Speedking
From Sega Retro
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| Made for: Sega Master System, Sega Mega Drive | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Manufacturer: Konix | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Speedking is a joystick released by Konix which is compatible with the Sega Master System. It was also repackaged and released as the 500XJ by Epyx. Both controllers are identical, bar the slightly different branding.
The Speedking was developed for high performance gameplay though is a little awkward to hold. The left hand grips the undeneath of the unit and makes use of the fire buttons, while the right is used to control the joystick. There are no obvious improvements over a regular Master System control pad.
Variations of the unit were released for home computers and other consoles, including the Nintendo Entertainment System.
Contents
Gallery
Speedking model
500XJ model
Magazine articles
- Main article: Speedking/Magazine articles.
Promotional material
Print advert in (UK) #7: "April 1988" (1988-xx-xx)
also published in:
also published in:
- (UK) #11: "August 1988" (1988-xx-xx)[5]
Physical scans
Master System version
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| Master System, (Speedking) (alt) |
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| Master System, (500XJ) |
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| Master System, FI |
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Mega Drive version
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References
- ↑ Computer Entertainer, "July 1987" (US; 1987-07-xx), page 13
- ↑ Computer Entertainer, "February 1987" (US; 1987-02-xx), page 12
- ↑ ACE, "April 1988" (UK; 1988-xx-xx), page 28
- ↑ The Games Machine, "December/January 1987/1988" (UK; 1987-11-19), page 10
- ↑ ACE, "August 1988" (UK; 1988-xx-xx), page 57
- ↑ Mega Action, "June 1993" (UK; 1993-05-20), page 27
- ↑ S: The Sega Magazine, "May 1990" (UK; 1990-04-05), page 11
- ↑ Sega Power, "October 1991" (UK; 1991-09-05), page 63
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