Pretorian Quester Accessible Gaming Joystick

The Pretorian Quester Joystick is a compact, light-touch desktop joystick designed to make computer gaming more accessible for people who find a conventional keyboard, mouse or game controller difficult to operate. It provides three navigation modes for games controlled using WASD keys, arrow keys or mouse movement.

The joystick requires just 0.5 Newtons of operating force, allowing it to respond to gentle movements of the hand, wrist or forearm. Three interchangeable handles are included so the method of control can be adapted around the gamer’s strength, grip and range of movement.

The gamer can move between WASD Mode, Arrow Key Mode and Mouse Mode using the centre button or an external switch connected to the right-hand 3.5mm socket. Modes that are not required can be removed through Learn Mode, reducing the number of selections needed to reach the preferred setting.

Two Quester Joysticks can be connected to the same computer when separate control methods are helpful. For example, one joystick can provide WASD movement while the other controls the mouse cursor.

Key Features

• Accessible desktop joystick designed specifically for computer gaming
• Replaces WASD keys, arrow keys or mouse movement in compatible games
• Three selectable operating modes: WASD, Arrow Key and Mouse
• Modes can be changed using the centre button or a connected external switch
• Unused operating modes can be removed to simplify switching
• Light-touch joystick requires only 0.5 Newtons of operating force
• Diagonal directional movement is enabled by default and can be disabled
• Four adjustable cursor-speed settings in Mouse Mode
• Two outer buttons provide left-click and right-click functions in every mode
• Two programmable 3.5mm sockets for external wired switches
• External switch functions can be configured in Learn Mode
• Can be configured for left-handed use
• Optional audible buzzer can be enabled or disabled
• Settings are stored in the joystick’s onboard memory
• Two Quester Joysticks can be used simultaneously on the same computer
• Low-profile design provides a comfortable resting position for the hand
• Plug-and-play USB connection with no driver software required
• Robust construction for regular gaming

SEN and Access Benefits

• Offers an alternative to using small keyboard keys or a conventional gaming controller
• Reduces reliance on precise finger movements during computer gaming
• Light operating force can support gamers with limited strength or endurance
• Different handles allow the joystick to be moved by gripping or pushing
• The foam ball can be operated using the hand, wrist or forearm
• Adjustable cursor speeds help match on-screen movement to the gamer’s level of control
• Removing unused modes can reduce the number of button or switch activations required
• External switches allow selected functions to be positioned around the gamer’s most reliable controlled movement
• Left-handed configuration supports different positioning and access needs
• Can provide greater independence and participation in compatible computer games

Operating Modes

• WASD Mode: Joystick movements produce the W, A, S and D keyboard commands commonly used to move characters in computer games.
• Arrow Key Mode: Joystick movements produce the up, down, left and right arrow-key commands.
• Mouse Mode: The joystick controls the on-screen mouse cursor, with four selectable cursor speeds.

The centre button or a connected external switch can move between the enabled modes. Learn Mode allows any modes that are not required to be removed from the sequence.

Buttons and External Switch Sockets

• The two outer buttons operate as left click and right click in every operating mode
• Two 3.5mm sockets allow compatible external wired switches to be connected
• The sockets can be configured as left click and right click
• The sockets can alternatively be configured as Space and Enter
• The sockets can alternatively be configured as Escape and Mode switch

Each pair of external switch functions is selected through Learn Mode. External switches are available separately.

Interchangeable Joystick Handles

• Acorn knob: A general-purpose handle for direct joystick control
• T-bar knob: Provides a shape that can be held or gripped
• Large foam ball: Offers a broader surface that can be pushed using the hand, wrist or forearm

Product Details

• Product type: Accessible computer-gaming joystick
• Connection: USB
• Gaming platform: USB-compatible computers
• Control output: Keyboard and mouse commands
• Operating modes: WASD, Arrow Key and Mouse
• Joystick operating force: 0.5 Newtons
• Cursor-speed settings: 4
• Built-in buttons: Left click, Mode switch and right click
• External switch sockets: 2 x 3.5mm
• Diagonal movement: Selectable
• Left-handed configuration: Yes
• Audible feedback: Yes – can be disabled
• Onboard settings memory: Yes
• Driver software required: No
• Dimensions: 180 x 102 x 112mm high
• Approximate palm-rest height: 35mm

What’s Included

• 1 x Pretorian Quester Joystick
• 1 x acorn joystick knob
• 1 x T-bar joystick knob
• 1 x large foam-ball joystick knob

Please note: The Quester Joystick is designed for computer gaming and produces keyboard and mouse commands rather than conventional gamepad inputs. It does not connect directly to Xbox, PlayStation or Nintendo consoles. Compatibility depends on the controls supported by the individual computer game. External assistive switches are not included.