The Inner Child Keeps on Growing

You know you are behind the pc technology curve when:

1. You start playing a space-sim game (Darkstar One for anyone who is interested)
2. You decide that play would be greatly improved by using a joystick
3. You get out your trusty heavy-duty Raptor joystick
4. You then realise that your pc (which is itself nearly 4 years old now) doesn't have a place to plug it in!

When did that happen? And how come it took me so long to notice?

Sigh.