MINDFLUX (Jasandre Pty. Ltd.) ACN: 056 118 917 Virtual Reality Products and Consulting PO BOX 494, ROSEVILLE, NSW, 2069, AUSTRALIA Tel: (02) 9416-9619 Fax: (02) 9416-9029 info@mindflux.com.au http://www.mindflux.com.au PRESS RELEASE 16th April 1998 Contact:Mindflux - Jason Pang, Director New F1 Sim Compact steering wheel Sydney, NSW - 16th April 1998 -- Following hot on the heels of the immensely credited F1 Sim is the new F1 Sim Compact. With the same unique base-board design and quality components, the F1 Sim Compact is the new steering wheel to watch out for. The original F1 Sim has had rave reviews and won awards from numerous magazines all over the world. Australia's PC Powerplay ranked it highest amongst all other steering wheels in its review with a 9/10 and a Hot Hardware Award and stated that the F1 Sim "absolutely leaves Thrustmaster T2 in its wake for usability". Over the past 12 months it has been universally acknowledged as the most authentic Indy/F1 driving controller on the market. The new F1 Sim Compact features the same high impact quality steel construction, unique self-centering and removable wheel, Indy/F1 style gear changers, on-wheel programmable switches, four way LED for gear and programmable switch feedback, and an authentic Indy/F1 designed wheel, and durable pedals. It plugs directly into the PC game port and requires no software drivers or extra cards. It represents true "Plug-n-Play" technology. The F1 Sim Compact is quickly mounted to a heavy-duty board to provide high performance stability and using a unique quick release mounting mechanism, it will keep pace with the most enthusiastic of drivers for lap after lap. Retailing at $259, the F1 Sim Compact will provide every racing and gaming enthusiast with an opportunity to experience realistic Indy/Formula 1 simulation on their own home PC's at an affordable price. Information about the F1 Sim Compact can be found at our website at http://www.mindflux.com.au/products/digitaledge/f1simcompact.html For additional information regarding all our products, please contact Mindflux in Australia on 02) 9416-9619, FAX (02) 9416-9029, email: info@mindflux.com.au, and visit the website at - http://www.mindflux.com.au/. Founded in 1994, Mindflux are based in Sydney and distribute consumer gaming equipment, such as the Forte VFX1 Heagear VR System, to major computer retailers. VR modelling, presentation and design services are also available.