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From: ted@helios.ucsc.edu (Ted Cantrall)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware
Subject: Re: Joysticks, Game Controllers -- What's Good?
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Date: 23 Jan 91 19:50:50 GMT
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Reply-To: ted@helios.ucsc.edu (Ted Cantrall)
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>I am considering the purchase of a joystick and game controller for my PC
>(a 386-SX), but I have no idea what's available or which products are of
>superior quality.  I have searched product review data bases and come up
>empty handed.  Anyone have any suggestions or recommendations?
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I just got a Gravis (Advanced, i think) for my SX. It's the only IBM joystick
I've ever had and I am VVERRRY pleased with it. I paid $44.50 but saw it at
Fry's electronics for $29.95. (408)733-1770. I has a fairly large base with
"sticky" rubber feet so it stays put. The tension is adjustable from fairly
tight to floppy loose. There are 3 "fire" buttons that can each be set to
either of the 2 standard buttons; 2 on the base (left side) and one on the
top of the air-craft style grip. Any of the buttons can be turned off, too.
I got it for the Microprose game, Knights of the Sky after trying to play
it with a mouse. (that was a painfull experience!) I also highly recommend
the game! 			-ted-

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