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| price = £39.99<ref>[[Atari ST Review]], May 1992</ref>
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==Manufacturer's Description==
* Full size, foam-padded pistol grip handle with built-in fire button.
* Adjustable handle tension with 8 settings for range of movement and tension
* Rotary selectors allow you to independently select the function of each of the 3 microswitch fire buttons. Each ultra-fast fire button has positive feel and 'click'
* True full 360° patented flat gimbal system gives the joystick a stable and responsive 8 position feel
* Constructed of the highest quality materials and electronics available for unequalled durability and precision
* Extra long 6-foot cable
* Comprehensive instruction manual and warranty inside
==Reviews==
==Reviews==


{{Review|review=ffiJ
{{Review|review=A little too big to hold in the hand, this table-top joystick certainly offers a multitude of features The first thing to notice is the foam-padded pistol grip with built-in firebutton. As well as
ESSENTIAL BUY
feeling incredibly comfortable, it also offers a firm grip and moulds itself to your hand.
SWITCH JOYSTICK
GRAVIS £39.99
IN BRIEF A l1ttle too b1g to hold
1n the hand, th1s table-top joy-
stick certainly offers a
multitude of features The f.rst
thing to notice is the foam-
padded pistol gnp with
built-in firebutton. As well as
feeling incredibly comfortable,
it also offers a firm grip and
moulds itself to your hand.
The stick comes with e very
The stick comes with e very
sophisticated tension adjust-
sophisticated tension adjustment system. This allows the
ment system. This a l lows the
user to set the amount of tension or resistance provided by
user to set the amount of ten-
the joystick handle. Ten settings, which range from loose
sion or resistance provided by
the joystick handle. Ten set-
t ings, which range from loose
to stiff, ensure that there will
to stiff, ensure that there will
be at least one settmg which
be at least one settmg which
su1ts your playing style In
suits your playing style|author=|pub=[[Atari ST Review]]|issue=May 1992|score=5/5}}
addition. the tension adjuster
 
also reduces the travel dis-
 
tance or throw of the stick,
{{Review|review=If you're looking for a multi-purpose, multi-functional joystick then this may be ideal. Tastefully coloured in black and ruby red and with gold trimming, the Switch Joystick is packed with features. The padded handle has a 10 setting tension adjuster ranging from soft to stiff, making it suitable for both fast platformers and flight sims (as well as many others), There are three fire buttons, each with normal, turbo fire, forward and backward functions. It's quite pricey, but very nice.|author=Steve Bradley|pub=Amiga Format|score=|issue=August 1993}}
making it ideal for flight sims
 
and arcade games alike.
 
Restricted movement allows
 
for faster reactions such as
 
those needed 1n arcade-orien-
{{#example: Gravis Switch Joystick}}
tated games. while the softer
settings provide smoother
movements suitable for flight
simulators and driving games.
Trigger points are automati-
cally set dependmg on the
tension adjustment. When the
stick IS set at a loose setting,
a greater amount of handle
deflection is needed befo r e a
response is triggered 1n the
game. lt's also possible to
manually adjust these trigger
points f or even more contro l-
labili ty . There are also three
fire buttons. two located on
the base of the unit and one
perched on top of the handle.
Button selectors at the side of
the machine allow the user to
independently select each fire
button's function. ranging
from normal fire and auto f.re
capabilities to forward end
backward movements
All these features add up to
one hell of a joystick A six-
foot lead, solid construCtiOn,
and a pleasing design help add
further to the stick's appeal.
Although quite costly , this 1s
worth the investment .|author=|pub=[[Atari ST Review]]|issue=May 1992|score=5/5}}


If you're looking for a multi-purpose, multi-functional joystick then this may be ideal. Tastefully coloured in black* ruby red and with gold trimming, the Switch Joystick is packed with features. The padded handle has a 10 setting tension adjuster ranging from soft to stiff, making it suitable for both fast platformers and llight sims (as well as many others), There are three tire buttons, each with normal, turbo fire, forward and backward functions. It's quite pricey, but very nice. Steve Bradley, Amiga Format, August 1993
==Sources==
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Manufacturer's Description

  • Full size, foam-padded pistol grip handle with built-in fire button.
  • Adjustable handle tension with 8 settings for range of movement and tension
  • Rotary selectors allow you to independently select the function of each of the 3 microswitch fire buttons. Each ultra-fast fire button has positive feel and 'click'
  • True full 360° patented flat gimbal system gives the joystick a stable and responsive 8 position feel
  • Constructed of the highest quality materials and electronics available for unequalled durability and precision
  • Extra long 6-foot cable
  • Comprehensive instruction manual and warranty inside

Reviews

"A little too big to hold in the hand, this table-top joystick certainly offers a multitude of features The first thing to notice is the foam-padded pistol grip with built-in firebutton. As well as

feeling incredibly comfortable, it also offers a firm grip and moulds itself to your hand. The stick comes with e very sophisticated tension adjustment system. This allows the user to set the amount of tension or resistance provided by the joystick handle. Ten settings, which range from loose to stiff, ensure that there will be at least one settmg which suits your playing style" 5/5


"If you're looking for a multi-purpose, multi-functional joystick then this may be ideal. Tastefully coloured in black and ruby red and with gold trimming, the Switch Joystick is packed with features. The padded handle has a 10 setting tension adjuster ranging from soft to stiff, making it suitable for both fast platformers and flight sims (as well as many others), There are three fire buttons, each with normal, turbo fire, forward and backward functions. It's quite pricey, but very nice."
  • Steve Bradley
  • Amiga Format
  • August 1993



Sources

  1. ↑ Atari ST Review, May 1992
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