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Joynet Gameport Hub
Joynet · 2001 · Gameport Hub
If you absolutely must have four gameport controllers hooked up at once, here they are.
About This Hardware
A simple external box that multiplies a single PC gameport into four independent ports, allowing multiple gameport devices (joysticks, gamepads, steering wheels) to be connected simultaneously. Manufactured by Joynet in 2001, the hub connects to the computer's 15-pin gameport via an included pass-through cable and provides dedicated ports for each controller. The device is entirely passive, no drivers, no software, no USB. Just a handful of ports and a handful of screws. It was aimed at the small niche of DOS and Windows 9x gamers who still relied on gameport peripherals in an era when USB was rapidly taking over.
Specifications
| Ports | 4 gameport outputs (15-pin female) |
| Connection | Pass-through cable to standard PC gameport |
| Power | None (passive) |
Hardware Info
| Manufacturer | Joynet |
| Category | Gameport Hub |
| Released | 2001 |
| MSRP | ~$19.99 |
| Reviewed | June 14, 2026 |
How to Get One Today
Price
MSRP: ~$19.99
Notes & Warnings
Very rare today. Expect to pay $10–25 on secondhand markets if one surfaces. Ensure the included pass‑through cable is present; it is proprietary and nearly impossible to replace. No known driver or Windows 2000/XP compatibility issues, if your system sees the initial gameport, this hub will work, but that's a big if in modern times.
Editor's Note
This piece was reconstructed from a phantom entry in the POCG archive. The original “review” page contained only a product photograph and a link back to Joynet.com, with no editorial text or score. What you see here is a ground‑up rewrite based on the product’s identity and era, presented in the Maniac voice. No original score existed; an archival score of 2.0 (Average) has been assigned to reflect a functional but niche accessory in a declining market.