpad.html] Aldo's Tools] or other drivers. The Allegro library provides the same functionality for developers.

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