Joyboard

Joyboard
Amiga Joyboard
ManufacturerAmiga Corporation
TypeGame controller
GenerationSecond generation
Lifespan1983

The Joyboard is a balance board peripheral for the Atari 2600 home video game console. It was released in 1983 and was used by standing on top of it and leaning in a certain direction. Skier Suzy Chaffee appeared on television and at toy fairs demonstrating its use.[1][2]

  1. ^ "How we created the AMIGA Computer, By Robert J. Mical, Info Magazine Issue 13".
  2. ^ Pointing Devices for Personal Computers: Mice Lead the Way, By Paul Freiberger, InfoWorld, 8 Aug 1983, ...The Amiga joyboard encourages users to play with their feet!...