Gaming/Universal Serial Bus:  What is it?

Windows 98 supports USB (universal serial bus) technology, which means that adding a new accessory to your computer can be as simple as plugging a new lamp into the wall, and flipping the switch when you want to light up the room. That's because USB is a new technology that makes computer accessory plugs and connectors as universal as a standard electrical cord and wall socket.

USB is particularly valuable for playing computer games, because of all the accessories that come with gaming, such as joysticks, steering wheels, flight yokes, and pedals. And most USB-compatible accessories plug directly into the connector, so no separate power cord is needed. In order to use the USB connectors on the back of your computer, you need to buy USB-compatible hardware or peripheral devices. All of these devices have the standard plug that fits into the standard connector.