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D. Schmudde's avatar

Whoa, that's like $100 in today's dollar value! Not sure if it really gives me the edge I need for that kind of money.

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John Paul Wohlscheid's avatar

Depends if you are a true gamer or not.

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Jim Trageser's avatar

I was in the San Diego Atari Computer Enthusiasts around then, and NEVER heard of that thing! I sitll think the Wico and Epyx ergo controllers were a better solution to carpal tunnel ...

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John Paul Wohlscheid's avatar

Interesting. The “The Joystick Revolution” article I mentioned above talked about the Wico joystick.

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Jim Trageser's avatar

Most people are familiar with the Wico batstick and the Wico ballstick, but the Ergostick was held with your hand palm up - greatly reducing stress on your tendons: https://www.atarimagazines.com/st-log/issue27/109_1_ST_NEWS_STOP_SUFFERING_FROM_PAC-MAN_BLISTERS.php

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Ryan Mac's avatar

That looks insane, like a melty CN Tower.

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John Paul Wohlscheid's avatar

I don't know. I could see this sitting in my local Best Buy. :P

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