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: ''For the Japanese SG-1000 peripheral, see [[Handle Controller (SH-400)]].''
 
: ''For the Japanese SG-1000 peripheral, see [[Handle Controller (SH-400)]].''
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The '''Handle Controller''' (ハンドルコントローラ) 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.  
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The '''Handle Controller''' (ハンドルコントローラ) 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. It also contains turbo switches. Despite the overlay, the controller does not detect in-game values, so the visible numbers on the dashboard are purely decorative. When used on a Mega Drive, the two large buttons on the handles serve as {{B}} and {{C}} buttons, whereas the two smaller buttons on the left side of the base serve as the {{Start}} and {{A}} buttons.
  
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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.
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The Handle Controller was manufactured and distributed by [[Hori]] in Japan, but when brought to Europe it was given official [[Sega]] branding. The Hori version was sold primarily as a Famicom peripheral, with support for Sega platforms (specifically marketed for the Mega Drive) available as an option. This was made possible due to the fact that the device itself has a DA-15 port for detachable cords. The Hori version was bundled with the Famicom cord, while the [[DE-9]]-compatible cord (HJ-15C) was sold separately. The Sega version on the other hand was marketed strictly as a Master System peripheral without any mention of Mega Drive compatibility (which wasn't released in Europe at the time) and came bundled with the required DE-9 cord.
  
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The Handle Controller was manufactured and distributed by [[Hori]] in Japan, but when brought to the west it was given official [[Sega]] branding. It sold for £39.95 in the UK.
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Latest revision as of 06:11, 25 June 2023

HandleController1.jpg
Handle Controller
Made for: Sega Master System
Manufacturer: Hori (Japan), Sega (Europe)
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Master System
JP 		¥4,9804,980 HJ-15
Sega Master System
EU 		3041
Sega Master System
UK 		£39.9539.95[2][3] 3041
For the Japanese SG-1000 peripheral, see Handle Controller (SH-400).

The Handle Controller (ハンドルコントローラ) 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. It also contains turbo switches. Despite the overlay, the controller does not detect in-game values, so the visible numbers on the dashboard are purely decorative. When used on a Mega Drive, the two large buttons on the handles serve as B and C buttons, whereas the two smaller buttons on the left side of the base serve as the  START  and A buttons.

The Handle Controller was manufactured and distributed by Hori in Japan, but when brought to Europe it was given official Sega branding. The Hori version was sold primarily as a Famicom peripheral, with support for Sega platforms (specifically marketed for the Mega Drive) available as an option. This was made possible due to the fact that the device itself has a DA-15 port for detachable cords. The Hori version was bundled with the Famicom cord, while the DE-9-compatible cord (HJ-15C) was sold separately. The Sega version on the other hand was marketed strictly as a Master System peripheral without any mention of Mega Drive compatibility (which wasn't released in Europe at the time) and came bundled with the required DE-9 cord.

Magazine articles

Main article: Handle Controller/Magazine articles.

Gallery

  • Back of unit

  • Underside of unit

  • Hori version of the Handle Controller

Physical scans

Mega Drive, JP
HandleController SMS JP Box Back.jpgNospine-small.pngHandleController SMS JP Box Front.jpg
Cover
Master System, EU
HandleController SMS EU Box Front.jpg
Cover

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 New Computer Express, "20 January 1990" (UK; 1990-01-18), page 4
  2. ↑ ACE, "March 1990" (UK; 1990-02-01), page 7
  3. ↑ Computer & Video Games, "March 1990" (UK; 1990-02-16), page 8
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