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Control Pad

Manufacturer: Sega

Release	Date	RRP	Code
JP	1987		3020
US	1986		3020
EU	1987
UK	1987	£6.956.95^[1]
BR	1989		011770
KR	1989		SCP-100

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Master System Control Pad or Sega Control Pad (コントロールパッド) is the official controller which came packaged with Sega Master System consoles. The controller connects to the system via a DE-9 port, so it is also compatible with various other systems of the day including the Sega Mega Drive.

Hardware

The control pad is very similar to the first generation of NES controllers, and all models contain a D-Pad and two buttons labeled and . Button also doubles as a START button, meaning it is only possible to pause a game by pressing the pause button on the console itself. As with the Sega Mark III, the D-Pad is a rounded square to avoid legal issues with Nintendo's patented cross-shaped design.

Versions

Several versions of the control pad exist exist:

	Model 1
	the original Master System Control Pad. The D-Pad has a hole in the centre which allows for a small "thumbstick" to be inserted (much like Sega's earlier consoles). Like the Famicom in Japan, the lead from the controller comes out at the right-hand side of the unit.
	Model 2
	Same as above, but now the lead comes out at the top.
	Model 3
	The hole for the thumbstick is completely removed. This version was introduced and most commonly associated with the Sega Master System II and was the only model used in Brazil.
	South Korean model (Gam*Boy)
	Samsung adopted their own controller for the console, which was given several new colour schemes throughout its lifespan.
	South Korean model (Gam*Boy II)

	South Korean model (Gam*Boy II; newer)

	BR model
	Same as Model 3, but with the TecToy logo instead of the Sega one.

Magazine articles

Main article: Control Pad (Master System)/Magazine articles.

Physical scans

Master System, US ("model 3")
Cover

Master System, EU ("model 3")
Cover

Master System, BR
Cover

External links

Sega of Japan catalogue pages (Japanese): Master System

References

↑ Sega Force, "Februrary 1992" (UK; 1992-01-23), page 66

Sega Master System
Topics	Sega Master System \| Technical Specifications (Hardware Comparison) \| History \| Boot ROM \| Magazine articles \| Promotional material \| Merchandise
Hardware	Asia \| North America \| Western Europe \| Eastern Europe \| South America \| Australasia \| Africa Sega Mark III \| Sega Game Box 9 \| Master System Girl \| Master System Super Compact \| Kiosk \| Sega System E
Add-ons	Demo Unit II \| Telecon Pack \| FM Sound Unit \| 3-D Glasses
Controllers	SJ-152 \| Control Pad \| 3-D Glasses \| Control Stick \| Handle Controller \| Light Phaser \| Paddle Control \| Rapid Fire Unit \| Sports Pad \| SG Commander
Misc. Hardware	Action Replay \| Card Catcher \| Action Case \| Freedom Connection \| Playkit
Unreleased	Floppy Disk Drive
Consoles-on-a-chip	Arcade Gamer Portable \| TF-DVD560 \| DVD Karaoke Game DVT-G100 \| Fun Play 20-in-1 \| Handheld Electronic Games \| Master System 3 Collection \| Master System 3 \| Master System Evolution \| Master System Handy \| PlayPal Plug & Play \| Poga

[:File:SegaForce_UK_02.pdf_p66-1] Sega Force, "Februrary 1992" (UK; 1992-01-23), page 66

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-The '''Master System Control Pad''' or '''Sega Control Pad''' (コントロールパッド) is the official controller which came packaged with [[Sega Master System]] consoles. The controller connects to the system via a [[DB-9|DE-9]] port, so it is also compatible with various other systems of the day including the [[Sega Mega Drive]].
+{{sub-stub}}'''Master System Control Pad''' or '''Sega Control Pad''' (コントロールパッド) is the official controller which came packaged with [[Sega Master System]] consoles. The controller connects to the system via a [[DB-9|DE-9]] port, so it is also compatible with various other systems of the day including the [[Sega Mega Drive]].
+==Hardware==
 The control pad is very similar to the first generation of NES controllers, and all models contain a D-Pad and two buttons labeled {{1}} and {{2}}. Button {{1}} also doubles as a {{Start}} button, meaning it is only possible to pause a game by pressing the pause button on the console itself. As with the [[Sega Mark III]], the D-Pad is a rounded square to avoid legal issues with Nintendo's patented cross-shaped design.
+==Versions==
 Several versions of the control pad exist exist:
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-#"Model 3": The hole for the thumbstick is completely removed. This version was introduced and most commonly associated with the Sega Master System II and was the only model used in Brazil.
+| title=Model 1
-#South Korean model: [[Samsung]] adopted their own controller for the console, which was given several new colour schemes throughout its lifespan.
+| image=SMSControlPad 2.jpg
+| desc=the original Master System Control Pad. The D-Pad has a hole in the centre which allows for a small "thumbstick" to be inserted (much like Sega's earlier consoles). Like the Famicom in Japan, the lead from the controller comes out at the right-hand side of the unit.
+}}
+{{InfoRow
+| title=Model 2
+| image=SMSControlPad 1.jpg
+| desc=Same as above, but now the lead comes out at the top.
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+{{InfoRow
+| title=Model 3
+| image=Sms joypad.jpg
+| desc=The hole for the thumbstick is completely removed. This version was introduced and most commonly associated with the Sega Master System II and was the only model used in Brazil.
+}}
+{{InfoRow
+| title=South Korean model (Gam*Boy)
+| image=ControlPad SMS KR.jpg
+| desc=[[Samsung]] adopted their own controller for the console, which was given several new colour schemes throughout its lifespan.
+}}
+{{InfoRow
+| title=South Korean model (Gam*Boy II)
+| image=ControlPad SMS KR GamBoyII.jpg
+| desc=
+}}
+{{InfoRow
+| title=South Korean model (Gam*Boy II; newer)
+| image=ControlPad SMS KR GamBoyII New.jpg
+| desc=
+}}
+{{InfoRow
+| title=BR model
+| image=ControlPad SMS BR.jpg
+| desc=Same as Model 3, but with the [[TecToy]] logo instead of the Sega one.
+}}
+}}
-==Gallery==
+==Magazine articles==
-<gallery>
+{{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Magazine articles}}
-File:SMSControlPad 2.jpg|"Model 1" control pad, with thumbstick
-File:SMSControlPad 1.jpg|"Model 2" control pad
-File:Sms joypad.jpg|"Model 3" control pad
-File:ControlPad SMS BR.jpg|BR model
-File:ControlPad SMS KR.jpg|KR model (Gam*Boy)
-File:ControlPad SMS KR GamBoyII.jpg|KR model (Gam*Boy II)
-File:ControlPad SMS KR GamBoyII New.jpg|KR model (Gam*Boy II; newer)
-</gallery>
 ==Physical scans==
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 ==External links==
-* [https://web.archive.org/web/*/http://sega.jp/fb/segahard/master/controller.html Sega of Japan catalogue page (Japanese)]
+* Sega of Japan catalogue pages (Japanese): [https://web.archive.org/web/*/http://sega.jp/fb/segahard/master/controller.html Master System]
 ==References==
-<references />
+<references/>
 {{MasterSystem}}
 [[Category:Control pads]]