Technical Terms - Hardware (A-Z) - Joystick

What is a joystick commonly used to control?

• Video games

• Smartphones

• Microwaves

• Washing machines

What movements can a joystick provide?

• No movements

• Only quick movements

• Only slow movements

• Slow and quick movements

Which type of games are joysticks best suited for?

• Role-playing games

• Racing games

• Puzzle games

• Flight simulators and flying action games

How do joysticks typically connect to a computer?

• WiFi connection

• Bluetooth connection

• HDMI connection

• USB or serial port connection

What additional buttons do most joysticks include?

• Touchscreen buttons

• Buttons on the base and trigger button

• Voice command buttons

• Motion sensor buttons

Why do some gamers prefer using a joystick for video games?

• Greater control than keyboard keys

• Faster response time

• Cheaper option

• Easier to carry around

What is the function of the buttons on a joystick?

• Take screenshots

• Play music

• Change the color of the joystick

• Assign different functions

Which hand is used to press the buttons on the base of a joystick?

• Hand not guiding the stick

• Hand guiding the stick

• Both hands together

• Foot

What type of movements can the stick on a joystick make?

• Only left and right

• Only up and down

• Only in circles

• In any direction

What is a unique feature of some joysticks?

• Detachable stick

• Bending stick

• Illuminated stick

• Rotating stick to the left or right