joystick

This is a joystick emoji, like one you'd see on an old arcade machine. It's great to use when talking about old-school games.

Have you ever played a game where you move the character with a stick that has a red ball on top? This emoji brings to mind those nostalgic arcade games.

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While the 🎮 (gamepad) symbolizes modern gaming, the joystick represents the arcade culture of the 80s and 90s. That's why it's often used when you want to express a retro vibe.

Beyond just games, it's also used to give the feeling of flying a plane in a simulation or operating old machinery. It's fun to add when showing your preference for "the old way" or "classics," or when talking about old movies or music.