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Ducati Corse handlebars stick joy into computer games

The thrill of virtual riding - be a hero on two wheels
Johannesburg, 14 Mar 2001

Officially launched in Europe during the 2000 World Superbike race in Assen Holland, the Ducati Corse by Xtecnolgies is the very latest in motorcycle racing games controllers. It was put through its paces by the Ducati Team Infostrada riders, who pronounced it a winner.

Edutain Distribution are pleased to announce that they now represent Xtecnologies in this country and are launching this exciting product to the South African market.

The controller was designed and developed by a team of experts at Bologna based Xtecnologies working in conjunction with the R&D division of Ducati. It is available in two versions - Playstation/2 and PC-USB.

Says Voula Philippides, MD of Edutain Distribution, "we are very proud to be associated with these two companies, and the fact that the Ducati Corse is compatible with both playstation and pc opens up the exciting world of gaming to many more racing fans."

The Ducati Corse by Xtecnologies controller has been created to provide all bike enthusiasts with a virtual racing experience, offering all the thrills of becoming the protagonists of the SBK championship and every other competition on two wheels. The technical characteristics make the emotional impact extreme, and it is incredibly realistic in design.

PC Features

  • Realistic design for all motor-cycling games

  • Use with all compatible PCs

  • The 90^0 directional control offers realistic motorcycle experience

  • The twistgrip has a realistic 70^0 of rotational control.

  • The front brake lever (right side) has 30^0 of braking control

  • Up to 15 programmable function keys

  • Ergonomic base with 3 adjustable angles for use on desk, chair and floor

Playstation Features

  • Realistic design for all motor-cycling games

  • PlayStation Compatible

  • Vibration effect

  • The 90^0directional control offers realistic motorcycle experience

  • The twistgrip has a realistic 70^0 of rotational control.

  • The front brake lever (right side) has 30^0 of braking control

  • 4 directional keys and 11 function keys

  • Ergonomic base with 3 adjustable angles for use on desk, chair and floor

The collaboration between these two companies will be taken further this year with Xtecnologies officially sponsoring the Ducati Team at the World Superbike Championship. One of the venues for the challenge is our very own Kyalami; and Edutain Distribution, Xtecnologies and Ducati will all be there - diarise 1 April 2001 to see the Ducati team and the Ducati Corse Handlebars in action!

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