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* 8 directional movement
* 8 directional movement
* Cage sold seperately
* Cage sold seperately
* Versions include ZX Spectrum, 16K, 48L, 128K (interface sold seperately), +2, +3, C64, Amstrad, Atari, Sega and Nintendo.
* Versions include ZX Spectrum, 16K, 48K, 128K (interface sold seperately), +2, +3, C64, Amstrad, Atari, Sega and Nintendo.


==Reviews==
==Reviews==

Revision as of 13:12, 7 March 2022

Manufacturer's Description

  • Three ultra-sensitive fire buttons
  • Ergonomically evolved control shell
  • Automatic centering
  • Heavy-duty body with strong stabilising suction feet
  • 8 directional movement
  • Cage sold seperately
  • Versions include ZX Spectrum, 16K, 48K, 128K (interface sold seperately), +2, +3, C64, Amstrad, Atari, Sega and Nintendo.

Reviews

"This looks and plays like a joke. Obviously aimed a t

the pre-teen age-group, the Tortoise consists of two units : a heavy duty stabilising body with an "ergonomically" shaped control "shell" . The hand is supposed to fit smoothly over the shell at the top of which are three fire buttons to stab at . Movement is engineered by rocking the shell from side-to-side and top to bottom. but after a while. even this proves a cumbersome and ineffective control system which soon becomes tiresome. Also . it's doubtful that small hands will get the most out of this device as they would probably fall short of the firebuttons due to the bulky nature of the shell." 1/5