Noobsticks
Noobsticks is a term used in video gaming culture to describe beginner-friendly input devices or training aids intended to ease new players into complex control schemes. The phrase combines noob, a slang term for novice, with sticks, referring to game control sticks, joysticks, or other analog inputs.
Usage and scope: In casual discussion, noobsticks often refers to hardware such as simplified arcade sticks,
Etymology and evolution: The term likely arose within online communities and streaming cultures during the 2010s
Reception and impact: Noobsticks are generally viewed as helpful for beginners seeking to learn game mechanics
Variants and contexts: The concept covers both physical devices and virtual input schemes. In fighting game
See also: Joystick, Arcade stick, Gaming controller, Training mode, Accessibility in gaming.