The Competition Pro joystick is often considered to be the pinnacle of input devices, at least as far as the 1980s gaming goes. But the design isn’t perfect, and time hasn’t been kind to certain ...

Readers occasionally ask me to recommend a joystick that isn’t overly complicated or elaborate. And finally I’ve found one that fits the bill: Joellenbeck GmbH’s Speed-Link Competition Pro USB, ( ).

I’m occasionally asked to recommend a joystick that isn’t overly complicated or elaborate, and the Speed-Link Competition Pro USB ( ) fits the bill. It’s particularly good if you play shoot em ups or ...