I plan to live forever. So far, so good.

A couple of days ago, I’ve received my Top Gun AfterBurner Force Feedback Joystick.

Here’s a quick description:

Prepare to be blown away by some truly incredible Force Feedback effects! The Top Gun™ AfterBurner™ Force Feedback joystick is the first joystick combining a full size detachable throttle with Idle and Afterburner settings plus powerful Force Feedback effects to thrust you right into the game. The Top Gun™ AfterBurner™ Force Feedback joystick also features 8 programmable buttons, an 8-way hat switch with point-of-view capabilities and an original design that has been widely praised by gamers and the trade press alike. Now you can feel the blast from missile launches, rattle through rough crash landings and get a healthy dose of shell-shock from head-on collisions. Adrenaline rush, anyone?

And the features:

2 motors in joystick base (Immersion TouchSense™ technology)

Full size detachable throttle with Idle & Afterburner detents

Twisting handle with locking mechanism

7 programmable action buttons with Thrustmapper software + trigger

8-way hat-switch

Dual rudder: twisting handle and rocking button on throttle

Ergonomic rubber-textured grip

Comfortable enlarged hand rest – Rubber-textured grip on handle and throttle

Stable weighted base with non-slip rubber pads & spare wing

Up to 60 programmable functions thanks to Thrustmaster® programming software

The Force Feedback effects on the joystick are simply awesome. I’ve been playing the demo for Microsoft Flight Simulator X, and now I’m definitely waiting for the full version to come out (oct/nov 2006), so that I can purchase it. Until then, I’ll stick to X3:Reunion, which I bought through Steam earlier this month.