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Joystick Software Developers Kit Announcement

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From: s...
Date: Sun, 10 Apr 1994 05:34
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ATTENTION: ALL GAME PROGRAMMERS
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*** SOFTWARE DEVELOPER'S KIT ANNOUNCEMENT ***

Available  immediately:   software  developer's  kit  for  a  new
joystick code-named 'C4'.

The 'C4' joystick has the following features:

    o For use on all the following computers and game systems:
      (specific cable required)
       - IBM PC and compatibles
       - Super Nintendo/Super Famicom
       - Sega Genesis/Megadrive
       - Macintosh with Apple Desktop Bus
       - Amiga
       - CD32
       - Nintendo Entertainment System 8-bit
       - Sega Master System
       - AppleIIGS
       - Atari
       - Commodore 64
    o Eight-button mode available on all platforms.
    o Standard arcade size buttons in a compact arcade style
      case.
    o High strength steel shaft, with interchangeable handles.
    o LCD display for button feedback, game messages, and
      programming.
    o Five year warranty.
    o High precision and sensitivity.
    o Special sensor technologies; no contacts to wear out on
      primary components.
    o Fully programmable.
       - Turbo, slow, and custom modes available.
       - Adjustable deadzone for rock-steady precision centering.
       - Hundreds of presets available for the most popular
	 games.
    o Selectable analog, digital, and other modes.
    o Retains settings in non-volatile memory; no batteries
      required.

At  product  release,  the  'C4' will be available for an MSRP of
$99.95  and  the developer's kit will be available for an MSRP of
$199.95.


SPECIAL     SDK     INTRODUCTORY     PRICE     FOR     DEVELOPERS
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A special pre-release offer is available to qualified developers.
This  special offer includes the SDK and beta version of the 'C4'
joystick  for  $69.95.   This  price  includes  intermediate  SDK
upgrades and a joystick upgrade to the production release.
 
To  determine your eligibility for the SDK, please fill out the
following application, and return the completed form to:
	s...@c3i.com
 
Please include your e-mail address:
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Thank you in advance, and I look forward to hearing from you.

Jeremy McDonald
VP of Product Development
C3I Precision Instruments



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================= Software Developer Application ================

 1.   Please  provide  a  brief  description  of software you are
   currently working on, or are planning to work on through 1995.
     [                                                          ]
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 2.  Input devices supported:  (please mark one or more with x)
     [   ] Joystick
     [   ] Keyboard
     [   ] Mouse

 3.  Systems supported:  (please mark one or more with x)
     [   ] IBM PC and compatibles
     [   ] Super Nintendo/Super Famicom
     [   ] Sega Genesis/MegaDrive
     [   ] Macintosh with Apple Desktop Bus
     [   ] Amiga
     [   ] CD32
     [   ] Nintendo Entertainment System 8-bit
     [   ] Sega Master System
     [   ] Apple IIGS
     [   ] Atari
     [   ] Commodore 64
     [   ] Other (specify)
			  ---------------------------------------

 4.  What is your preferred development language?
     (please mark one or more with x)
     [   ] C
     [   ] Assembler
     [   ] Other (specify)
			  ---------------------------------------

================= Optional Personal Information =================

 5.  What is your primary gaming system?  (please mark with x)
     [   ] IBM PC and compatibles
     [   ] Super Nintendo/Super Famicom
     [   ] Sega Genesis/MegaDrive
     [   ] Macintosh with Apple Desktop Bus
     [   ] Amiga
     [   ] CD32
     [   ] Nintendo Entertainment System 8-bit
     [   ] Sega Master System
     [   ] Apple IIGS
     [   ] Atari
     [   ] Commodore 64
     [   ] Other (specify)
			  ---------------------------------------

 6.  What is your secondary system, if any?  (please mark with x)
     [   ] IBM PC and compatibles
     [   ] Super Nintendo/Super Famicom
     [   ] Sega Genesis/MegaDrive
     [   ] Macintosh with Apple Desktop Bus
     [   ] Amiga
     [   ] CD32
     [   ] Nintendo Entertainment System 8-bit
     [   ] Sega Master System
     [   ] Apple IIGS
     [   ] Atari
     [   ] Commodore 64
     [   ] Other (specify)
			  ---------------------------------------

 7.  What are three favorite games that you use with your
     joystick?
     1.  [                                                      ]
     2.  [                                                      ]
     3.  [                                                      ]

 8.  How many hours per week do you play games?
     (please mark with x)
     [   ] Less than five hours per week
     [   ] Between five and fifteen hours per week
     [   ] More than fifteen hours per week

 9.  Additional comments:
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