Joysticks

Video games were, for many (especially those under 18), the raison d’รชtre for computers. Sure, they let their parents buy the computer for “educational” use but they put it to more prosaic use, replacing the aging Atari 2600.

The first Sinclair computers were not particularly well suited to be gaming computers. They lacked joystick ports, had low resolution graphics and, in the case of the ZX80, video display challenges that made gaming nearly impossible.

The Sinclair keyboard could (and was) used to control a player’s ship or character in games, with the obvious shortcomings. As a result, adding a joystick which emulated certain keystrokes, was a popular option.

Timex included two joystick ports on the TS 2068, on each end of the computer. Unfortunately, the Timex joystick ports were not compatible with the most popular ZX Spectrum standard, the Kempston joystick. A few solutions to that shortcoming were available for the dedicated Timex gamer.

This small joystick board Is designed to plug into your 2068 expansion board to emulate the Kempston Joystick interface. This interface is for use with a Spectrum emulator, ROM, or Romswitch and Spectrum software. It is supported by any Spectrum software that Is “Kempston compatible” looking to the software exactly like the real Kempston Joystick
TS 2068
For one or two joysticks. Controls eight directions, including 45 degrees and fire.
TS 1000
TS 2068
ZX80 TS 1000
Kempston compatible features “freeze” and slow motion control. Requires a twister board.
TS 2068
Spectrum (Kempston) compatible joystick interface. Plugs into cartridge port.
TS 2068
TS 1000
Designed for use with Atto-Soft’s ZX-Man but includes examples to write your own programs.
TS 1000
Requires no wiring and functions like arrow keys and zero on computer.
TS 1000
Atari-style joysticks and interface unit.
TS 1000
Required the Thurnall I/O board to interface to the computer.
TS 1000
Connect Atari compatible joystick to the ZX81/TS 1000. Plugs into back of computer; expansion connector for other peripherals. Instructions for patching popular games. Uses port 1Dh.
TS 1000
Analog joysticks plug into controller board which fits expansion slot of ZX81 or Spectrum.
TS 1000
Connects up to 4 Atari joysticks, full 8 direction movement.
TS 1000
Plans and parts to add a joystick to ZX80 with 8K ROM.
ZX80
Connect Atari joystick to ZX81. Access through Basic or machine code. Complete kit.
TS 1000
Simple, illustrated instructions for connecting an Atari joystick.
TS 1000
Use two joysticks with ZX81 games. Includes instructions to program your own games and adapt existing games. Manufactured by Indescomp.
TS 1000
Instructions and kit for connecting Atari joysticks.
TS 1000
Analog joysticks for use with Mikro-Gen’s A/D Converter Board.
TS 1000
Complete plans and a program for interfacing/testing Atari joysticks.
TS 1000
Board/kit that plugs in to the Oliger expansion board. Fully decoded, can be used with the TS 1000.
TS 1000 TS 2068
ZX80 TS 1000
A mouse that acts like a joystick.
TS 2068
Fully decoded interface for use with Spectrum programs requiring a Kempston joystick interface. Designed to work with 9-pin Atari type joysticks. Intended for use with TS2068 operating in Spectrum mode using either a ROM switch or emulator.
TS 2068
The TS 2090 Commandstick had its origins in the Fairchild Channel F Jet-Stick Controller. The Fairchild Channel F was a second-generation video game console with a unique, hand-held controller that featured a triangular knob on top. Zircon bought the rights to the Channel F when Fairchild left the video game business and made minor changes
TS 2068
WICO trackball originally designed for use with the Apple II, which had analog joysticks. Came with WICO trackball and Apple interface card, Zebra-designed Apple-to-Timex bus interface and instructions for reading trackball X and Y values. Combination worked with TS1000/1500 and TS 2068.
TS 1000 TS 2068
WICO trackball controller, designed for the TI 99/4A. Modified by Zebra to be Atari-compatible.
TS 2068
Z-Stick is a joystick interface for use with Spectrum game software on the TS2068. Z-Stick is Kempston-compatible. It also includes two jacks for sound and beep; a power LED, and a reset switch.
TS 2068
Z-Stick plus Spectrum emulator ROM.
TS 2068
Full details on adding a joystick including fire button.
TS 1000
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