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The '''SBom Joycard''' (エスボン ジョイカード, '''model no.''' HC-735) is a controller for the [[Sega Saturn]] manufactured by [[Hudson Soft]]. It was built mainly with [[Saturn Bomberman]] in mind, and was often distributed with the game along with the [[SBom Multitap]] in Japan, where it remained exclusive.
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{{stub}}The '''SBom Joycard''' (エスボン ジョイカード) is a third-party [[Sega Saturn]] controller developed and manufactured by [[Hudson Soft]]. Constructed with a distinctive Bomberman-themed shell and frequently bundled with ''[[Saturn Bomberman]]'' and the [[SBom Multitap]], it was released exclusively in Japan in 1996. The controller boasts nine turbo switches which are able to achieve a maximum of 26 presses per second, and features a special "Hu Position" switch which unlocks hidden content in select Hudson Soft games.
  
The SBom Joycard functions exactly like an ordinary [[Controller (Saturn)|Saturn controller]], however has nine turbo switches and a moulding of Bomberman on its shell. The turbo function claims to be able to output 26 "shots" per second. It also features a switch in the center that when put into "Hu Position", unlocks hidden features in Hudson Soft games.
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==Hu Position==
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By switching the controller's center switch to "Hu Position", players can unlock hidden content in a number of [[Hudson Soft]] games. This is achieved by the game software checking for a certain set of button inputs which the Hu Position switch enables (generally a series of fast, repetitive button-taps), although some games' features can be unlocked by simply rapid-firing any [[Saturn]] controller as fast as possible at the intended screen.
  
==Hu Position==
 
 
===List of compatible games===
 
===List of compatible games===
:''This list is incomplete. Please help expand it.''
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*''[[Saturn Bomberman]]''{{ref|https://randomhoohaas.flyingomelette.com/bomb/sat-1/game.html}}
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*''[[Saturn Bomberman]]''{{ref|http://web.archive.org/web/20210410002409/https://randomhoohaas.flyingomelette.com/bomb/sat-1/game.html}}
*''[[Saturn Bomberman Fight!!]]''{{ref|https://randomhoohaas.flyingomelette.com/bomb/sat-sbf/game.html}}
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*''[[Saturn Bomberman Fight!!]]''{{ref|http://web.archive.org/web/20210410001813/https://randomhoohaas.flyingomelette.com/bomb/sat-sbf/game.html}}
*''[[Willy Wombat]]''{{ref|https://tcrf.net/Willy_Wombat}}
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*''[[Willy Wombat]]''{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20230911065044/https://tcrf.net/Willy_Wombat}}
  
 
==Magazine articles==
 
==Magazine articles==
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Latest revision as of 03:02, 11 September 2023

SBomJoycard Saturn.jpg
SBom Joycard
Made for: Sega Saturn
Manufacturer: Hudson Soft
Type: Control pad
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Saturn
JP
HC-735

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The SBom Joycard (エスボン ジョイカード) is a third-party Sega Saturn controller developed and manufactured by Hudson Soft. Constructed with a distinctive Bomberman-themed shell and frequently bundled with Saturn Bomberman and the SBom Multitap, it was released exclusively in Japan in 1996. The controller boasts nine turbo switches which are able to achieve a maximum of 26 presses per second, and features a special "Hu Position" switch which unlocks hidden content in select Hudson Soft games.

Hu Position

By switching the controller's center switch to "Hu Position", players can unlock hidden content in a number of Hudson Soft games. This is achieved by the game software checking for a certain set of button inputs which the Hu Position switch enables (generally a series of fast, repetitive button-taps), although some games' features can be unlocked by simply rapid-firing any Saturn controller as fast as possible at the intended screen.

List of compatible games

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This list is incomplete.
The following list has been marked as incomplete. If you can, please complete it.

Magazine articles

Main article: SBom Joycard/Magazine articles.

Physical scans

Saturn, JP
SBomJoycard JP Box Top.png
Saturn HC-735 box-2.jpgSBomJoycard JP Box Spine.pngSBomJoycard JP Box Front.jpgSBomJoycard JP Box Spine 2.png
Cover
SBomJoycard Sat JP Manual.pdf
Manual
SBomJoycard JP warningcard.png
Warning card

References

  1. https://randomhoohaas.flyingomelette.com/bomb/sat-1/game.html (Wayback Machine: 2021-04-10 00:24)
  2. https://randomhoohaas.flyingomelette.com/bomb/sat-sbf/game.html (Wayback Machine: 2021-04-10 00:18)
  3. https://tcrf.net/Willy_Wombat (Wayback Machine: 2023-09-11 06:50)


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