Can any joystick be used as mouse pointing device?

[jgfrank]

Greetings:

I am tired of using the mouse and are looking for an alternative more effective such as joystick. I am wondering if any Joystick can be used as a regular mouse pointing device. If so, what do I need in addition beside purchase the joystick?

Thanks for your feedback.

 

[Crashman]

Software to trick the OS and applications into using the joystick as a mouse.

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