Speedking

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Speedking
Made for: Sega Master System, Sega Mega Drive
Manufacturer: Konix
Distributor:
Sega Master System
Proein Soft Line (ES)
Sega Master System
Sanura Suomi (FI)
Type: Joystick
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Master System
US
$19.9519.95[2]
Sega Master System
EU
Sega Master System
UK
£12.9912.99[3][4]
Sega Master System
FI
Sega Mega Drive
UK

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.

Gallery

Magazine articles

Main article: Speedking/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

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Print advert in (UK) #7: "April 1988" (1988-xx-xx)
also published in:
  • (UK) #11: "August 1988" (1988-xx-xx)[5]
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Physical scans

Master System version

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Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
(UK)
94
[6]
(UK)
75
[7]
(UK)
50
[8]
Sega Master System
73
Based on
3 reviews

Speedking

Master System, (Speedking)
Speedking Box Front.jpg
Cover
Master System, (Speedking) (alt)
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Cover
Master System, (500XJ)
500XJ Box Front.jpg
Cover
Master System, FI
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Cover

Mega Drive version

Mega Drive,
SpeedKing MD Box Front.jpg
Cover

References


Third-party controllers for the Sega Master System

Others | Clones

Third-party controllers for the Sega Mega Drive
  • Control pads
  • Arcade sticks
  • Computer joysticks
  • Wireless control pads
  • Others

Others | Clones