Atari 800 Basic Reference Manual

STRIG
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Figure 10-3. Joystick Controller Movement
Fonnat:
STRIG(aexp)
Example:
100 IF STRIG(3) = 0 THEN PRINT "FIRE TORPEDO"
The STRIG function works th e same way as the PTRIG function . It can be used
with both the joystick and k ey board c ontroller s.
GO So un d.s and Ga me Contro llers

Atari 800 Specifications

General

Processor	MOS Technology 6502
Processor Speed	1.79 MHz
ROM	10 KB
Graphics	ANTIC and GTIA chips
Release Year	1979
Display Resolution	up to 320 x 192
Colors	128 colors
Sound	4 channels
Storage	Cartridge, cassette, floppy disk
Ports	Cartridge, serial, monitor
Operating System	Atari OS