Suncom's Starfighter stick, Kraftjoysticks, and
WI
CO
joysticks. Suncom's Starfighter
is
reason-
able in cost and
is
sturdier than the
Atarijoy-
stick. It offers good control and
is
comfortable
to
hold. Kraftjoysticks are
good
when
pinpoint
accuracy
is
required.
These
joysticks are avail-
able in
both
left- and right-handed versions.
WICO
joysticks are sturdy and come in enough
handgrip styles
to
please even
si
x-armed Venu-
sians.
If
you
find
that
you need ajoystick for
your
games, check
out
the brands, styles, and
prices available, then select the one
with
which
you
feel the most comfortable.
Padd
l
es
A
paddle
is a small wheel
that
moves back and
forth,
allowing
you
to
move left and right
on
the
screen very quickly.
The
paddle also
has
a firing
button
. Fewer games require paddle controllers,
and the choices are
limited.
You
may
want
to
stick
with
Atari units, as they are reliable. Atari
also makes a combination joystick/paddle con-
troller called the Super Controller.
This
unit
is
a
joystick
that
rotates on
an
ax
is
like the paddle
wheel. The Super Controller can be used for
games requiring either ajoystick
or
a paddle.
Trackballs
The
trackball
is
a fairly large controller
that
is
usually set on a table (or on
your
lap). This
type
of
controller allows
you
to
move very quickly,
while still retaining
tight
control. While there are
a number
of
trackball controllers available from
other manufacturers, the Atari Trakball
unit
fea-
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