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The '''Handle Controller''' is a peripheral for the [[Sega Master System]] (though is also compatible with the [[SG-1000]] and [[Sega Mega Drive]]. It was designed primarily for racing games, with the D-Pad mapped to the steering mechanism and the {{1}} and {{2}} buttons being placed on top of each handle.  
 
The '''Handle Controller''' is a peripheral for the [[Sega Master System]] (though is also compatible with the [[SG-1000]] and [[Sega Mega Drive]]. It was designed primarily for racing games, with the D-Pad mapped to the steering mechanism and the {{1}} and {{2}} buttons being placed on top of each handle.  
  
The peripheral requires a special connector cable in order to fit into the Master System's [[DE-9]] controller ports. It also contains turbo switches. Despite the overlay, the controller has no way of detecting in-game values, so the visible numbers are meaningless.
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The peripheral requires a special connector cable in order to fit into the Master System's [[DE-9]] controller ports. It also contains turbo switches. Despite the overlay, the controller does not detect in-game values, so the visible numbers on the dashboard are just for show and unused.
  
 
The Handle Controller was manufactured and distributed by [[Hori]] in Japan, but when brought to the west it was given official [[Sega]] branding.
 
The Handle Controller was manufactured and distributed by [[Hori]] in Japan, but when brought to the west it was given official [[Sega]] branding.

Revision as of 14:19, 28 November 2010

Sega Handle Controller.

The Handle Controller is a peripheral for the Sega Master System (though is also compatible with the SG-1000 and Sega Mega Drive. It was designed primarily for racing games, with the D-Pad mapped to the steering mechanism and the 1 and 2 buttons being placed on top of each handle.

The peripheral requires a special connector cable in order to fit into the Master System's DE-9 controller ports. It also contains turbo switches. Despite the overlay, the controller does not detect in-game values, so the visible numbers on the dashboard are just for show and unused.

The Handle Controller was manufactured and distributed by Hori in Japan, but when brought to the west it was given official Sega branding.

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