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From: goo@hpindda.cup.hp.com (Michael Goo)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.atari.st
Subject: Re: Flight Sims (cont'd)
Message-ID: <40250012@hpindda.cup.hp.com>
Date: 14 Feb 91 23:27:18 GMT
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Many flight sims (and other games...like StarGlider) can use the mouse to
simulate an analog stick (my personal favorite is F-19).  The problem is that
the mouse doesn't auto center very well and doesn't react well to quick 
movements (essential when dogfighting).

One solution to this problem is the Gravis MouseStick.  It is a proportional
joystick that plugs into a smart adaptor that, in turn, plugs into the mouse
port.  The stick itself is pretty "dumb", but does allow a wide range of
tactile adjustments (button functions, joystick play).  The cool part is the
smart adaptor that allows more adjustments than any human being could want.
Here's a sample:

    - digital joystick emulation or proportional
    - button autofire
    - screen size (set vertical and horizontal pixel range)
    - many more

I don't think that it replaces the mouse very well, but for flight sims, it
is great!  I can't imagine going back to playing timing games with an old
digital joystick just to maintain a certain angle of bank.

Of course, I own one of these and these are my opinions.  Your milage may
vary.  I am not associated with Gravis etc. etc. blah blah blah.