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- From: hchong@netcom.com (Hoi Chong)
- Subject: Re: Joysticks,Joysticks... Which Joystick?
- Message-ID: <1993Jan12.034738.13730@netcom.com>
- Organization: Netcom - Online Communication Services (408 241-9760 guest)
- References: <1993Jan11.204011.1948@mcc.com>
- Date: Tue, 12 Jan 1993 03:47:38 GMT
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- From article <1993Jan11.204011.1948@mcc.com>, by knutson@urbino.mcc.com (Jim Knutson):
- > Well, if you REALLY want the best (most expensive?) joy stick, there's
- > this from Thrustmaster:
- >
- > F16 Joy Stick - Exact copy of F16C FBW stick utilizing strain gage
- > tech. 17 lb. actuating force, 1/4" movement. Plug compatible
- > with desktop standard (game port) unit. Mounting is 4x4 1/4"
- > steel plate. Price $299, $999 with MIL spec switches.
- >
- > And if you want REALLY want the best throttle control:
- >
- > F16 Throttle - Exact copy of F16 throttle quadrant with five detents.
- > Unit is cast aluminum handle mounted on 2x1 inch steel shaft.
- > Pivot is contained in 6x6x4 1/4" steel box and is plug
- > compatible with standard desktop unit. Price $299, $599 with
- > MIL spec switches.
- >
- > Now, can any of you "power" gamers really claim to have the BEST?
-
- Let's put it this way. Would you like to bet who will have them on his
- or her desk first, me or you? :-)
-
- p.s. That is if they are available.
-