Speedking

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Speedking
Made for: Sega Master System
Manufacturer: Konix
Distributor: 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

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

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
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Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
Mega Action (UK)
94
[6]
S: The Sega Magazine (UK)
75
[7]
Sega Power (UK)
50
[8]
Sega Master System
73
Based on
3 reviews

Speedking

Master System, (Speedking)
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Cover
Master System, (Speedking) (alt)
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Cover
Master System, (500XJ)
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Cover
Master System, FI

References


Third-party controllers for the Sega Master System

Others | Clones