Multidirectional input device

A multidirectional input device comprising:

• an operation input part including
• an operation stick configured to be tilted in a horizontal direction by an operation on the operation stick;
• a tilt detector configured to detect an angle detection value representing a tilt direction and a tilt angle of the operation stick;
• a returning part configured to return the operation stick to neutral state;
• and
• a frame storing the tilt detector, the returning part, and a part of the operation stick;
• a base having a plate shape and provided below the frame;
• a load detector provided on the frame or the base and configured to detect a load detection value representing a direction and magnitude of a load applied to the frame;
• and
• circuitry configured to output an output signal representing a direction and magnitude of the operation on the operation stick, based on the angle detection value detected by the tilt detector and the load detection value detected by the load detector,
• wherein the circuitry is configured to correct a reference value of the load detector based on a detection value of the load detector unless a tilt of the operation stick is within a predetermined no correction zone, when the tilt of the operation stick remains unchanged for a certain period of time.