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Article #66452Joystick Software Developers Kit Announcement
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Date: Sun, 10 Apr 1994 05:34
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)
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4. What is your preferred development language?
(please mark one or more with x)
[ ] C
[ ] Assembler
[ ] Other (specify)
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================= 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)
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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)
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7. What are three favorite games that you use with your
joystick?
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2. [ ]
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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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