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	* The Sinclair QL originally used non-standard controller ports. Later Samsung-made QLs (US and German models) switched to standard 9-pin joystick/serial ports, allowing Atari-compatible sticks.		* The Sinclair QL originally used non-standard controller ports. Later Samsung-made QLs (US and German models) switched to standard 9-pin joystick/serial ports, allowing Atari-compatible sticks.
	* The Commodore C16/C116/Plus/4 have two mini-DIN joystick ports, electrically compatible with DE-9 via a passive adapter.		* The Commodore C16/C116/Plus/4 have two mini-DIN joystick ports, electrically compatible with DE-9 via a passive adapter.
	* The Covox Sound Master was a rare PC soundcard that included two Atari-compatible DE-9 joystick ports.

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	(*2) On the Atari ST, pin 9 of port 1 (right mouse button) is shared with pin 6 of port 2 (fire). This means only port 1 supports two mouse buttons, and only if port 2 is unused.		(*2) On the Atari ST, pin 9 of port 1 (right mouse button) is shared with pin 6 of port 2 (fire). This means only port 1 supports two mouse buttons, and only if port 2 is unused.
	The Atari STe and Falcon have DE-15 Extended Joystick Ports, which can accept two DE-9 joysticks with a passive adapter (see [http://info-coach.fr/atari/hardware/interfaces.php info-coach.fr]).		The Atari STe and Falcon have DE-15 Extended Joystick Ports, which can accept two DE-9 joysticks with a passive adapter (see [http://info-coach.fr/atari/hardware/interfaces.php info-coach.fr]).
	The Atari Jaguar also uses DE-15 connectors, but with a completely different button matrix pinout (see [https://www.gamesx.com/controldata/ejp_faq.htm ~~gamesx~~]).		The Atari Jaguar also uses DE-15 connectors, but with a completely different button matrix pinout (see [https://www.gamesx.com/controldata/ejp_faq.htm GameSX]).

	(*3) On Commodore machines, the second button (right mouse button) is wired to the POT X line, and the third button (middle mouse button) to POT Y. Unlike the other lines, these must be pulled to +5 V through the button.		(*3) On Commodore machines, the second button (right mouse button) is wired to the POT X line, and the third button (middle mouse button) to POT Y. Unlike the other lines, these must be pulled to +5 V through the button.

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	(*5) On Amstrad systems, GND lines are pulled low to select the respective “row”. A regular joystick uses row 9.		(*5) On Amstrad systems, GND lines are pulled low to select the respective “row”. A regular joystick uses row 9.

	(*6) Sega controllers cannot be converted into Atari controllers simply by rewiring them. Unlike regular Atari sticks, they contain pull-up resistors on each signal line (which may interfere with scanning the keyboard on a C64). Some controllers contain active circuits and will not work without the +5 V supply. The Mega Drive controllers use an active circuit (see [http://gamesx.com/wiki/doku.php?id=controls:megadrive_genesis_controller_3 ~~here~~] or [http://segaretro.org/Control_Pad_%28Mega_Drive%29 ~~segaretro~~]). The Saturn controllers also contain an active circuit and are wired completely non-standard. Mega Drive controllers can be used as Atari controllers with a simple adapter (see [https://blog.hpz.pw/c64-sega-genesis-joystick-adapter/ blog.hpz.pw]).		(*6) Sega controllers cannot be converted into Atari controllers simply by rewiring them. Unlike regular Atari sticks, they contain pull-up resistors on each signal line (which may interfere with scanning the keyboard on a C64). Some controllers contain active circuits and will not work without the +5 V supply. The Mega Drive controllers use an active circuit (see [http://gamesx.com/wiki/doku.php?id=controls:megadrive_genesis_controller_3 GameSX] or [http://segaretro.org/Control_Pad_%28Mega_Drive%29 SegaRetro]). The Saturn controllers also contain an active circuit and are wired completely non-standard. Mega Drive controllers can be used as Atari controllers with a simple adapter (see [https://blog.hpz.pw/c64-sega-genesis-joystick-adapter/ blog.hpz.pw]).
	Sega’s documentation also refers to certain pins by signal names: '''TL''' (“Trigger Left”) is the main trigger input (commonly Button B), and '''TH''' (“Test Harness”/“Select”) is a console-driven line used to multiplex additional buttons on 3- and 6-button controllers.		Sega’s documentation also refers to certain pins by signal names: '''TL''' (“Trigger Left”) is the main trigger input (commonly Button B), and '''TH''' (“Test Harness”/“Select”) is a console-driven line used to multiplex additional buttons on 3- and 6-button controllers.

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	* The Apple II uses analog joysticks and cannot use the digital DE-9 pinout shown above.		* The Apple II uses analog joysticks and cannot use the digital DE-9 pinout shown above.
	* Like Sega Saturn controllers, the ColecoVision and Intellivision II controllers use completely different wiring (see [http://arcarc.xmission.com/Web%20Archives/Deathskull%20%28May-2006%29/games/tech/cvcont.html ~~xmission~~] and [http://arcarc.xmission.com/Web%20Archives/Deathskull%20%28May-2006%29/games/tech/intvcont.html ~~xmission~~]).		* Like Sega Saturn controllers, the ColecoVision and Intellivision II controllers use completely different wiring (see [http://arcarc.xmission.com/Web%20Archives/Deathskull%20%28May-2006%29/games/tech/cvcont.html DeathSkull Labs] and [http://arcarc.xmission.com/Web%20Archives/Deathskull%20%28May-2006%29/games/tech/intvcont.html DeathSkull Labs]).
	* The Sinclair QL originally used non-standard controller ports. Later Samsung-made QLs (US and German models) switched to standard 9-pin joystick/serial ports, allowing Atari-compatible sticks.		* The Sinclair QL originally used non-standard controller ports. Later Samsung-made QLs (US and German models) switched to standard 9-pin joystick/serial ports, allowing Atari-compatible sticks.
	* The Commodore C16/C116/Plus/4 have two mini-DIN joystick ports, electrically compatible with DE-9 via a passive adapter.		* The Commodore C16/C116/Plus/4 have two mini-DIN joystick ports, electrically compatible with DE-9 via a passive adapter.
	* The Covox Sound Master was a rare PC soundcard that included two Atari-compatible DE-9 joystick ports.		* The Covox Sound Master was a rare PC soundcard that included two Atari-compatible DE-9 joystick ports.

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	(*3) On Commodore machines, the second button (right mouse button) is wired to the POT X line, and the third button (middle mouse button) to POT Y. Unlike the other lines, these must be pulled to +5 V through the button.		(*3) On Commodore machines, the second button (right mouse button) is wired to the POT X line, and the third button (middle mouse button) to POT Y. Unlike the other lines, these must be pulled to +5 V through the button.

	(*4) The Amiga CD32 supports a “gamepad mode”, activated by pulling pin 5 high. CD32 controllers include active circuitry. Standard Atari-style joysticks work on the CD32, but CD32 pads are not compatible with older machines such as the C64 (see [~~http~~://~~gerdkautzmann~~.de/~~cd32gamepad~~/~~cd32gamepad~~.~~html here~~] and [http://www.hardwarebook.info/Joypad_~~%28Amiga_CD32%29 here~~]).		(*4) The Amiga CD32 supports a “gamepad mode”, activated by pulling pin 5 high. CD32 controllers include active circuitry. Standard Atari-style joysticks work on the CD32, but CD32 pads are not compatible with older machines such as the C64 (see [https://www.mrdictionary.net/PSCD32/diary/2019_08_09.htm?utm_source=chatgpt.com Mirror of gerdkautzmann.de] and [https://web.archive.org/web/20250716023820/http://www.hardwarebook.info/Joypad_(Amiga_CD32) HarwareBook.info]).

	(*5) On Amstrad systems, GND lines are pulled low to select the respective “row”. A regular joystick uses row 9.		(*5) On Amstrad systems, GND lines are pulled low to select the respective “row”. A regular joystick uses row 9.

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	===Other Systems Using DE-9 Connectors===		===Other Systems Using DE-9 Connectors===

	* The Apple II uses analog joysticks and cannot use the digital DE-9 pinout shown above ~~(see [[DB9-Paddle\|here]])~~.		* The Apple II uses analog joysticks and cannot use the digital DE-9 pinout shown above.
	* Like Sega Saturn controllers, the ColecoVision and Intellivision II controllers use completely different wiring (see [http://arcarc.xmission.com/Web%20Archives/Deathskull%20%28May-2006%29/games/tech/cvcont.html here] and [http://arcarc.xmission.com/Web%20Archives/Deathskull%20%28May-2006%29/games/tech/intvcont.html here]).		* Like Sega Saturn controllers, the ColecoVision and Intellivision II controllers use completely different wiring (see [http://arcarc.xmission.com/Web%20Archives/Deathskull%20%28May-2006%29/games/tech/cvcont.html here] and [http://arcarc.xmission.com/Web%20Archives/Deathskull%20%28May-2006%29/games/tech/intvcont.html here]).
	* The Sinclair QL originally used non-standard controller ports. Later Samsung-made QLs (US and German models) switched to standard 9-pin joystick/serial ports, allowing Atari-compatible sticks.		* The Sinclair QL originally used non-standard controller ports. Later Samsung-made QLs (US and German models) switched to standard 9-pin joystick/serial ports, allowing Atari-compatible sticks.
	* The Commodore C16/C116/Plus/4 have two mini-DIN joystick ports, electrically compatible with ~~DB9~~ via a passive adapter.		* The Commodore C16/C116/Plus/4 have two mini-DIN joystick ports, electrically compatible with DE-9 via a passive adapter.
	* The Covox Sound Master was a rare PC soundcard that included two Atari-compatible ~~DB9~~ joystick ports.		* The Covox Sound Master was a rare PC soundcard that included two Atari-compatible DE-9 joystick ports.

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	===Other Systems Using DE-9 Connectors===		===Other Systems Using DE-9 Connectors===

	* The Apple II uses analog joysticks and ~~is not compatible with~~ the digital DE-9 pinout~~. For a reference to the Apple Game Port pinout,~~ see [~~Apple II pinouts: Game Port (9~~-~~pin connector~~)]. ~~:contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}~~		* The Apple II uses analog joysticks and cannot use the digital DE-9 pinout shown above (see [[DB9-Paddle\|here]]).
	* ~~The~~ ColecoVision and Intellivision II controllers ~~also~~ use completely different wiring ~~and cannot be used with Atari~~-~~style joysticks~~. ~~:contentReference~~[~~oaicite~~:11]~~{index=11}~~		* Like Sega Saturn controllers, the ColecoVision and Intellivision II controllers use completely different wiring (see [http://arcarc.xmission.com/Web%20Archives/Deathskull%20%28May-2006%29/games/tech/cvcont.html here] and [http://arcarc.xmission.com/Web%20Archives/Deathskull%20%28May-2006%29/games/tech/intvcont.html here]).
	* Sinclair QL used ~~entirely different~~ controller ports. Later Samsung models ~~adopted~~ standard 9-pin joystick/serial ports, allowing ~~compatibility with~~ Atari-~~standard~~ sticks.		* The Sinclair QL originally used non-standard controller ports. Later Samsung-made QLs (US and German models) switched to standard 9-pin joystick/serial ports, allowing Atari-compatible sticks.
	* The Commodore C16/C116/Plus-4 ~~use~~ mini-DIN joystick ports, ~~but~~ electrically ~~match the DE-9 pinout;~~ a passive adapter ~~lets you use Atari-compatible joysticks with them~~. ~~:contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}~~		* The Commodore C16/C116/Plus/4 have two mini-DIN joystick ports, electrically compatible with DB9 via a passive adapter.
	* The Covox Sound Master PC ~~sound card~~ included two Atari-compatible ~~DE-9~~ joystick ports.		* The Covox Sound Master was a rare PC soundcard that included two Atari-compatible DB9 joystick ports.

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	===Other Systems Using DE-9 Connectors===		===Other Systems Using DE-9 Connectors===

	* The Apple II uses analog joysticks and ~~cannot use~~ the digital DE-9 pinout ~~shown above (~~see [~~[DB9~~-~~Paddle\|here~~]]).		* The Apple II uses analog joysticks and is not compatible with the digital DE-9 pinout. For a reference to the Apple Game Port pinout, see [Apple II pinouts: Game Port (9-pin connector)]. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
	* ~~Like Sega Saturn controllers, the~~ ColecoVision and Intellivision II controllers use completely different wiring ~~(see [http://arcarc.xmission.com/Web%20Archives/Deathskull%20%28May~~-~~2006%29/games/tech/cvcont~~.~~html here] and~~ [~~http~~:~~//arcarc.xmission.com/Web%20Archives/Deathskull%20%28May-2006%29/games/tech/intvcont.html here~~]).		* The ColecoVision and Intellivision II controllers also use completely different wiring and cannot be used with Atari-style joysticks. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
	* ~~The~~ Sinclair QL ~~originally~~ used ~~non-standard~~ controller ports. Later Samsung~~-made QLs (US and German~~ models~~) switched to~~ standard 9-pin joystick/serial ports, allowing Atari-~~compatible~~ sticks.		* Sinclair QL used entirely different controller ports. Later Samsung models adopted standard 9-pin joystick/serial ports, allowing compatibility with Atari-standard sticks.
	* The Commodore C16/C116/Plus/4 ~~have two~~ mini-DIN joystick ports, electrically ~~compatible with~~ DE-9 ~~via~~ a passive adapter.		* The Commodore C16/C116/Plus-4 use mini-DIN joystick ports, but electrically match the DE-9 pinout; a passive adapter lets you use Atari-compatible joysticks with them. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
	* The Covox Sound Master ~~was a rare~~ PC ~~soundcard that~~ included two Atari-compatible DE-9 joystick ports.		* The Covox Sound Master PC sound card included two Atari-compatible DE-9 joystick ports.

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	* Like Sega Saturn controllers, the ColecoVision and Intellivision II controllers use completely different wiring (see [http://arcarc.xmission.com/Web%20Archives/Deathskull%20%28May-2006%29/games/tech/cvcont.html here] and [http://arcarc.xmission.com/Web%20Archives/Deathskull%20%28May-2006%29/games/tech/intvcont.html here]).		* Like Sega Saturn controllers, the ColecoVision and Intellivision II controllers use completely different wiring (see [http://arcarc.xmission.com/Web%20Archives/Deathskull%20%28May-2006%29/games/tech/cvcont.html here] and [http://arcarc.xmission.com/Web%20Archives/Deathskull%20%28May-2006%29/games/tech/intvcont.html here]).
	* The Sinclair QL originally used non-standard controller ports. Later Samsung-made QLs (US and German models) switched to standard 9-pin joystick/serial ports, allowing Atari-compatible sticks.		* The Sinclair QL originally used non-standard controller ports. Later Samsung-made QLs (US and German models) switched to standard 9-pin joystick/serial ports, allowing Atari-compatible sticks.
	* The Commodore C16/C116/Plus/4 have two mini-DIN joystick ports, electrically compatible with ~~DB9~~ via a passive adapter.		* The Commodore C16/C116/Plus/4 have two mini-DIN joystick ports, electrically compatible with DE-9 via a passive adapter.
	* The Covox Sound Master was a rare PC soundcard that included two Atari-compatible ~~DB9~~ joystick ports.		* The Covox Sound Master was a rare PC soundcard that included two Atari-compatible DE-9 joystick ports.

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	(*2) On the Atari ST, pin 9 of port 1 (right mouse button) is shared with pin 6 of port 2 (fire). This means only port 1 supports two mouse buttons, and only if port 2 is unused.		(*2) On the Atari ST, pin 9 of port 1 (right mouse button) is shared with pin 6 of port 2 (fire). This means only port 1 supports two mouse buttons, and only if port 2 is unused.
	The Atari STe and Falcon have DE-15 Extended Joystick Ports, which can accept two DE-9 joysticks with a passive adapter (see [http://info-coach.fr/atari/hardware/interfaces.php ~~here~~]).		The Atari STe and Falcon have DE-15 Extended Joystick Ports, which can accept two DE-9 joysticks with a passive adapter (see [http://info-coach.fr/atari/hardware/interfaces.php info-coach.fr]).
	The Atari Jaguar also uses DE-15 connectors, but with a completely different button matrix pinout (see [https://www.gamesx.com/controldata/ejp_faq.htm ~~here~~]).		The Atari Jaguar also uses DE-15 connectors, but with a completely different button matrix pinout (see [https://www.gamesx.com/controldata/ejp_faq.htm gamesx]).

	(*3) On Commodore machines, the second button (right mouse button) is wired to the POT X line, and the third button (middle mouse button) to POT Y. Unlike the other lines, these must be pulled to +5 V through the button.		(*3) On Commodore machines, the second button (right mouse button) is wired to the POT X line, and the third button (middle mouse button) to POT Y. Unlike the other lines, these must be pulled to +5 V through the button.

	(*4) The Amiga CD32 supports a “gamepad mode”, activated by pulling pin 5 high. CD32 controllers include active circuitry. Standard Atari-style joysticks work on the CD32, but CD32 pads are not compatible with older machines such as the C64 (see [https://www.mrdictionary.net/PSCD32/diary/2019_08_09.htm?utm_source=chatgpt.com ~~Mirror~~ of gerdkautzmann.de] and [https://web.archive.org/web/20250716023820/http://www.hardwarebook.info/Joypad_(Amiga_CD32) HarwareBook.info]).		(*4) The Amiga CD32 supports a “gamepad mode”, activated by pulling pin 5 high. CD32 controllers include active circuitry. Standard Atari-style joysticks work on the CD32, but CD32 pads are not compatible with older machines such as the C64 (see [https://www.mrdictionary.net/PSCD32/diary/2019_08_09.htm?utm_source=chatgpt.com mirror of gerdkautzmann.de] and [https://web.archive.org/web/20250716023820/http://www.hardwarebook.info/Joypad_(Amiga_CD32) HarwareBook.info]).

	(*5) On Amstrad systems, GND lines are pulled low to select the respective “row”. A regular joystick uses row 9.		(*5) On Amstrad systems, GND lines are pulled low to select the respective “row”. A regular joystick uses row 9.

	(*6) Sega controllers cannot be converted into Atari controllers simply by rewiring them. Unlike regular Atari sticks, they contain pull-up resistors on each signal line (which may interfere with scanning the keyboard on a C64). Some controllers contain active circuits and will not work without the +5 V supply. The Mega Drive controllers use an active circuit (see [http://gamesx.com/wiki/doku.php?id=controls:megadrive_genesis_controller_3 here] or [http://segaretro.org/Control_Pad_%28Mega_Drive%29 ~~here~~]). The Saturn controllers also contain an active circuit and are wired completely non-standard. Mega Drive controllers can be used as Atari controllers with a simple adapter (see [https://blog.hpz.pw/c64-sega-genesis-joystick-adapter/ ~~here~~]).		(*6) Sega controllers cannot be converted into Atari controllers simply by rewiring them. Unlike regular Atari sticks, they contain pull-up resistors on each signal line (which may interfere with scanning the keyboard on a C64). Some controllers contain active circuits and will not work without the +5 V supply. The Mega Drive controllers use an active circuit (see [http://gamesx.com/wiki/doku.php?id=controls:megadrive_genesis_controller_3 here] or [http://segaretro.org/Control_Pad_%28Mega_Drive%29 segaretro]). The Saturn controllers also contain an active circuit and are wired completely non-standard. Mega Drive controllers can be used as Atari controllers with a simple adapter (see [https://blog.hpz.pw/c64-sega-genesis-joystick-adapter/ blog.hpz.pw]).
	Sega’s documentation also refers to certain pins by signal names: '''TL''' (“Trigger Left”) is the main trigger input (commonly Button B), and '''TH''' (“Test Harness”/“Select”) is a console-driven line used to multiplex additional buttons on 3- and 6-button controllers.		Sega’s documentation also refers to certain pins by signal names: '''TL''' (“Trigger Left”) is the main trigger input (commonly Button B), and '''TH''' (“Test Harness”/“Select”) is a console-driven line used to multiplex additional buttons on 3- and 6-button controllers.

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	* The Apple II uses analog joysticks and cannot use the digital DE-9 pinout shown above.		* The Apple II uses analog joysticks and cannot use the digital DE-9 pinout shown above.
	* Like Sega Saturn controllers, the ColecoVision and Intellivision II controllers use completely different wiring (see [http://arcarc.xmission.com/Web%20Archives/Deathskull%20%28May-2006%29/games/tech/cvcont.html ~~here~~] and [http://arcarc.xmission.com/Web%20Archives/Deathskull%20%28May-2006%29/games/tech/intvcont.html ~~here~~]).		* Like Sega Saturn controllers, the ColecoVision and Intellivision II controllers use completely different wiring (see [http://arcarc.xmission.com/Web%20Archives/Deathskull%20%28May-2006%29/games/tech/cvcont.html xmission] and [http://arcarc.xmission.com/Web%20Archives/Deathskull%20%28May-2006%29/games/tech/intvcont.html xmission]).
	* The Sinclair QL originally used non-standard controller ports. Later Samsung-made QLs (US and German models) switched to standard 9-pin joystick/serial ports, allowing Atari-compatible sticks.		* The Sinclair QL originally used non-standard controller ports. Later Samsung-made QLs (US and German models) switched to standard 9-pin joystick/serial ports, allowing Atari-compatible sticks.
	* The Commodore C16/C116/Plus/4 have two mini-DIN joystick ports, electrically compatible with DE-9 via a passive adapter.		* The Commodore C16/C116/Plus/4 have two mini-DIN joystick ports, electrically compatible with DE-9 via a passive adapter.
	* The Covox Sound Master was a rare PC soundcard that included two Atari-compatible DE-9 joystick ports.		* The Covox Sound Master was a rare PC soundcard that included two Atari-compatible DE-9 joystick ports.