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Title: needs major design improvements
Review: Sure, Ms. Pac-Man is just as addictive as it was in the arcade 25 years ago and it's a blast to re-visit the exact same game. BUT unless you have incredibly flexible hands, the design of the actual game box is dreadful. There is no comfortable way to hold it (even if you're ambidextrous). It is not heavy enough to stay put on a table or flat surface on its own. Might Namco consider adding a handle to it, or some other way to keep it stable without cramping your hands? As others have rightly pointed out, the so-called "twist" joystick leaves a lot to be desired -- it simply doesn't respond the way a real joystick does. I've never been able to get beyond the second level because of it (on the arcade game I could play for hours). All of this adds up to a lot of frustration and a product that won't get used very often.
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