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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. This was due to the fact that the Handle Controller was designed originally for Nintendo's Family Computer and connected into the console's expansion port. The cable required to use the controller on the Master System, the HJ-15C came included with the device in the west, but was sold separately in Japan (where the Handle Controller was promoted as a Mega Drive peripheral, as the Mark III/Master System was discontinued in the region by 1989). 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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