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(It looks like it actually came out in 1987 in Japan as it's mentioned as being a new product in the 12th issue of Joy Joy News, and all Rapid Fire Units have the US part number on them (3046) which wouldn't make sense for something released in '85)
 
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The '''Rapid Fire Unit''' (ラピッドファイアユニット) , known simply as the '''Rapid Fire''' in Brazil, is an accessory designed for use with the [[Sega Master System]]. It is a small device that is inserted between a two-button controller and the console, providing an auto-repeat capability for the control buttons. This saves a lot of wear-and-tear on fingers for games like ''[[Astro Warrior]]'' and limits the need for a user to buy brand new controllers with built-in turbo features.
  
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[[Image:Sms_rapid.jpg|frame|right|Rapid Fire Unit]]The '''Rapid Fire Unit''' is a small device that is inserted between a two-button controller and the [[Sega Master System]].  It provides an auto-repeat capability for the control buttons which saves a lot of wear-and-tear on fingers for games like Astro-Warrior. The auto-repeat could be turned on for each button independently.       
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The auto-repeat can be turned on for each button independently.
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       Switches to turn on/        
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In North America this unit was offered by Sega via their early "[[Sega Challenge/Team Sega Newsletter|Team Sega]]" newsletters. Buying three games would get you a rapid fire unit, though it was also available to purchase separately in stores. It was also packaged with the [[Control Stick]] under the name "Rapid Fire Control Stick".
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==Hardware==
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       Switches to turn on/off auto-repeat         
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  Plug for             V                               
 
   system    -----------------         
 
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     |         |              |         
 
     V        |      2 [X ]  |         
 
     V        |      2 [X ]  |         
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   ---      |             --        
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   | |=======|  RAPID FIRE   [<- Plug for         
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   | |=======|  RAPID FIRE ||<- Plug for         
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   ---      |               | controller         
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   ---      |             -- controller         
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==Magazine articles==
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This unit was seen offered through Sega in their early "SEGA Challenge" newsletters. Buying 3 games would get you the item. It was also available via retail ($8.50), and packaged with the [[Control Stick]] as the "Rapid Fire Control Stick" ($??.??). A 3rd party rapid fire unit may exist.
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==Physical scans==
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{{Scanbox
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| region=JP
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| front=RapidFireUnit SMS JP Box Front.jpg
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| back=RapidFireUnit SMS JP Box Back.jpg
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| spinemissing=yes
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| console=Master System
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| front=RapidFire SMS US Box.jpg
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| console=Master System
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| region=US (Mail Order)
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| front=RapidFire SMS US Box Front MailOrder.jpg
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| back=RapidFire SMS US Box Back MailOrder.jpg
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| spinemissing=yes
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| spine2=RapidFire SMS US Box Spine2 MailOrder.jpg
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==External links==
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/*/http://sega.jp/fb/segahard/mk3/controller.html Sega of Japan catalogue page (Japanese)]
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==References==
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Latest revision as of 01:25, 22 November 2023

Sms rapid.jpg
Rapid Fire Unit
Made for: Sega Master System
Manufacturer: Sega
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Master System
JP 		¥1,5001,500[2] RF-150
Sega Master System
US 		$8.508.50 3046
Sega Master System
EU 		MK-3046-50
Sega Master System
UK 		£5.995.99[3] MK-3046-50
Sega Master System
BR 		011050

The Rapid Fire Unit (ラピッドファイアユニット) , known simply as the Rapid Fire in Brazil, is an accessory designed for use with the Sega Master System. It is a small device that is inserted between a two-button controller and the console, providing an auto-repeat capability for the control buttons. This saves a lot of wear-and-tear on fingers for games like Astro Warrior and limits the need for a user to buy brand new controllers with built-in turbo features.

The auto-repeat can be turned on for each button independently.

In North America this unit was offered by Sega via their early "Team Sega" newsletters. Buying three games would get you a rapid fire unit, though it was also available to purchase separately in stores. It was also packaged with the Control Stick under the name "Rapid Fire Control Stick".

Hardware

      Switches to turn on/off auto-repeat         
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  Plug for             V                               
  system     -----------------         
    |         |               |         
    V        |      2 [X ]   |         
   ---       |              --        
   | |=======|  RAPID FIRE  ||<- Plug for         
   ---       |              --  controller         
              |      1 [ X]   |         
              |               |         
              -----------------

Magazine articles

Main article: Rapid Fire Unit/Magazine articles.

Physical scans

Master System, JP
RapidFireUnit SMS JP Box Back.jpgNospine.pngRapidFireUnit SMS JP Box Front.jpg
Cover
Master System, US
RapidFire SMS US Box.jpg
Cover
Master System, US (Mail Order)
RapidFire SMS US Box Back MailOrder.jpgNospine.pngRapidFire SMS US Box Front MailOrder.jpgRapidFire SMS US Box Spine2 MailOrder.jpg
Cover
Master System, EU
RapidFireUnit SMS EU Box Back.jpgRapidFireUnit SMS EU Box Front.jpg
Cover
Master System, BR
RapidFire SMS BR Box Back.jpgRapidFire SMS BR Box.jpg
Cover

External links

References

  1. ↑ Joy Joy News, "" (JP; 1987-08), page 3
  2. ↑ http://sega.jp/fb/segahard/mk3/controller.html (Wayback Machine: 2020-06-07 09:34)
  3. ↑ Sega Force, "Februrary 1992" (UK; 1992-01-23), page 66


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