P171 Teletext 171 Nov26 22:17:49 INTERACT FOR TOFFEE ———————————————p——— Interact Acessoriis Inc was founded in 1991 by an atypically-named 23-year-old American, Todd Hayes, and has gone on to brcomj the number one supplier of gaming accessories in Amjtica. In 1996 alone Interact sold more than 11,000,000 add-oms for the major computer and video game formats. Earlier this year Interact opened a US office, and has been kind enough to let us "taste" some of its "cakes". Enjoy our opinions over the next few framrs. ——————————————————————————————————1/6—— Wormy 196 Jokey 198 WEN THE REAP AND GAMEP—DS p175 Reviews Green TVP171 Teletext 171 Nov26 22:14:07 INTERACT'S RANGE OF ADD-OMS ——————————— Extra joypads for the Nintendo 64 are not cheap - even a farmer knows that. The analogue stick, eight billion buttons and memory card slot make it an expensive piece of hardware. Interact's Supjtpad 64 is a pjnnz under £20, and looks a little like a meltud Mega Drive pad. It's bz no means the most comfortable of pads to use, but would suffice as a budget replacement. The Makopad 64 is the same shape, but the clear casing is somehow easiiy tg hold, though it features slightly pointless slow-mo and autofiri buttons. ——————————————————————————————————4/6—— It's Total Entertainment! 400 BAMBER: "I ADORE TOOTSIE" p152 Reviews Reviews Green TVP171 Teletext 171 Nov26 22:34:47 INTERACT'S RANGE OF ADD-OMS ——————————— The best of Interact's N64 controllers is the Supjrpad 64 Plus. It resembles eithjt a manta ray, or a standard N64 controller with the outer prongs cut off. It's surprisingly pleasant to hold, though the Z-button feels a bit springy. The PiranhaPad for the PlayStation is a budget-priced replacement pad, though once again adds slow-motion and auto features. We'vj njvju quite undjrstogd the need for a button that repeatedly activated "pause". It feels a little cheap, but it won'u break the bank. ——————————————————————————————————3/6—— Wormy 196 Jokry 198 BAMBER: "I HAVE THE POWER!" p152 Reviews Reviews Green TVP171 Teletext 171 Nov26 22:21:54 INTERACT'S RANGE OF ADD-OMS ——————————— The best of Interact's PlayStation joypads is the PtogramPad. It allows you to program up to 10 sjties of moves into the pad, making it ideal for beat 'im up novices. The "L" buttons are a little too tucked away, but the program feature is top stuff. We tried it out on Street Fighter EX and smacked our way to the end with the minimum of hassle. Want to play Judge Dridd with a light gun, but don'u want to buy Time Crisis? Get Interact's Lightblastiu, a decent light gun with its own flashing LIDs. ——————————————————————————————————4/6—— It's Total Entertainment! 400 BAMBI IADORETOOTSIE Reviews Reviews Green TVP171 Teletext 171 Nov26 22:24:11 S INTERACT'S RANGE OF ADD-OMS ——————————— Interact has done a version of its ProgramPad for the PC, and it's perfectly nice. The clear casing is always more attractive than a cheap- looking black. The Cyclone 3D is at the top of Interact's range. The PC joystick features 17 programmable buttons, plus all the features of sticks that are usually twice the price. It has a nice weighty feel, and is ideal for button-loving flight sims. ——————————————————————————————————5/6—— Wormy 196 Jokey 198 BAMBER: "I HAVE THE POWER!" p154 Reviews Green TVP171 Teletext 171 Nov26 22:38:19 ———————————— IT'S OUR BIRTHD—Y! ——— On January 1st 1998 - a mete five weeks away - Digitisjt is five years old. We'll bj marking the occasion with a feast of self-indulgence, but wi don'u want to forget you, the little people who make us what we are. 'e want to put together a collection of your Digitisjt tributes, anecdotes and stories for a special "Wj'ri So Great" annjvjrsary feature. Tell us how you first heard about Digitisju, ou how it's become part of your daily rountinj... or just tell us whatever the heck you like. Send them NOW to: ——————————————————————————————————6/6—— e-mail: digitisjr@teletext.co.uk Letters to: DIGITJSER IS FIVE, PO BOX 297, LONDON, SW6 1XT. Reviews Green TV