Starfighter joystick consists of beige square base with two red buttons on upper left and right corners on top and vertical beige joystick in center. Below joystick is sticker marked "Starfighter / apple". Box is gold and black with clear windows on three sides. The top of the box is marked "Analog Joystick / Scores Better / Feels Better / 2 Year / Warranty". The front of the box is marked "The Ultimate Joystick / for apple Computer". Both sides are marked "For / apple IIe / computer / apple II & apple II plus / with accessory adapter". The back of box contains control functions explanation. Top flap of box is cut almost all the way across.