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| − | The '''Virtua Stick''' is an arcade stick peripheral released for the [[Sega Saturn]]. There are two models of the Virtua Stick, the first (HSS-0104) | + | | accessoryimage=Saturn MK-80302.jpg |
| + | | title= | ||
| + | | maker=[[Sega Enterprises, Ltd.]] | ||
| + | | distributor={{company|[[Ecofilmes]]|region=PT}} | ||
| + | | official=yes | ||
| + | | madefor=[[Sega Saturn]] | ||
| + | | releases={{releasesSat | ||
| + | | sat_date_jp=1994-11-22{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20130210004754/http://sega.jp/fb/segahard/ss/stick.html}} | ||
| + | | sat_code_jp=HSS-0104 | ||
| + | | sat_rrp_jp=4,800e{{fileref|Ninku Saturn JP Spinecard.jpg}}{{fileref|VF2 sat jp spine.jpg}} | ||
| + | | sat_date_jp_1=1996-07-27{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20130210004754/http://sega.jp/fb/segahard/ss/stick.html}} | ||
| + | | sat_code_jp_1=HSS-0136 | ||
| + | | sat_rrp_jp_1=5,800e{{fileref|VirtuaFighterKids Saturn JP Spinecard.jpg}}{{fileref|ZenNihonProWresFV Saturn JP Spinecard.jpg}} | ||
| + | | sat_type_jp_1=2nd version | ||
| + | | sat_date_us=1995 | ||
| + | | sat_code_us=80112 | ||
| + | | sat_rrp_us=64.99{{magref|gamepro|74|120}}{{intref|Press release: 1995-10-30: Sega unleashes exclusive lineup of arcade hits for Sega Saturn}} | ||
| + | | sat_date_eu=1995-07-08 | ||
| + | | sat_code_eu=MK-80302 | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | The '''Virtua Stick''' (バーチャスティック) is an arcade stick peripheral released for the [[Sega Saturn]] - the first officially licensed one built by [[Sega]]. There are two models of the Virtua Stick, the first (HSS-0104) was released internationally and features turbo switches, while the second (HSS-0136) only made it to Japan and is closer to what you might find built-in to Sega arcade cabinets. | ||
| − | + | Both Virtua sticks have nine face buttons, seven functioning like the regular face buttons on a regular [[Controller (Saturn)|Saturn Controller]] and another two for {{L}} and {{R}}. As the name suggests, the Virtua Stick was intended to be used with ''[[Virtua Fighter]]'', one of the earliest Saturn versus fighting games. | |
| − | + | The Virtua Stick was redesigned for the Japanese audience to make it more authentic. The buttons and joysticks were replaced those more common to the arcade. The second Virtua Stick would go on to influence the [[Dreamcast Arcade Stick]] in the years that followed, as well as [[Virtua Stick (PlayStation 2)|PlayStation 2]] and [[Virtua Stick (PC)|PC]] versions. | |
| − | The | + | The HSS-0136 model was also re-released for the [[Dreamcast]] by a third-party, including an internal Sega Saturn to Dreamcast controller adapter. It was re-branded as "DC GAMEMATE [[Dreamcast Fighting Stick|Fighting Stick]]" by sticking new foil labels over the old branding. Japan also received the [[Virtua Stick Pro]], which adds space for a second player. |
| + | ==Magazine articles== | ||
| + | {{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Magazine articles}} | ||
| − | + | ==Artwork== | |
| + | <gallery> | ||
| + | VirtuaStick US logo.png|US logo | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
| − | == | + | ==Photo gallery== |
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | File:Saturn | + | File:Saturn MK-80302.jpg|US/EU model |
| − | File:Saturn | + | File:Saturn HSS-0104.jpg|JP model (HSS-0104) |
| + | File:Saturn HSS-0136.jpg|JP model (HSS-0136) | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
| − | == | + | |
| + | ==Patents== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | + | Patent USD372941.pdf|USD372941 | |
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
| + | ==Physical scans== | ||
| + | {{Scanbox | ||
| + | | console=Saturn | ||
| + | | region=JP | ||
| + | | front=Saturn HSS-0104 box-1.jpg | ||
| + | | back=Saturn HSS-0104 box-2.jpg | ||
| + | | spinemissing=yes | ||
| + | | square=yes | ||
| + | | manual=VirtuaStick1994SaturnJPManual.pdf | ||
| + | }}{{Scanbox | ||
| + | | console=Saturn | ||
| + | | region=JP (2nd model) | ||
| + | | front=Saturn HSS-0136 box-1.jpg | ||
| + | | back=VirtuaStick Saturn JP Box Back HSS-0136.jpg | ||
| + | | spinemissing=yes | ||
| + | | square=yes | ||
| + | | manual=VirtuaStick1996SaturnJPManual.pdf | ||
| + | }}{{Scanbox | ||
| + | | console=Saturn | ||
| + | | region=US | ||
| + | | front=VirtuaStick Saturn US Box Front.jpg | ||
| + | | back=VirtuaStick Saturn US Box Back.jpg | ||
| + | | spine=VirtuaStick Saturn US Box Spine.jpg | ||
| + | | spine2=VirtuaStick Saturn US Box Spine2.jpg | ||
| + | | top=VirtuaStick Saturn US Box Top.jpg | ||
| + | | bottom=VirtuaStick Saturn US Box Bottom.jpg | ||
| + | | square=yes | ||
| + | | manual=VirtuaStickSaturnUSManual.pdf | ||
| + | }}{{Scanbox | ||
| + | | console=Saturn | ||
| + | | region=EU | ||
| + | | front=Saturn MK-80302 box.jpg | ||
| + | | back=VirtuaStick Saturn EU Box Back.jpg | ||
| + | | spinemissing=yes | ||
| + | | square=yes | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | {{Scanbox | ||
| + | | console=Saturn | ||
| + | | region=PT | ||
| + | | front= | ||
| + | | back=Saturn PT MK-80302 box.png | ||
| + | | spinemissing=yes | ||
| + | | square=yes | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==External links== | ||
| + | * Sega of Japan catalogue pages (Japanese): [https://web.archive.org/web/20130210004754/http://sega.jp/fb/segahard/ss/stick.html Saturn] | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==References== | ||
| + | <references/> | ||
{{Saturn}} | {{Saturn}} | ||
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The Virtua Stick (バーチャスティック) is an arcade stick peripheral released for the Sega Saturn - the first officially licensed one built by Sega. There are two models of the Virtua Stick, the first (HSS-0104) was released internationally and features turbo switches, while the second (HSS-0136) only made it to Japan and is closer to what you might find built-in to Sega arcade cabinets.
Both Virtua sticks have nine face buttons, seven functioning like the regular face buttons on a regular Saturn Controller and another two for 
and 
. As the name suggests, the Virtua Stick was intended to be used with Virtua Fighter, one of the earliest Saturn versus fighting games.
The Virtua Stick was redesigned for the Japanese audience to make it more authentic. The buttons and joysticks were replaced those more common to the arcade. The second Virtua Stick would go on to influence the Dreamcast Arcade Stick in the years that followed, as well as PlayStation 2 and PC versions.
The HSS-0136 model was also re-released for the Dreamcast by a third-party, including an internal Sega Saturn to Dreamcast controller adapter. It was re-branded as "DC GAMEMATE Fighting Stick" by sticking new foil labels over the old branding. Japan also received the Virtua Stick Pro, which adds space for a second player.
Contents
Magazine articles
- Main article: Virtua Stick/Magazine articles.
Artwork
US logo
Photo gallery
US/EU model
JP model (HSS-0104)
JP model (HSS-0136)
Patents
USD372941
Physical scans
| Saturn, JP |
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   Cover
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 Manual |
| Saturn, JP (2nd model) |
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  Cover
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 Manual |
| Saturn, US |
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      Cover
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 Manual |
| Saturn, EU |
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  Cover
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| Saturn, PT |
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External links
- Sega of Japan catalogue pages (Japanese): Saturn
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 http://sega.jp/fb/segahard/ss/stick.html (Wayback Machine: 2013-02-10 00:47)
- ↑ File:Ninku Saturn JP Spinecard.jpg
- ↑ File:VF2 sat jp spine.jpg
- ↑ File:VirtuaFighterKids Saturn JP Spinecard.jpg
- ↑ File:ZenNihonProWresFV Saturn JP Spinecard.jpg
- ↑ GamePro, "September 1995" (US; 1995-xx-xx), page 120
- ↑ Press release: 1995-10-30: Sega unleashes exclusive lineup of arcade hits for Sega Saturn
