Zykon JoyRider 4 in 1

JoyRider Pro 4-in-1**

Manufactured by: Zykon

Price: $59.99

Review Date: 9/10/00

The ZYKON JoyRider Pro 4-in-1 controller promises to be the controller to end all need for another. The JoyRider is a "transformer" controller- by adjusting the switch on the base and adding or removing parts into a different configuration you can get controllers for all types of games and sims. It acts as a racing controller, flight controller (yoke or stick) and motorcycle controller. Hence its 4-in-1 naming.

Unfortunately the ZYKON website has not been updated in over a year and the only source for the JoyRider Pro seems to be through on-line closeout outlets. Still, the possibilities of the JoyRider need to be explored.

Features:

• Multi-mode
• Yoke with throttle and rudder controls
• Yoke with hat switch and rudder controls
• Car with gas and brake
• Motorcycle with gas and brake
• Flight stick with throttle and rudder
• Flight stick with hat switch and rudder
• Two stick (another JoyRider or other controller)
• Pedal base with wide footing for stability
• Turbo firing button option
• Secure clamping mechanism

Warrantee

90 Day Limited

System Requirements:

Gameport, DOS or higher OS

Manual and Documentation:

The manual the accompanies the JoyRider Pro is a 7 language, 90 page booklet. It does a decent job of getting you started, describing the setup of the different modes and what each mode offers. More photos or diagrams of the setup would have been beneficial although you can easily figure it out on your own.

As I have already stated, the ZYKON website has not been updated in quite some time. The webpage is not well organized and is difficult to navigate at times. Finding the updated drivers took a bit of exploration but they were present and downloaded without problem once found.

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