There is not really a large choice of games when it comes to free ones online that are compatible with a joystick. Unfortunately the majority of games that are compatible with a joystick are ones that require downloading or a CD-Rom. There is a limited number of online games that support joystick controls and alternatively software can be downloaded to make joysticks compatible with Flash games.
· Using joysticks with online games. Computer users that have Google Earth installed on their desktop can go into the 'Tools' menu and look for the included flight simulator. This flight simulator is compatible with a joystick and gives players the chance to fly around the world using these controls.
Alternatively, joystick games can be found online at www.fupa.com/games/1/joystick.html and www.radicalplay.com/socca/.
· Using joysticks with Flash games. It is possible, through downloading the correct software, to use joysticks with online Flash games. Joy To Key is one of the most popular sources of this software and is available at www.electracode.com/4/joy2key/JoyToKey%20English%20Version.h.
This emulator converts joystick input into keyboard and mouse inputs to make it possible to use the joystick to control games that otherwise would need to be done with a keyboard. There are a number of additional options given within the Joy To Key software.
This includes auto fire, combination of keys and mouse sensitivity. It is possible to set up the input commands to correspond with the joystick exactly as you want. Unlike many other joystick emulators, Joy To Key is also compatible with Xbox controllers. This means that Xbox owners can use the control that they are used to with their PC games as well.
Although there is not an abundance of joystick compatible games found online for free, there are alternative ways to use the controls with your PC games.
· Using joysticks with online games. Computer users that have Google Earth installed on their desktop can go into the 'Tools' menu and look for the included flight simulator. This flight simulator is compatible with a joystick and gives players the chance to fly around the world using these controls.
Alternatively, joystick games can be found online at www.fupa.com/games/1/joystick.html and www.radicalplay.com/socca/.
· Using joysticks with Flash games. It is possible, through downloading the correct software, to use joysticks with online Flash games. Joy To Key is one of the most popular sources of this software and is available at www.electracode.com/4/joy2key/JoyToKey%20English%20Version.h.
This emulator converts joystick input into keyboard and mouse inputs to make it possible to use the joystick to control games that otherwise would need to be done with a keyboard. There are a number of additional options given within the Joy To Key software.
This includes auto fire, combination of keys and mouse sensitivity. It is possible to set up the input commands to correspond with the joystick exactly as you want. Unlike many other joystick emulators, Joy To Key is also compatible with Xbox controllers. This means that Xbox owners can use the control that they are used to with their PC games as well.
Although there is not an abundance of joystick compatible games found online for free, there are alternative ways to use the controls with your PC games.
