A really good joy stick for not a lot of money, Logitech Wingman or Logitech Extreme, either one.
Have a Dell Dimension 3000, running XP and have a Ms Pacman game installed. Using the keyboard is kind of a pita. A joystick would be easier. I have a couple of usb ports available. Can I just get a plug and play joystick? Where do you suggest I find one? Does anyone even use a joystick anymore? I feel old fashioned by even asking the question. But I know my 5 year old (and I too) would be happy playing the game with a joystick. Thanks. Ed.

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