UNITHOR

A NEW JOYSTICK FOR RETRO COMPUTERS AND CONSOLES

UNITHOR is a modern, retro-styled joystick designed for gamers who:

• need a USB controller to play their favourite classics on a PC-based software emulator or contemporary re-editions of the machines from the 1980s,
• are fond owners of actual Amiga, Commodore or Atari computers, wishing to give their noble machines a new joystick with standard 9-pin DB9 (DE9) connector.

The UNITHOR line of joysticks shares common characteristics:

• attractive and ergonomic design, inspired by classic solutions from the era
• high quality components
• matte finish
• a long, elastic cable

For more details, check feature overview section below.

Below are the features of each model:

For now we’ve funded the project on Kickstarter and its backers will be the first to get their UNITHORs, but regular retail sale is also planned – follow us on Facebook to stay up to date as we’ll provide the necessary details when time is right.

FEATURE OVERVIEW

Every UNITHOR shares common characteristics:

• Top quality components. We’ve used a forged head and carefully selected industry-grade microswitches capable of withstanding at least one million clicks. Countless tear and wear tests resulted in hundreds of design iterations covering both construction and materials used before the product matured enough to be ready for your grip.
• Equilibrium of mass and compact size. The materials and components that comprise our Hammer of Sprites tally up at the notable 500 grams (1.1 lbs), thus ensuring solidity, stability and durability – the exact characteristics of a retro gaming joystick we’ve been after. Saving space on the desk received a lot of attention as well – the resulting compact design even makes it possible to rest the joystick on your belly – yes, we’ve tried that too 🙂
• The balance of looks and ergonomics. Hundreds of prototyping iterations and organic modelling have produced a device that – despite its classic look – feels truly handy. The joystick is symmetrical by design, which should be good news for all the left-handed gamers out there. The device’s base has been shaped so that it’s possible to either hold the joystick resting on the desk or grab the thing and enjoy retrogaming while UNITHOR remains in your firm grip. The latter option makes the joystick a great solution for consoles.
• Two fire buttons comfortably positioned on the stick – just where they should be, i.e. under your thumb and index finger.
• The stick has been conceived with different gaming styles and palm sizes in mind. Your hands may be small or (extra) large, you may prefer to make a full grab or use just your fingers for more precise joystick control in platform games or flight simulators.
• An elastic, 180 cm (71”) cable for both DB9/DE9 and USB versions of the joystick to minimize the risk of Gordian knots and sight issues that could spoil your retrogaming experience.
• M3 inserts allowing for installation/removal of screw-in suction cups without disassembling the joystick.

CONFIGURATION MODE

Classic and Emperor models enable the user to set up the following:

LED (Flashback)

RGB LED backlight gives UNITHOR a modern-looking design on par with contemporary peripherals. Adjustable colour and brightness, switching on/off.

VIBRATION (Kickback)

The good thing about games is they ain’t actually real. Still, a pinch of feedback in your palm is like salt in your food – it adds to the taste. Vibration mechanism in UNITHOR’s handle that could be triggered as evil sprites on the screen fight back or your pixel car veers off the track.

Have a look at what UNITHOR equipped with LED and vibration can do when a game knows how to use them: