The origin of the term is contested, but may be derived from “George Stick”, named for a possible inventor.

I knew the device itself predated gaming, but I always assumed it gained the joystick name from some game company. I’m surprised to to learn its unrelated!

  • AdaA
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    10 months ago

    Well, this makes me feel old…

    I remember when they were called joysticks, because they were computer versions of the things pilots use.