Sony Flightstick
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The Sony Analog Joystick (SCPH-1110) is Sony's first analog controller for the PlayStation, and is the precursor to the PlayStation Dual Analog Controller. It is often referred to as the "Sony Flightstick" (not to be confused with the Flightstick line of joysticks for PlayStation consoles by third-party peripheral manufacturer Hori).
[edit] History
Announced to the public in August 1995, [1], The Analog Flightstick was released to the public in Japan in early April 1996 [2].
[edit] Features
The Sony Flightstick used potentiometer technology previously introduced on consoles such as the Vectrex; instead of relying on simple binary eight-way switches, the controller was capable of minute movements on an entire 360 degree range. The stick also featured a third thumbstick on the right hand side, used for instances when simple digital movements were necessary.
The Sony Flightstick's analog mode was brought to the next iteration of Sony's analog controllers, the Sony Dual Analog Controller.
[edit] Rarity
The Sony Flightstick had a limited run, and as such is quite rare. Even on sites such as eBay, it is close to impossible to locate the Analog FlightStick.
