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Subject: Re: More ELITE(tm) strangeness
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Date: 24 Mar 89 15:03:01 GMT
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7800 Joysticks?  Hmmm.  Come to think of it, I remember trying to use those
on a Mega ST several months ago.  I also remember having problems using the
computer with those joysticks, so we stopped using them!  I believe the
only difference between the old Atari joysticks and the newer 7800 joysticks
(decides the shape of the thing) is that the 7800 joysticks have a second
button that is independent of the first.  This is great for games like
Xevious, Desert Falcon, and Choplifter (all of which use both buttons), but
apparently not for the ST!!

Not related to the 7800 joystick problem, a friend and I have noticed that
many programs don't run properly when a MIDI Keyboard is plugged into the
computer.  The usual problem is that the mouse and joysticks don't work...
Unplugging the keyboard and then rebooting the computer always fixes that
problem.

To the person who is experiencing problems with Elite:  I hope you are
able to overcome the difficulties, as Elite on the ST is a great game!!!

  Albert Yarusso,

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