ADB joysticks
ADB joysticks were a class of gaming input devices designed to connect to Apple Macintosh and Apple IIGS computers via the Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) interface. These joysticks provided digital input, leveraging ADB's standardized serial communication protocol to offer a more integrated and often…
Key facts
- First appeared
- 1986
- Category
- technology
- Problem solved
- ADB joysticks addressed the need for standardized and integrated digital game input on Apple computers, moving away from dedicated, often proprietary analog game ports. They leveraged the Apple Desktop Bus to allow game controllers to share a single serial connection with other input devices like keyboards and mice, reducing port clutter and simplifying peripheral management for users.
- Platforms
- Apple IIGS, Apple Macintosh (1986-1998)
Related technologies
Notable users
- Apple IIGS users
- Gamers on classic Apple platforms
- Apple Macintosh users (late 1980s-1990s)