## Common ground
All options are types of input devices used to control video games, primarily designed for gaming consoles or computers.
## Options at a glance
**3926.90 – Plastic analog joysticks**
- **Defining trait:** Made of plastic and specifically designed as analog joysticks (not full controllers).
- **Typical examples:** Standalone joystick for arcade-style games, flight simulator controls.
- **Best fit when:** The product is a single stick with analog movement, not a full controller with buttons or triggers.
**8471.60 – Computer game controllers**
- **Defining trait:** Designed specifically for use with computers (PCs), often via USB or Bluetooth.
- **Typical examples:** Xbox Wireless Controller when used on PC, Steam Controller.
- **Best fit when:** The device is primarily intended for PC gaming and connects via standard computer interfaces.
**8526.92 – Wireless game controllers**
- **Defining trait:** Uses radio (wireless) communication (e.g., Bluetooth, proprietary RF) to connect to consoles.
- **Typical examples:** PlayStation DualShock 5 (wireless), Nintendo Switch Pro Controller.
- **Best fit when:** The controller connects without cables and uses wireless transmission.
**9504.50 – Wired game controllers**
- **Defining trait:** Connects via a physical cable (e.g., USB, proprietary cable).
- **Typical examples:** Classic Xbox 360 wired controller, older PlayStation DualShock.
- **Best fit when:** The device uses a cable for power and data transfer.
## Key differences
| Feature | 3926.90 | 8471.60 | 8526.92 | 9504.50 |
|---------------------|-----------------|------------------|-------------------|------------------|
| Primary use | Console arcade | PC gaming | Wireless console | Wired console |
| Connection type | N/A (joystick) | USB/Bluetooth | Radio (wireless) | Cable (wired) |
| Full controller? | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
## How to choose
- Is it a standalone analog stick, not a full controller? → 3926.90
- Is it primarily used with a computer? → 8471.60
- Does it connect wirelessly (no cable)? → 8526.92
- Does it use a physical cable to connect? → 9504.50
## Overlaps & pitfalls
- A wireless controller for a console (e.g., PS5 DualSense) could fit both 8526.92 and 9504.50 if it supports wired mode, but the **primary function** determines the correct code.
- A PC game controller may also be wireless — prioritize **main use case**: if used mainly on PC, choose 8471.60; if used with a console, even wirelessly, go with 8526.92.
- If unsure, base the choice on the product’s **primary intended platform and connection method**