Need some advice please

foster grant · 16 Jul 2013 at 14:21

OK so I'm looking to buy a Joystick for my daughter to use with her games ...but not sure what to go for , anyone help at all please ?

thanx

ExRayTed · 16 Jul 2013 at 15:54

Joystick? Why not a gamepad? There are a large variety available to suit smaller hands and, unlike a joystick, don't require a solid base to put it on.

foster grant · 16 Jul 2013 at 16:02

ExRayTed said:
Joystick? Why not a gamepad? There are a large variety available to suit smaller hands and, unlike a joystick, don't require a solid base to put it on.

She already has an XBOX controller but as she has some fine motor skill issues a joystick would sometimes be easier for her to use

farlow2012 · 16 Jul 2013 at 16:24

would a ps1/2/3 style controller not be easier as there smaller

ExRayTed · 16 Jul 2013 at 21:36

foster grant said:
She already has an XBOX controller but as she has some fine motor skill issues a joystick would sometimes be easier for her to use

I see. How old is she?

foster grant · 16 Jul 2013 at 23:27

shes 11 , but has the intellect of someone much older...she has some fine motor skill issues due to mild cerebral palsy , she also has Apergers Syndrome ie very high functioning autism ..so giving her no more than two options ie XBOX Controller and a Joystick is better for her

ExRayTed · 17 Jul 2013 at 11:42

Hmm, so something quite robust for smaller hands would be best. Unlikely to need all the hat switches or throttles of a flight stick.

There are a few out there that would be suitable..try searching google for 'Lujex Classic USB Arcade Game Shock Joystick Controller'

Seems to fit the bill..big, sturdy and ideal for smaller hands

foster grant · 17 Jul 2013 at 12:56

OK thanx ExRay ...I'll give that a closer look later