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The '''Atari Standard Joystick''' is a [[joystick]] controller that was included with the [[Atari 2600]]. | The '''Atari Standard Joystick''' is a [[joystick]] controller that was included with the [[Atari 2600]] that attached to [[video game console]]s via a [[DE-9]] connector. | ||
It was first released in North America in [[1977]], in Europe in [[1978]], and in Japan in [[1983]]. | It was first released in North America in [[1977]], in Europe in [[1978]], and in Japan in [[1983]]. | ||
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The switch mechanisms of the controller were designed to be easier to mass produce than the CX10. | The switch mechanisms of the controller were designed to be easier to mass produce than the CX10. | ||
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A CX40 joystick with light colors was also available. | |||
It had a light grey base with a black joystick and one large red action button. | |||
It was designed to be used with the [[Atari XE]] models of [[computer]]s. | |||
Like the darker variant, the dotted line of the circle around the joystick has the word "TOP" at its top. | |||
It also had the inexpensive switch mechanisms of the standard model. | |||
[[Category:Computer and video game peripherals]] | [[Category:Computer and video game peripherals]] | ||
[[Category:Computer and video game peripherals by | [[Category:Computer and video game peripherals designed by Atari]] | ||
[[Category:Computer and video game peripherals by | [[Category:Computer and video game peripherals manufactured by Atari]] | ||
[[Category:Computer and video game peripherals released in | [[Category:Computer and video game peripherals manufactured by Atari Corporation]] | ||
[[Category:Computer and video game peripherals released in | [[Category:Computer and video game peripherals manufactured by Sears]] | ||
[[Category:Computer and video game peripherals released in 1977]] | |||
[[Category:Computer and video game peripherals released in 1978]] | |||
[[Category:Computer and video game peripherals released in 1983]] | |||
[[Category:Peripherals for the Atari 2600]] | |||
[[Category:Physical items owned by WEC Museum]] | [[Category:Physical items owned by WEC Museum]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:57, 1 November 2024
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| Atari Standard Joystick | |
| Developer | Atari |
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| Publisher | Atari, Atari Corporation, Sears |
| Systems | Atari 2600 |
| Released | North America: September 11, 1977 Europe: 1978 Japan: October 1983 |
| Added to Museum | January 1, 2020 |
The Atari Standard Joystick is a joystick controller that was included with the Atari 2600 that attached to video game consoles via a DE-9 connector.
It was first released in North America in 1977, in Europe in 1978, and in Japan in 1983.
CX10 joystick
The original joystick, known as model CX10 or CX-10, was a joystick that contained one large button .
The CX was colored black with yellow details with one large red action button.
The Atari logo on top of the base was yellow as was the circle with a dotted-line that surrounded the joystick.
CX40 joystick
The redesigned joystick, known as model CX40 or CX-40, was also a joystick that contained one large button.
The CX was colored black with one large red action button, without yellow details.
The dotted line of the circle around the joystick has the word "TOP" at its top.
The switch mechanisms of the controller were designed to be easier to mass produce than the CX10.
A CX40 joystick with light colors was also available.
It had a light grey base with a black joystick and one large red action button.
It was designed to be used with the Atari XE models of computers.
Like the darker variant, the dotted line of the circle around the joystick has the word "TOP" at its top.
It also had the inexpensive switch mechanisms of the standard model.
