--- product_id: 1271851 title: "Joystick Controller [3RD PARTY]" price: "€ 47.54" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/1271851-joystick-controller-3rd-party store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # High-quality design Brand new in box 6-month warranty Joystick Controller [3RD PARTY] **Price:** € 47.54 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎉 Level Up Your Gaming Experience! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Joystick Controller [3RD PARTY] - **How much does it cost?** € 47.54 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/1271851-joystick-controller-3rd-party) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Built to Last:** Durable construction for endless gaming sessions. - • **Ready to Play:** Brand new in box, just plug and play! - • **Old-School Vibes:** Perfect for retro gaming enthusiasts. - • **Warranty Assurance:** Enjoy peace of mind with a 6-month warranty. - • **Unleash Your Inner Gamer:** Experience nostalgia with a classic design! ## Overview This Joystick Controller is a brand new, high-quality product designed for durability and performance. With a 6-month warranty and a nostalgic design from the early 90s, it's perfect for retro gaming lovers looking to relive the golden age of gaming. ## Description High quality third party joystick. Review: Pretty accurate mold, but stick and button lack the original feel. - I have only had these for a little while, and I read where some people said they aren't long lasting, so keep in mind I am reviewing these within the first month of ownership. FYI these are by "retro-bit," in case you are interested. Feel (Overall) Let's be honest, this is what most people are looking for. Well, they got the shape right. Holding it feels similar to the original. Feel (Stick) The stick part on my old ones was a soft, squishy plastic. On this one it is a hard plastic. With the new stick when you move it, it feels like there are set directions, like you distinctly feel clicks at N, NE, E, SE... etc. The old version is smoother, feeling more like a flight stick, for those who have used one. It feels "fragile", as if doing too much rigorous playing would break the stick control. Feel (Button) The button is black (all of my originals are red), but that's not an issue for me. Speaking of the button, it is very "clicky". It doesn't feel quite as user friendly for high-volume button mashing like the old one. Quality So far, both of the ones I purchased work, so quality is fine. Again, if anything changes about that, then I'll change my review. Bottom Line They do what they are supposed to do, emulate an Atari (or similar era device) joystick. The similarity to the original is accurate in shape, but leaves a bit to be desired in stick and button feel. They also feel fragile, which is the opposite of an Atari joystick. The old ones I had took abuse from angry children, angry adults, biting children, wall smashes, throws, strong people intentionally trying to bend the stick too far, and a whole lot more. Over 35 years later, they still work! Will these? Should you buy these I gave them a 3.5 star (rounded up), because they get the job done and aren't terrible. If you need some inexpensive Atari sticks, then I would go with these. If you are looking for the real Atari experience, pass these by. Find some originals (more expensive usually) or wait for a better copy to come along. Review: This is good! - When I first tried this gem I noticed the buttons click much more loudly than my old one. Then I remembered my old one is at least 30 years old and does not work very well. If you play games that require this Atari C64 and what ever else uses this you can't go wrong. ## Features - Brand New in Box - Great design, high quality and durability - Six months warranty - Old Stock - Made in China in early 90s. ## Images ![Joystick Controller [3RD PARTY] - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71C6gKmR4FL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pretty accurate mold, but stick and button lack the original feel. *by N***N on January 16, 2015* I have only had these for a little while, and I read where some people said they aren't long lasting, so keep in mind I am reviewing these within the first month of ownership. FYI these are by "retro-bit," in case you are interested. Feel (Overall) Let's be honest, this is what most people are looking for. Well, they got the shape right. Holding it feels similar to the original. Feel (Stick) The stick part on my old ones was a soft, squishy plastic. On this one it is a hard plastic. With the new stick when you move it, it feels like there are set directions, like you distinctly feel clicks at N, NE, E, SE... etc. The old version is smoother, feeling more like a flight stick, for those who have used one. It feels "fragile", as if doing too much rigorous playing would break the stick control. Feel (Button) The button is black (all of my originals are red), but that's not an issue for me. Speaking of the button, it is very "clicky". It doesn't feel quite as user friendly for high-volume button mashing like the old one. Quality So far, both of the ones I purchased work, so quality is fine. Again, if anything changes about that, then I'll change my review. Bottom Line They do what they are supposed to do, emulate an Atari (or similar era device) joystick. The similarity to the original is accurate in shape, but leaves a bit to be desired in stick and button feel. They also feel fragile, which is the opposite of an Atari joystick. The old ones I had took abuse from angry children, angry adults, biting children, wall smashes, throws, strong people intentionally trying to bend the stick too far, and a whole lot more. Over 35 years later, they still work! Will these? Should you buy these I gave them a 3.5 star (rounded up), because they get the job done and aren't terrible. If you need some inexpensive Atari sticks, then I would go with these. If you are looking for the real Atari experience, pass these by. Find some originals (more expensive usually) or wait for a better copy to come along. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is good! *by J***F on January 2, 2013* When I first tried this gem I noticed the buttons click much more loudly than my old one. Then I remembered my old one is at least 30 years old and does not work very well. If you play games that require this Atari C64 and what ever else uses this you can't go wrong. ### ⭐ DO NOT BUY!! *by K***S on March 4, 2013* I should have read the reviews on this joystick before I bought two of them! I had a working game system but no joystick, so I figured this would work. It did work great... for about 4 minutes. Despite the fact that I take extreme care of my equipment and everything else I have works great, this joystick broke in my own hands while playing ms. pacman. I wasn't even using much pressure on it. Thinking maybe it was just bad luck on that one, I plugged in my second joystick -- this one lasted about 6 minutes, then the exact same thing... DO NOT BUY! These are VERY cheaply made and poorly engineered. Despite the fact that they look the same as an original Atari joystick, they are NOTHING like them. You would be better off buying a used joystick on ebay. :( --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/1271851-joystick-controller-3rd-party](https://www.desertcart.be/products/1271851-joystick-controller-3rd-party) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-05-23*