JoyStick-C
Est. $150–$400, see price history
Typical price range, not a vendor quote. Confirm it with the vendor before buying.
What it is
Summary
AI-generated from vendor-published content · October 1, 2026
The JoyStick-C is a desktop joystick that works as a computer mouse for someone who can't use a standard mouse. It has four large, colored buttons that can be set up for left click, right click, drag-and-drop, or double-click, and each one can also be set to do nothing. Free configuration software lets you adjust speed, sensitivity, sound feedback, and button layout, and there are changeable covers and labels so buttons are easy to tell apart. It also has four 3.5mm sockets for plugging in your own external switches (not included), plus a removable plastic keyguard to help prevent accidental presses. It's a bigger unit, about 29 x 22 x 16 cm, with a non-slip base meant for desktop use.
Getting it
Try before you buy
Devices like this are often available to borrow through your state's AT Act program — typically free or low-cost — so you can try it before buying or pursuing funding.
Where to get it
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Details
Quick Facts Catalog facts · auto-generated
- Addresses
- Platform
- Age range
- Complexity
- Professional guidance helps
- Price
- Est. $150–$400
- Funding
- AT Act lending
- Out of pocket
- School district
- Vocational rehab
What setup looks like
- Out of the box
Plug the JoyStick-C into a USB port on a Mac or PC. No extra drivers are needed, and it works as a mouse right away. - With a guide
- Install the configuration software and set speed, sensitivity, sound feedback, and which task each button does.
- Attach labeled button covers and the keyguard if they help, and plug in any external switches. Allow about 30-60 minutes to settle on settings. See manufacturer support resources for detailed instructions.
- With professional help
An OT, SLP, or ATP can help decide which buttons to use and how to set the speed and sensitivity for the person's movement. They can also advise on switch choice and placement, and on keyguard use. A session of about an hour is typical.
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Sources & fine print
Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from Inclusive Technology — view on vendor site (opens in a new tab); last checked October 31, 2026.
Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on October 1, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.