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- From: Gavin Adams <gavin.adams@lso.mts.dec.com>
- Subject: Re: Joysticks,Joysticks... Which Joystick?
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- Date: Tue, 12 Jan 1993 14:56:41 GMT
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- In article <1993Jan11.204011.1948@mcc.com> Jim Knutson,
- knutson@urbino.mcc.com writes:
- >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?
-
- Oh, I'm sure at least _one_ person will have to have these. :) (and it's not
- me)
-
- --- Gavin
- Visualize Whirled Peas!
-