ThrustVector Controls Afterburner Encoder System Review by RetroBlast!

ThrustVector Controls Afterburner encoder system is an interface tool that allows you to hook up arcade-quality joysticks and buttons to the USB-HID compatible home computer in order to convert the computer into a real arcade machine. Afterburner also features tunable autofiring system, macro system that automatically plays the sequences, common-ground ghost-free system, and ability of programming through LCD screen.


RetroBlast! reviewed Afterburner from ThurstVector Controls and concluded that “I think the Afterburner is a great product which could do well for a specific market. I think the Afterburner will sell great for younger arcade-heads who are more heavily into games like frenetic Japanese shooters, or crazy combo fighting games, or arcade hobbyists who want a very specific customizable level of control. Unfortunately, nothing is ever black and white. Basically, the Afterburner has a lot of nifty features that I know a lot of people will love, and considering what you get, the price is very fair. But if you are putting together a simple MAME set up for the classics, look elsewhere.”

Pros

• Insane level of customization for Macros and Autofiring
• No Ghosting
• HID-Compliant – no drivers to install
• Encodes input into keyboard or joystick input
• Save up to 96 configurations (with added Expander)
• Configurations are non-volatile (Still saved after you power it down)
• Sleek LCD Screen

Cons

• Most expensive encoder on the market (excluding ones that carry video signals)
• All programming of the Afterburner must be done with the included LCD screen
• No mounting hardware for LCD Screen, Pots, or Sliders, or PCB feet

Full Review

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