The PlayStation Analog Joystick (SCPH-1110) is
Sony
, commonly stylized as SONY, is a Japanese multinational conglomerate corporation headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, Japan. As a major technology company, it operates as one of the world's largest manufacturers of consumer and professional ...
's first analog
controller
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for the
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Dual Analog Controller
The Dual Analog Controller (SCPH-1150 in Japan, SCPH-1180 in the United States, and SCPH-1180e in Europe) is Sony's first handheld analog controller for the PlayStation, and the predecessor to the DualShock. Its first official analog controller ...
. It is often incorrectly referred to as the "Sony Flightstick" (not to be confused with the ''Flightstick'' line of joysticks for PlayStation consoles by third-party peripheral manufacturer Hori).
History
Announced to the public in August 1995, the Analog Joystick was released to the public in Japan in early April 1996.
Features
The Analog Joystick used potentiometer technology previously used on consoles such as the
Vectrex
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; instead of relying on binary eight-way switches, the controller can detect minute angular changes through the entire range of motion. The stick also features a thumb-operated digital
hat switch
A joystick, sometimes called a flight stick, is an input device consisting of a stick that pivots on a base and reports its angle or direction to the device it is controlling. A joystick, also known as the control column, is the principal cont ...
on the right joystick, corresponding to the traditional D-pad, and used for instances when simple digital movements were necessary.
A compatibility mode for the Analog Joystick was included in the
Dual Analog Controller
The Dual Analog Controller (SCPH-1150 in Japan, SCPH-1180 in the United States, and SCPH-1180e in Europe) is Sony's first handheld analog controller for the PlayStation, and the predecessor to the DualShock. Its first official analog controller ...
, Sony's first analog revision of its original gamepad design.
PS1 games that support the Analog Joystick have an "Analog Joystick Compatible" icon on the back cover.
The Analog Joystick has a switch to select either analog or digital mode. When in the digital mode, both sticks function as the gamepad on a regular PS1 controller. Older PS1 games that do not support the PS1
DualShock
The DualShock (originally Dual Shock; trademarked as DUALSHOCK or DUAL SHOCK; with the PlayStation 5 version named DualSense) is a line of gamepads with vibration-feedback and analog controls developed by Sony Interactive Entertainment for the Pla ...
sticks can work with the Analog Joystick.
List of games with Analog Joystick support
PlayStation
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List of games with partial Analog Joystick support
The following games support the controller's "analog" mode, but force the player to use the digital "hat switch" instead of the analog sticks:
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007: The World is Not Enough''
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And the following games are fully supported, but have issues that can affect gameplay:
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'' - works fully, but the game is set to auto-fire with the analog joystick connected
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World's Scariest Police Chases'' - the game will not recognise the analog sticks unless a Dual Shock is connected first and then replaced with the controller
Reception
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''s The Rat Baron praised the controller for its comfort, tight control, button layout, and analog movement, though he expressed doubt that most players would go for it given the high price tag.
The Analog Joystick did not sell well in Japan, reportedly due to its high cost and bulky size.
Other
The Analog Joystick can be connected to the PC via a
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adapter and also via a DirectPad Pro style parallel port interface which can be accessed under Windows using the DirectPad
Aldo's Tools or other drivers. The Allegro library provides the same functionality for developers.
References
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