announce
its latest line of amazing accessories for PC! Offering the latest
and
greatest in gaming peripherals, this new line gives you the tools to
drive
it, shoot it, fly it, and win it.
"Thrustmaster has always had a
good reputation with gamers, and we plan to
continue our tradition of
offering the best accessories on the market." Says
John La Morgia, PC Product
Manager "This year our full line offers some of
our classic styles and some
innovative new accessories too. But no matter
what it is, we work hard to
guarantee it is the finest product out there!"
Firestorm Dual Power
Gamepad
Here is a modern controller featuring the best in comfort and
control! The
Firestorm Dual Power Gamepad comes complete with 2 built-in
motors for
optimised and controlled force feedback sensations, 2 analog
sticks for
progressive control and 12 programmable quick action buttons. The
Firestorm
Dual Power Gamepad is ergonomically designed for the best comfort
and grip
during game play and the ThrustMapper® 3 programming software is
amazing for
advanced customisation.
Launch: July 2001
Price:
TBC
FireStorm Wireless Gamepad
This exciting new controller brings
gamers the best in controller design and
comfort with the added bonus of
wireless game play. Thanks to the Radio
Frequency technology, players will
now have up to 5 meters of gaming
freedom. The Firestorm Wireless Gamepad
also comes with 2 analog sticks, 12
programmable buttons, and the
ThrustMapper® 3 programming software for easy
advanced customisation. The
Firestorm Wireless Gamepad is rubber-textured to
offer the ultimate in
comfort and grip.
Launch: October 2001
Price:
TBC
Top Gun(tm) AfterBurner(tm) Force Feedback Joystick
and the
Top Gun(tm) AfterBurner II(tm) Joystick
The highly
anticipated follow up to the Top Gun(tm) AfterBurner(tm), the new
Top Gun(tm)
AfterBurner(tm) Force Feedback Joystick is the first force
feedback
(Immersion® TouchSense(tm) Technology) joystick with full throttle
to join
Thrustmaster's extensive HOTAS line of peripherals.
The new force feedback
joystick comes with two powerful motors offering
realistic force feedback
effects, a full size detachable throttle with idle
and AfterBurner
indentations, 8 programmable buttons and an 8-way hat switch
with
point-of-view capabilities. The Top Gun(tm) AfterBurner(tm) Force
Feedback
Joystick is made with an original design that has already been
endorsed by
gamers and press alike. Complete with Thrustmaster's
rubber-texture on both
the throttle and stick, this joystick is ideal for
gamers who long to be up
in the air!
Thrustmaster also has a joystick for the budget gamer looking for
a
detachable stick and throttle - the Top Gun(tm) AfterBurner II(tm)
Joystick
- still packed with top features but without the force feedback
effects. The
Top Gun(tm) AfterBurner II(tm) Joystick comes complete with the
full-size
detachable throttle, which is designed with idle and
afterburner
indentations for maximum control. With 8 programmable buttons and
an 8-way
hat switch for point-of-view functions, this joystick offers all
the
excitement of a genuine flying experience. The joystick also includes a
twin
rudder solution - a twisting handle or a rocking button on the throttle
-
and adjustable handle resistance for personalized control.
(The Top
Gun(tm) AfterBurner II(tm) is PC, Mac(tm), and iMac(tm) compatible)
Launch:
Sept 2001
Top Gun(tm) Fox 2 Pro Shock(tm) Joystick
The newest addition
to the Fox 2 line of joystick, falling under the
exciting Top Gun(tm)
license, the Top Gun(tm) Fox 2 Pro Shock(tm) Joystick
is ideal for gamers on
a budget who are still looking for realism and
excitement. This new joystick
comes with a built-in motor (with powerful
force feedback effects made by
Immersion® TouchSense(tm) Technology) for the
best in vibration effects, 7
action buttons and an 8-way hat switch for
point-of-view functions.
The
twisting handle with lock mechanism and adjustable resistance acts as
a
rudder for the best control and the sliding thumb throttle offers
the
ultimate in speed. Powered through your USB port, there is no
additional
power supply needed for the joystick.
(Also available - The
Top Gun(tm) Fox 2 Pro(tm) USB Joystick is compatible
with PC, Mac(tm), and
iMac(tm))
Launch: September 2001
Founded
in 1992, Thrustmaster has acquired a reputation for designing and
developing the ultimate in flight and motor-sports simulation accessories.
Thanks to its extensive technological and marketing expertise, Thrustmaster
is able to provide a complete range of accessories for the PC and console
video game markets, and soon peripheral devices developed with the Xbox(tm)
license. Additionally, licensing agreements with prestigious brands such as
Ferrari, NASCAR, Viacom (Top Gun(tm)) and a close cooperation with the US
Air Force enable Thrustmaster to offer innovative and perfectly-adapted
gaming accessories to the international gaming community. Thrustmaster has
been a division of the Guillemot Corporation group since 1999.
Guillemot Corporation designs and manufactures a complete range of PC
hardware products and PC and gaming console accessories. With an active
presence in 17 countries, the group currently distributes its products in a
total of 45 countries. Guillemot Corporation is listed on the Paris Stock
Exchange, Sicovam code 6672. For further information, please visit our web
site at http://www.thrustmaster.co.uk
