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Here is an advert from a UK publication called 'New Computer Express'

Issue: 25
Publication date: 29th April 1989

You have just got to love the following  "Only Micro Media PC Engines are supplied with a British Joystick Interface"

(https://www.tg-16.com/superplay/MISC_MAGSCANS/NCE/SQ/NCE_19890429%20007%20_SQ.jpg)

Yeah, but what is a British Joystick? 

I like how you can write down ANY games for £29.95.  I wonder if they'll still honor it (no expire date.)  Let's give them a challenge  :) .

Sapphire
Sylphia
Darius Alpha
Bomberman Users Battle
Akiyama Jin No Suugaku Mystery
Madou Monogatari
PC Cocoron
Renny Blaster
Super Real Mahjong I-V Special Versions
Shougi Database

I love this old advertisement! :pcgs:

Quote from: henrycsc on 01/20/2013, 07:16 AMYeah, but what is a British Joystick? 

Why do I fear that it was a cheap plastic joystick that you snap on top of the PCE's directional pad?

TELL ME I'M WRONG!

"British Joystick Interface" sounds like prime marketing BS ;-) along with ""The only quality controlled and approved PC Engine is that sold by Micro Media"

I wonder if it should read 'British Video Interface'.  As they had an option where they would fit a PAL modulator for use with standard UK TVs without scart.

OMG I forgot about those plastic joystick snap ons for directional pads ;-)

Makes me chuckle though!

Quote from: SuperPlay on 01/20/2013, 08:45 AM"British Joystick Interface" sounds like prime marketing BS ;-) along with ""The only quality controlled and approved PC Engine is that sold by Micro Media"

I wonder if it should read 'British Video Interface'.  As they had an option where they would fit a PAL modulator for use with standard UK TVs without scart.

OMG I forgot about those plastic joystick snap ons for directional pads ;-)

Makes me chuckle though!

Ha! I agree about the B.S.

ALSO: sunteam_paul told me (in chat) he uses British Joysticks exclusively.

The joystick smells like tea and says cheers far too often.

I'm just amazed that I don't have to wait for tape!

NCE? Did you take some LDS? :P

Great advert. seen that somewhere before :)

I bet a British joystick has the D pad and buttons switched around just like the steering wheel on a car.

Here's a shot of the British Joystick. It came with an exclusive UK-only HuCARD.

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Rolf, mr. Higgins.

Hahahahhahahhahahahhaa! paul never disappoints! :pcgs:

Quote from: guest on 01/21/2013, 04:38 AMHere's a shot of the British Joystick. It came with an exclusive UK-only HuCARD.
/ukstick.jpg

The only thing that would make this better (for me), is if the British Joystick included an extra HuCARD: Mr. Belvedere (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mr._Belvedere).

ASIDE: Americans can't get enough stereotypical British characters in their television shows. Especially when they are our servants!

UPDATE: I tried desperately to link Mr. Belvedere to a PCE game...but I got nothing. Paul's connection was brilliant.

Higgins and Belvedere went straight over my head.

Haha, Paul is the man today.

Quote from: TheClash603 on 01/21/2013, 10:18 AMHaha, Paul is the man today.

Paul is always the man, but sometimes he chooses to be the man elsewhere.

Quote from: TheClash603 on 01/21/2013, 10:18 AMHaha, Paul is the man today.

Except on Thursday nights, when I'm the woman.

Nice find, thanks for posting.