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A version of the [[Competition Pro 5000]], with microswitches instead of leaf-switches in the fire buttons. A modern USB version is made for modern computers by SpeedLink. | |||
{{joystick | {{joystick | ||
| title = | | title = Competition Pro Extra | ||
| image = | | image = | ||
| brand = * [[Dynamics Marketing]] | | brand = * [[Dynamics Marketing]] | ||
* [[Coin Control]] | |||
* [[Kempston]] | * [[Kempston]] | ||
* [[Powerplay]] | * [[Powerplay]] | ||
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| directional = 8 way microswitch | | directional = 8 way microswitch | ||
| buttons = | | buttons = | ||
| cablelength = | | cablelength = 5 feet | ||
| suckers = no | | suckers = no | ||
| autofire | | features = {{I-autofire}} | ||
| type = | | type = {{I-joystick}} | ||
| connectivity = | | connectivity = {{Ataripin}} | ||
| compatibility = | | compatibility = | ||
| price = | | price = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
==Reviews== | ==Reviews== | ||
{{Review|review=Handling the joystick is easy and simple. It fits neatly between both hands, but may take some time until you become accustomed, and eventually comfortable with it... It's a sure winner|author=Ian Machin | {{Review|review=Handling the joystick is easy and simple. It fits neatly between both hands, but may take some time until you become accustomed, and eventually comfortable with it... It's a sure winner|author=Ian Machin|pub=[[C+VG Magazine]]|issue=February 1988|score=}} | ||
{{Review|review=...it looks unbreakable with its solid ’frosted’ plastic casing and robust steel shaft from the Kojak lollipop school, Nutts [Andy Nuttall] has had one since 1985, and it’s still unscathed. The new versions are stiff at first, with not much play in the stick, but this wears in after a few weeks’ play ... The Extra model boasts microswitches all round, and an autofire switch to boot. Excellent.|author=Steve Bradley|pub=[[Amiga Format]]|issue=August 1993|score=}} | {{Review|review=...it looks unbreakable with its solid ’frosted’ plastic casing and robust steel shaft from the Kojak lollipop school, Nutts [Andy Nuttall] has had one since 1985, and it’s still unscathed. The new versions are stiff at first, with not much play in the stick, but this wears in after a few weeks’ play ... The Extra model boasts microswitches all round, and an autofire switch to boot. Excellent.|author=Steve Bradley|pub=[[Amiga Format]]|issue=August 1993|score=}} | ||
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[[Category:Competition Pro Controllers]] | [[Category:Competition Pro Controllers]] | ||
[[Category:Controllers with Microswitches]] | [[Category:Controllers with Microswitches]] | ||
[[Category:Controllers with Microswitched Controls]] | [[Category:Controllers with Microswitched Controls]] | ||
[[Category:Controllers with Microswitched Buttons]] | [[Category:Controllers with Microswitched Buttons]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:23, 23 March 2022
A version of the Competition Pro 5000, with microswitches instead of leaf-switches in the fire buttons. A modern USB version is made for modern computers by SpeedLink.
Reviews
"Handling the joystick is easy and simple. It fits neatly between both hands, but may take some time until you become accustomed, and eventually comfortable with it... It's a sure winner"
- Ian Machin
- C+VG Magazine
- February 1988
"...it looks unbreakable with its solid ’frosted’ plastic casing and robust steel shaft from the Kojak lollipop school, Nutts [Andy Nuttall] has had one since 1985, and it’s still unscathed. The new versions are stiff at first, with not much play in the stick, but this wears in after a few weeks’ play ... The Extra model boasts microswitches all round, and an autofire switch to boot. Excellent."
- Steve Bradley
- Amiga Format
- August 1993
