stackyFACTSThe sleek minimalism of the iconic Atari 2600 joystick wasn't driven by elegant design philosophy; it was peak corporate cheapness. Nolan Bushnell wanted controllers manufactured for under five dollars. Adding a second button was deemed too expensive, forcing players to map every complex action to one stiff red button.
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