Can a PC joystick be used to play games?

[epicchicken]

My wrist hurts from using my mouse too much, and I am definitely not playing for a while until I can get it rested. Does anyone know any possible way I could use a joystick instead of my mouse to play some games???

[bumpty85]

if you can set up your joystick to function AS your mouse... then i don't see why not.

[epicchicken]

if you can set up your joystick to function AS your mouse... then i don't see why not.

Anyone know how to do that???????

[May]

Make sure you are not resting your wrist on the table or desk when you are using your mouse. If that's what you're doing, it can lead to serious hand problems (I should know...I've been there). Make sure your wrist is relaxed, but not resting on anything. My wrist is now always two or three inches off of the desk.