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WingMan Interceptor

Logitech · 1999 · PC Joystick
A molded, drift-free flight stick that feels built for dogfights, if your left hand stays idle.
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About This Hardware

The WingMan Interceptor is a USB PC joystick from Logitech, aimed squarely at the serious flight sim and racing enthusiast. It retails for $59.95 and ships with a one-year limited warranty. Logitech markets it as an "unfair advantage" with a right-handed molded shaft, nine rubberized buttons (four on the base, five on the shaft including a unique two-way trigger toggle), and three eight-way hat switches, more than most sticks on the market. A radial throttle sits to the left of the shaft. The stick uses Logitech's Net-2 magnetic encoding technology, which promises drift-free operation. Installation under Windows 98 is plug-and-play; the included WingMan Profiler software lets you map up to 33 functions and download pre-made game profiles from Logitech's website. Two full games are bundled: F-22 ADF and Warbirds 2.01.

Specifications
InterfaceUSB (15-pin game port compatible)
Buttons9 (5 shaft, 4 base) + 3 8-way hat switches
ThrottleRadial (left of shaft)
TrackingNet-2 magnetic encoding (drift-free)
GripRight-handed molded shaft with palm rest
SoftwareWingMan Profiler (33 programmable functions, web updates)
Bundled GamesF-22 ADF, Warbirds 2.01
Warranty1 year limited
Hardware Info
ManufacturerLogitech
CategoryPC Joystick
Released1999
MSRP$59.95
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Price
MSRP: $59.95
Notes & Warnings
The molded grip is strictly right-handed; lefties need not apply. No rudder pedal port is included. The packed-in manual is nearly useless in English: use the on-screen help or Logitech's website for setup guidance.