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Joystick Shield for DB15 Game Port PC Joysticks - for Arduino
Lectrobox

Joystick Shield for DB15 Game Port PC Joysticks - for Arduino

Mike Perry has researched PC hardware since 2014, tracking 80+ GPU generations, 50+ retro handheld platforms, and 30+ vintage PC configurations. He synthesises community benchmarks, manufacturer specs, and public forum data into actionable buying guides.

$11.99

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Price and availability subject to change.

Bottom line: The Joystick Shield for DB15 Game Port PC Joysticks - for Arduino is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the joysticks & game port category, priced around $11.99. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Joystick Shield for DB15 Game Port PC Joysticks - for Arduino using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the joysticks & game port category. Lectrobox's joysticks & game port lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for joysticks & game port of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Includes Arduino library and example sketch; open hardware with schematics available
  • ✓ Backed by Lectrobox's warranty and support channels
  • ✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy

Cons

  • ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
  • ✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified

Key Features

  • Shield that attaches a DB15 15-pin game-port PC Joystick to nearly any Arduino or compatible device
  • Gives Arduino sketches high-precision joystick position information for X and Y axes on a scale from -100 to +100, and up/down state of up to two joystick buttons
  • Stackable, allowing other shields to be used simultaneously, with jumper-configurable pin use to avoid shield conflicts; two joystick shields can be stacked for sketches that need two joysticks
  • Includes Arduino library and example sketch; open hardware with schematics available
  • Joystick not included. Compatible with DB-15 15-pin game-port joysticks only. (USB joysticks not supported.)

Full Specifications

BrandLectrobox
Unit Count1 Count
ConnectivityUSB
Model NumberLEC-002-A
CompatibilityPC
Button Quantity15
Controller TypeJoystick
Item Dimensions3 x 2.5 x 1 inches
Hardware Platformpc
Number of Buttons15
Compatible DevicesPC
Connectivity TechnologyUSB
Manufacturer Part NumberLEC-002-A

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Joystick Shield for DB15 Game Port PC Joysticks - for Arduino is sold on the used and vintage market, where eBay carries the live inventory — Amazon does not stock this part. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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