Joystick

Joystick is a peripheral input device used to control an object or character in a computer program, typically a video game. It consists of a stick that pivots on a base and reports its angle or direction to the device it is controlling.

Primarily used by gamers, joysticks offer a tactile and often more precise control method compared to a keyboard or mouse for certain types of games, such as flight simulators or arcade-style games. They are also found in industrial control systems and in some assistive technologies.