Gravis Mk VI Joystick

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When it comes to the selection of a joystick, it is personal taste, rather than technical specifications that determine the model that is best suited to a particular person. The Gravis MK VI 'stick manages to combine an impressive technical specification with, in the opinion of the staff around the YC offices, an action that is well suited for playing the most aggressive of arcade shoot- 'em-up games. The control stick is formed from a large, metal reinforced, padded foam handle which has a sculptured fire button built into its top surface. A further two buttons are mounted on the base of the units. All of the buttons have a positive 'click' action and fall easily to the fingers of the user. An adjustable centering spring allows the joystick to have either a self-centering action or a free non-return action - this latter action being more suited to those using the joystick in place of a mouse with, for example, paintbox software. The joystick is available as either a switch type, suitable for use with Atari style joystick ports or as an analogue stick for use for computers that feature an A/D convertor as does the BBC micro. The Gravis joystick is manufactured in the States and is available in this country from Teknacron Circuits Ltd., [redacted].

Large responsive push button (with aural feedback). Push button control selectors. Extra long cable. Metal reinforced padded foam handle. Space age plastic casing. Recessed TRIM control. Adjustable spring centering.