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Team Player/Multiplayer/Sega Tap

Manufacturer: Sega

Type: Multiplayer adapter

Release	Date	RRP	Code
JP	1993-04-23^[1]	¥3,0003,000	HAA-2652
US	1993-11^[2]	$29.9929.99^[2]	MK-1654
US (Model 2)	199x	$39.9939.99^[3]	MK-1647
EU	1993		MK-1654-50
EU (Model 2)	199x
DE	199x	DM 79.9579.95^[6]
PT	199x
UK	1993	£24.9924.99^[4]^[5]	MK-1654-50
BR	199x
AS	199x

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Team Player, known in Europe as the 4-Player Adaptor or Multiplayer (second model) and as the Sega Tap (セガタップ) in Japan, is a peripheral released by Sega for the Sega Mega Drive, allowing for up to four players to plug Mega Drive controllers into the unit for use in video games for four or more players. It is one of several solutions to combat the lack of controller ports, with the 4 Way Play and J-Cart attempting to achieve similar results.

Compatibility

Note: The titles listed below are directly compatible with the Team Player in "MULTI" mode. 4 Way Play games are also compatible with the second revision's "EXTRA" mode.

Versions

The original model of the Team Player (MK-1654) and its international equivalents use a single connector cable, leaving an additional port on the console free for a fifth player. Alternatively, the second port could house a further Team Player, for up to 8 simultaneous players. When not in "MULTI" mode, the Team Player's switch can be used to specify which controller is mapped to the Mega Drive's first controller port, so that the player is able to switch between control pads and the Sega Mouse without detaching or connecting controllers. This original version competed directly with Electronic Arts's 4 Way Play for support, with many of that publisher's titles supporting only their adapter, while other publishers preferred Sega's device.

To resolve this split in the platform's user base, Sega released a second Team Player model (MK-1647) which features two connector cables and support for EA's previously "exclusive" games. To use the "EXTRA" mode which supports these titles, both connectors must be plugged into the Mega Drive's controller ports, while Team Player-compatible titles still need only one connector inserted, as in the original model. The improved software compatibility and the use of cables rather than connectors molded directly into the adapter put the MK-1647 at an advantage over the 4 Way Play, which required both controller ports to be the same distance apart (thus preventing it from working with the CDX or X'eye).

History

During development, the internal IO Check Program software was used to test the various inputs accepted by the peripheral.^[7]

Localised names

Also known as
Language	Localised Name	English Translation
English	4-Player Adaptor	4-Player Adaptor
English (US)	Team Player	Team Player
Japanese	セガタップ	Sega Tap

Magazine articles

Main article: Team Player/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

PDF

US flyer

TW advert

Print advert in Mega Force (ES) #24: "Abril 1994" (1994-xx-xx)

Print advert in Sega Visions (US) #21: "October/November 1994" (1994-xx-xx)
also published in:

GamePro (US) #64: "November 1994" (1994-xx-xx)^[8]
Sega Visions (US) #22: "December/January 1994/1995" (1994-xx-xx)^[9]
Sega Visions (US) #23: "February/March 1995" (199x-xx-xx)^[10]
Sega Visions (US) #24: "May 1995" (1995-xx-xx)^[11]

Print advert in Hacker (HR) #5: "03-04/1995" (1995-xx-xx)

Print advert in Blue Jean (TR) #03/97: "Mart 1997" (1997-xx-xx)

Photo gallery

MK-1654 US model (front)
MK-1654 US model (back)
MK-1647 US model
MK-1654 EU model
MK-1647 EU model
US logo

Physical scans

Sega Retro Average

Publication

Version

Score

Sega Magazine (UK)

85

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	85
Based on 1 review

Team Player

Mega Drive, JP (HAA-2652)
Cover
Manual

Mega Drive, US (MK-1654)
Cover

Mega Drive, US (MK-1647)
Cover
Manual

Mega Drive, EU (MK-1654-50)

Mega Drive, EU (MK-1654-44)
Cover
Manual

Mega Drive, EU (MK-1647-44)
Cover

Mega Drive, PT (MK-1654-44)
Cover

Mega Drive, PT (MK-1647-44)
Cover

Mega Drive, BR (MK-1647)
Cover

Mega Drive, AS^†

External links

Sega of Japan catalogue page (Japanese)

References

Sega Mega Drive
Topics	Technical specifications (Hardware comparison) \| History \| List of games \| Magazine articles \| Promotional material \| Merchandise \| Cartridges \| TradeMark Security System
Hardware	Japan \| North America \| Western Europe \| Eastern Europe \| South America \| Asia \| South Korea \| Australasia \| Africa EZ Games \| Genesis 3 \| LaserActive \| Mega Jet \| Mega PC \| Mega Play \| Mega-Tech System \| Mega 6 \| Nomad \| Teradrive \| Mega Drive Mini \| Mega Drive Mini 2 New Mega Drive \| Tianli VCD/DVD Players \| "Consoles on a chip" \| Licensed clones (Magic 2 \| Mega Game II \| Power Pegasus \| Super Bitman) Unlicensed clones
Add-ons	Game Box \| Power Base Converter \| Mega-CD \| 32X (Mega-CD 32X) \| Mega Modem \| Demo System DS-16
Cases	Sega Genesis Nomad Carrying Case \| System Carry Case
Controllers	Control Pad \| Six Button Control Pad \| 6 Button Arcade Pad \| Arcade Power Stick 6B \| Konami Justifier \| MK-1470 Action Chair \| Activator \| Arcade Power Stick \| Keyboard \| MegaFire \| Mouse \| Mega Stick \| Menacer \| Remote Arcade System \| Ten Key Pad \| Third Party Controllers
Accessories	4 Way Play \| AC adaptor \| Cleaning System \| Control Pad Extension Cord \| Game Factory \| Genesis Speakers \| Headset \| HeartBeat Catalyst \| Microphone \| Region converter cartridges \| Mega Terminal \| Nomad PowerBack \| RF Unit \| SCART Cable \| Stereo Audio Video Cable \| Team Player \| Video Monitor Cable \| Third-party AC adaptors \| Third Party Accessories
Network services	Sega Channel \| Sega Game Toshokan \| Mega Anser \| Mega Net \| TeleBradesco Residência \| XB∀ND
Development tools	ERX 308P \| ERX 318P \| Sprobe \| SNASM68K \| SNASM2 (Mega Drive) \| SNASM2 (32X) \| PSY-Q Development System (Mega Drive) \| PSY-Q Development System (32X) \| 32X CartDev \| Sega Mars Development Aid System \| Sega 32X Development Target
Unreleased	Edge 16 \| Floppy Disk Drive \| Mega Play 1010 \| Sega VR \| Teleplay System \| Video Jukebox

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[:File:GamePro_US_053.pdf_p236-2] 2.0 ^2.1 GamePro, "December 1993" (US; 1993-xx-xx), page 236

[:File:SegaFY1997BrandReview_US.pdf_p3-3] Sega FY 1997 Brand Review, page 3

[:File:SegaMagazine_UK_01.pdf_p124-4] 4.0 ^4.1 Sega Magazine, "January 1994" (UK; 1993-12-10), page 124

[:File:MegaPower_UK_09.pdf_p68-5] Mega Power, "April 1994" (UK; 1994-03-24), page 68

[:File:SegaMagazin_DE_09.pdf_p79-6] Sega Magazin, "August 1994" (DE; 1994-07-13), page 79

[:File:IOCheckProgram_MD_US_title.png_p-7] File:IOCheckProgram MD US title.png

[:File:GamePro_US_064.pdf_p133-8] GamePro, "November 1994" (US; 1994-xx-xx), page 133

[:File:SegaVisions_US_22.pdf_p3-9] Sega Visions, "December/January 1994/1995" (US; 1994-xx-xx), page 3

[:File:SegaVisions_US_23.pdf_p81-10] Sega Visions, "February/March 1995" (US; 199x-xx-xx), page 81

[:File:SegaVisions_US_24.pdf_p85-11] Sega Visions, "May 1995" (US; 1995-xx-xx), page 85

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