New Gravis game pad answers gamers' prayers Xterminator offers unequaled power and versatility
BURNABY, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 18, 1997-- Advanced Gravis Computer
Technology Ltd., leading game controller manufacturer, today announced Xterminator, a new game pad offering
unprecedented power and versatility. This fully-stocked game pad, featuring the control of a game pad and the
finesse of a joystick, will be available Fall 1997 for a suggested retail price of $69.95.
This is Gravis' first PC game pad featuring proportional control, allowing greater command of the most
challenging new games. The game pad includes digital and proportional directional pads, an array of digital
buttons and flippers, 2 proportional flippers, point-of-view switch, and proportional throttle. Xterminator is a
natural not only for traditional game pad games, but also for driving and flying games that are better suited to
proportional control. The hottest new game releases will support proportional buttons for controlling the speed
or intensity of actions (for instance, ``how hard'' a hockey player shoots the puck). Xterminator's array of
features meets the demands of game pad and joystick fans alike.
Xterminator exploits Gravis' digital GrIP technology (Gravis' patent-pending multiplayer, multibutton game
interface) and introduces a new level of programmability. With a new game-style software interface and
enhanced features such as on-the-fly control set hot switching, Xterminator gives gamers the tools to take on
nearly any style of game.
Keyboard emulation gives gamers the benefit of Xterminator's extensive buttons and controls -- even with
games that typically support only a few joystick buttons. And multi-key capabilities and hot set-switching make
complicated fighting game moves as simple as pressing a button.
``With the introduction of Xterminator, Gravis is setting a new standard for game controllers,'' says Mike
Cooper, Gravis Business Team Leader. ``Xterminator is Gravis' answer to high-performance gamers'
demands.''
Xterminator's features include:
proportional directional pad
8-way digital directional pad
10 digital buttons, including 2 triggers and Start and Select
2 proportional flippers
high-speed digital interface
hot set-switch button
8-way point-of-view switch
proportional throttle control
built-in 2-player Y-connector
flexible programming software for keyboard emulation
compatible with Windows 95 and GrIP-supporting DOS games
height: 2.6``; width: 7''; depth 5.9``
3-year warranty
Advanced Gravis Computer Technology Ltd. is part of Kensington Technology Group, the technology platform
of ACCO World Corporation. ACCO World is an operating unit of Fortune Brands, Inc. Reach Kensington
and Gravis on the Internet at: www.kensington.com and www.gravis.com .
GRAVIS is a Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off., Canadian Registered Trademark. GamePad, GrIP, and
ArcadeXtreme are trademarks of Advanced Gravis Computer Technology Ltd. All other trademarks and
registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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