+Saturn Posted September 21, 2003 Share Posted September 21, 2003 I got my Tyrant rotary controller in the mail and didn't put it down for the first eight hours or so. Man, this thing is incredible! It's so well constructed and the feeling of power you get while blazing through the webs in Tempest 2000 is second to none. I beat my original high score by 200,000 points on the first go. I'd heard the testimony of how strong the controller is built, but had no idea it would be this impressive. The brushed aluminum knob is the perfect size and weight for those (now) extended games that last well into the night. The "resistance" or clicking of the knob feels excellent but is also very useful for navigating the warp and bonus levels (helps keep me from overcompensating by providing an "amount" of movement per click (with zero being centered )). This controller is one of the greatest additions to my Jag (and video game) collection and you can bet I'll be going for at least two more of them in the future. Excellent work, Tyrant!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+davidcalgary29 Posted September 21, 2003 Share Posted September 21, 2003 Why not review it in full for The Atari Times? I've been thinking about buying one of Tyrant's controllers myself, but would love to look at a full report before doing so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrant Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 Awwww thank you Really glad you liked it, and for all those who still want one, I'll probably put a couple more up soon, Im going to have a VERY heavy credit card bill this month hehe (see my Dreamcast thread). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGrandPubaa Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 Forgive my ignorance in the matter, but what is the price on said controllers?(I already know "about" the controllers, but not the price, y'konw...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 Forgive my ignorance in the matter, but what is the price on said controllers?(I already know "about" the controllers, but not the price, y'konw...) i would like to know this too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrant Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 I normally sell via ebay, but they almost always go for about £45-50 GBP, plus £5 for worldwide postage/packing. However as I've only got a few left, and Im not sure if I'll have time to make any more for a while, you might have to pay a little more for one, depending on how many other people are bidding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Saturn Posted October 23, 2003 Author Share Posted October 23, 2003 ...I'll be going for at least two more of them in the future.Bring'em on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasoco Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 Actually, I wouldn't mind having one of these I guess. I just played some Tempest 2K and while fun, the controller just doesn't seem suited to it. I could use a dial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Saturn Posted October 23, 2003 Author Share Posted October 23, 2003 Why not review it in full for The Atari Times? I've been thinking about buying one of Tyrant's controllers myself, but would love to look at a full report before doing so. Oops, didn't mean to ignore this post. Cool idea , I'd like to write a review for this killer controller (and a few other Jaguar peripherals). Heh, finding time to do it is another story. Besides, I might get labeled as a Fanboy... (imagine that) Actually, I wouldn't mind having one of these I guess. I just played some Tempest 2K and while fun, the controller just doesn't seem suited to it. I could use a dial.I tried to play Tempest for a long time with the standard controller and it was terrible. After I bagged a Jedi Jeff rotary, the true enjoyment, IMO, was finally apparent. Picking up a Tyrant rotary was on my agenda for what seemed like ages. (Kept missing the auctions) Ahh, but now that the trophy is finally mine, I'm back to playing Tempest on a regular basis. I still haven't acheived the high scores of some of the hardcore players, but it's not not due to lack of control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrant Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 Besides, I might get labeled as a Fanboy... (imagine that) Awww, my very own fanboy Its times like these I really feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Speaking of my controlers being in Atari online publications, I did an interview for MyAtari at the JagFest UK, incase anyone is interested, it also has some nice high res pictures, and one especially hideous picture of me hehe, dont worry I normally look a lot better, I just dont cope well with hot weather, and I was at the time trying to grow my hair long again, I've since given up on that idea hehe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasoco Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 How much would one of those cost in US dollars? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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