The Thrustmaster TOPGUN is a PC joystick designed for flight sim enthusiasts who want rugged, military-grade hardware. Released in 1999 at $49.95, it features a 4‑position hat switch, four fire buttons (including an awkwardly placed pinkie button), and checkered neoprene grip inserts for tactile feedback. The stick stands 8.5 inches tall on a 6×6‑inch weighted base. Inside, heavy‑gauge plastic components, high‑quality micro‑switches, and a durable linkage are overbuilt to survive serious abuse. It connects via a standard game port and requires no special drivers under Windows 95, making installation a plug‑and‑play affair. No bundled software or set‑up utilities were included. The manual covers basic operation with clear diagrams and a short troubleshooting section, though only nine pages are in English. Thrustmaster backs the unit with a one‑year warranty.