This adapter will make it possible to connect 1 extra joystick to the PC. The gameport contains pins for two joysticks but you will need this adapter to be able to connect two joysticks to one connector.
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 |
Notes
- Since pin 12 is often used for MIDI-signals on gameport equipped soundcards it’s better to use the ground from pin 4 & 5, pin 15 is also used for MIDI-signals.