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(More customer reviews)ThrustMaster's Top Gun AfterBurner game controller is well worth owning.
Pros:
1) Best bang for your buck. (Note: Amazon.com had the best overall price.)
2) The AfterBurner has a hefty feel to it; it looks well made. The buttons, rudder, throttle, and stick are responsive and lively during game play, flight sims especially.
3) It's similar to Saitek's X36 in throttle/rudder and joystick design. Whereas the X36 is bulky with 2 separate units, a throttle/rudder system, a (joy)stick, making it hard to play a game with the controller(s) in your lap, the AfterBurner has joined these two units as one (which can be separated) making it easier, in my book, to use. I also like the notched throttle settings (missing on the X36). There are more than enough buttons (8) when combined with the ThrustMapper software to make custom game settings. These custom game "Pre-Sets," once created by you, make game playing a delight.
Cons:
1) Supplied CD's ThrustMapper software would not run on either of my 2 PCs (both run Windows 98SE). Downloaded ThrustMapper V2.33 from us.thrustmaster.com and this corrected the problem.
2) Front-end learning curve using ThrustMapper to create Pre-Sets. But, once mastered, Pre-Sets work great.
3) Unlike the X36 mapping software that tries to locate every game on your PC, when creating Pre-Sets you must 'browse' for your game executables. A bit awkward if you have multiple partitions with games installed all over the place.
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Product Description:
Get the ultimate adrenaline rush with the Top Gun AfterBurner Joystick. Take full control with the unique full-size detachable throttle. Adjust your piloting with the dual rudder; choose from the twisting handle and the rocking knob. Also features a rubber-textured grip and up to 60 programmable functions.The joystick features: 8-way hat-switch for swift digital movement, dual rudder with twisting handle and rocking knob, full-size detachable throttle with idle and afterburner detents, 8 programmable buttons: trigger, Fox 2 buttons and 6 action buttons, up to 60 programmable functions thanks to Thrustmapper software, comfort enlarged hand rest and rubber-textured grip, adjustable resistance for customized ergonomics, weighted metal base with removable suction cups and spare wing, and Digital Integration technology - for unprecedented accuracy in games in high resolution.
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