# Atari 7800 Joystick

(at the Atari)
(at the joystick cable)

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

Pin | Color | Dir | Description
--- | --- | --- | ---
1 | WHT |  | Up
2 | BLU |  | Down
3 | GRN |  | Left
4 | BRN |  | Right
5 | RED |  | Button (R)ight (-)
6 | ORG | ? | Both buttons (+)
7 | n/c | - | Not connected
8 | BLK |  | Ground(-)
9 | YLW |  | Button (L)eft (-)

Note: Direction is Computer relative Joystick.
Note: Connect Direction and Button(L/R) to Ground for action. And Both Button to Button L and Button R for action.

Contributor: Joakim Ögren

Source:
Classic Atari 2600/5200/7800 Game Systems FAQ

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Document last modified: 2001-06-08