Hold On with Genius MetalStrike Joysticks

By Geoff Duncan Published October 21, 2008

Hold On with Genius MetalStrike Joysticks

KYE Systems’ Genius division has rolled out a new line of MetalStrike joystick controllers for PC flight simulator games, offering new features to improve realism and help players get the most out of their on-screen flight time. The three new models are the MetalStrike 3D Joystick, the MetalStrike Pro, and the MetalStrike FF Joystick.

All three joysticks offer a turbo function for autorepeat and offer 13 programmable buttons so users can set up their controls. The joysticks also feature an eight-way “point-of-view” switch and a four-axis design (just like a real rudder) with Aileron, Elevator, Throttle, and Power controls.

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In addition, the MetalStrike Pro and MetalStrike FF offer a force feedback function that lets the user feel bumps, crashes, and shots; the Pro and FF models also offer three levels of air control to keep players’ hands cool and dry during long (simulated) flights.

The MetalStrike 3D Joystick is priced at $26.99, while the MetalStrike Pro and MetalStrike FF Joystick go for $39.99 and $69.99 each.

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