# MSX Joystick

(at the computer)
(at the joystick cable)

9 PIN D-SUB MALE at the computer.
9 PIN D-SUB FEMALE at the joystick cable.

Pin | Name | Dir | Description
--- | --- | --- | ---
1 | /FORWARD |  | Forward
2 | /BACK |  | Backward
3 | /LEFT |  | Left
4 | /RIGHT |  | Right
5 | +5V |  | +5 VDC (50mA max)
6 | /TRG1 |  | Trigger A / Output 1
7 | /TRG2 |  | Trigger A / Output 1
8 | OUTPUT |  | Output 3
9 | GND |  | Signal Ground

Note: Direction is Computer relative Joystick.

Warning: Pin 5 is +5V on MSX and Mouse Button 2 on Amiga. Since Amiga mousebutton is active low, connecting an Amiga mouse to a MSX and pressing mousebutton 2 will shortcut the supply voltage.

Contributor: Joakim Ögren

Source:
Mayer's SV738 X'press I/O map

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Document last modified: 2001-06-08