Atari 7800 Joystick

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Pinout

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9 PIN D-SUB MALE at the Atari.

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9 PIN D-SUB FEMALE at the joystick cable.

Pin Color Dir Description
1 WHT Arrowl.png Up
2 BLU Arrowl.png Down
3 GRN Arrowl.png Left
4 BRN Arrowl.png Right
5 RED Arrowl.png Button (R)ight (-)
6 ORG  ? Both buttons (+)
7 n/c - Not connected
8 BLK Arrow.png Ground(-)
9 YLW Arrowl.png Button (L)eft (-)

Notes:

  • Direction is Computer relative Joystick.
  • Connect Direction and Button(L/R) to Ground for action.
  • And Both Button to Button L and Button R for action.

Contributions

Sources

  • Classic Atari 2600/5200/7800 Game Systems FAQ