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From: aplaque@isl.net (Dave)
Subject: Re: Joystick Recommendations for D2
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In <6gvk1h$b40$0@208.136.114.100>, zpz@znpgler.arg (Matthew Mactyre) writes:
>On 14 Apr 98 00:18:24 GMT, aplaque@isl.net (Dave) wrote:
>
>>>don't have, like the 3rd axis, or *twist* in the handle.
>>
>>WOW A THIRD AXIS!!
>>
>>only needs three more axiis to match an Orb
>
>Speaking of the Orb, what do you think of it.  I had the first model
>of the puppy and really hated it.  It looked like a good idea, but had
>to put it back on the shelf and go back to my sidewinder.  Is the
>newer incarnation better?

i dont know - i dont have one - i have just heard of many who like the orb and use it always

i use mouse and keys (cheapest and most reliable solution with best gauss aiming but probably harder to learn and less realistic)

i have seen SW3ds at Best Buy and i dont like the feel of them

plus they are from ms ;)

>
>Matthew
>Matthew Mactyre
>E-mail address is encrypted with ROT-13 as antispam effort.
>Sorry, but you'll have to decrypt it to send me e-mail
>directly.

