Atari 400 User Manual page 188

Suncom's Starfighter stick, Kraftjoysticks, and
WI CO joysticks. Suncom's Starfighter is reason-
able in cost and is sturdier than the Atarijoy-
stick. It offers good control and is comfortable
to
hold. Kraftjoysticks are good when pinpoint
accuracy is required. These joysticks are avail-
able in both left- and right-handed versions.
WICO joysticks are sturdy and come in enough
handgrip styles to please even six-armed Venu-
sians.
If
you find that you need ajoystick for
your games, check out the brands, styles, and
prices available, then select the one with which
you feel the most comfortable.
Paddles
A paddle is a small wheel that moves back and
forth, allowing you to move left and right on the
screen very quickly. The paddle also has a firing
button. Fewer games require paddle controllers,
and the choices are limited. You may want to
stick with Atari units, as they are reliable. Atari
also makes a combination joystick/paddle con-
troller called the Super Controller. This unit is a
joystick that rotates on an axis like the paddle
wheel. The Super Controller can be used for
games requiring either ajoystick or a paddle.
Trackballs
The trackball is a fairly large controller that is
usually set on a table (or on your lap). This type
of controller allows you to move very quickly,
while still retaining tight control. While there are
a number of trackball controllers available from
other manufacturers, the Atari Trakball unit fea-
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