This adapter will make it possible to connect 1 extra joystick to the PC. The gameport contains pins for two joysticks but you'll need this adapter to be able to connect two joysticks to one connector.
(To the Computer)
(To the 1st Joystick)
(To the 2nd Joystick)
15 PIN D-SUB MALE to the Computer.
15 PIN D-SUB FEMALE to the 1st Joystick.
15 PIN D-SUB FEMALE to the 2nd Joystick.
| PC | Joy 1 | Joy 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| +5 VDC | 1 | 1 | - |
| Button 1 | 2 | 2 | |
| Joystick 1 - X | 3 | 3 | |
| Ground | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Ground | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Joystick 1 - Y | 6 | 6 | |
| Button 2 | 7 | 7 | |
| +5 VDC | 8 | 8 | |
| +5 VDC | 9 | 9 | 1 |
| Button 4 | 10 | 10 | 2 |
| Joystick 2 - X | 11 | 11 | 3 |
| Ground | 12 | 12 | |
| Joystick 2 - Y | 13 | 13 | 6 |
| Button 3 | 14 | 14 | 7 |
| +5 VDC | 15 | 15 | 8 |