Using Apple/Atari joysticks w/ IBM

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From: Mary Louise Cassidy
Date: Wed, 06 Jan 1993 00:44

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I need the schems or whatever (wiring chart) to make a connector from
an Apple joystick to an IBM port (9 pin to 15 pin).  I know they are
out there, I need it ASAP!  I even posted one at one point...but all
I have on it is gone...now that I got a 15-pin part (BTW, does
anyone know a source for these??  Radio Shack dont have em!).

EMAIL is preferred.....thanks!!

Also, has anyone ever wired a digital Atari-type stick to an IBM??  I made
a connector for my Amiga (digital stick) that uses my IBM stick in
flight games that support the option.  But can it go vice-versa???  I
think it can as the newish gamepads for IBM (Gravis, Suncom) claim
to be just 8-way digital controllers.....so....anyone know???????  I
REALLY want to know this one.  Amiga games are now supporting 2-button
Genesis-style sticks (finally)...and if I could use it on my IBM
WITHOUT special software..it'd be great!  Also, is the Gravis GamePad
really digital??  Will it work with everything or does it need
sotware support (I've noticed the option in Wolf 3D)??

Thanx alot!!!

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