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[[Image:Saturnpad2.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Sega Saturn joypad MK-80100]]
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[[Image:SaturnPad.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Sega Saturn joypad MK-80116]][[Sega Saturn]]'s '''Digital Gamepad''' (in contrast to the [[Saturn Analog Gamepad]] has 8 buttons — that's 6 action buttons and 2 shift (left and right) buttons. Plus, it's ergonomically correct: The advantage is at your fingertips with easy eight-button play for killer combo moves.
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| accessoryimage=SaturnPad.jpg
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| accessoryprogramscreen=
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| title=Control Pad
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| maker=[[Sega]]
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| official=yes
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| madefor=[[Sega Saturn]]
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| releases={{releasesSat
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| sat_date_jp=1994-11-22{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20130210004739/http://sega.jp/fb/segahard/ss/pad.html}}
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| sat_code_jp=HSS-0101
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| sat_rrp_jp=4,800
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| sat_date_jp_1=1996
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| sat_code_jp_1=HSS-0101-S
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| sat_rrp_jp_1=4,800
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| sat_type_jp_1=White
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| sat_date_jp_2=1997-06-20{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20130210004739/http://sega.jp/fb/segahard/ss/pad.html}}
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| sat_code_jp_2=HSS-0162
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| sat_rrp_jp_2=2,500
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| sat_type_jp_2=Cool Pad
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| sat_date_jp_V-Saturn grey=199x
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| sat_code_jp_V-Saturn grey=RG-CP5
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| sat_date_jp_V-Saturn coloured=199x
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| sat_code_jp_V-Saturn coloured=RG-CP6
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| sat_date_jp_HiSaturn=199x
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| sat_code_jp_HiSaturn=HSS-0118
  
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==Differences in Control Pads==
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| sat_date_us=1995-05-11
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Sega manufactured two different standard control pads for the US and UK markets.
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| sat_rrp_us=34.99{{fileref|SegaFY1997BrandReview US.pdf|page=10}}
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| sat_code_us=MK-80100
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| sat_date_us_Arcade Control Pad grey=1996
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| sat_code_us_Arcade Control Pad grey=MK-80114
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| sat_date_us_Arcade Control Pad black=1996
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| sat_rrp_us_Arcade Control Pad black=24.99{{fileref|SegaFY1997BrandReview US.pdf|page=10}}
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| sat_code_us_Arcade Control Pad black=MK-80116
  
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The first of these pads (MK-80100) were packaged with the older model Saturns (those with oval buttons). The controllers were larger, had a different button design and featured sunken L & R buttons.
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| sat_date_eu=1995-07-08
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| sat_code_eu=MK-80301
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| sat_date_eu_1=1996
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| sat_code_eu_1=MK-80313
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| sat_type_eu_1=JP-style
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| sat_date_uk_1=1996
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| sat_code_uk_1=MK-80313
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| sat_type_uk_1=JP-style
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| sat_rrp_uk_1=19.99{{magref|cvg|193|67}}
  
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The second ones (MK-80116) were packaged with newer model Saturns (with round buttons), and more in line with the Japanese controllers.
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| sat_date_br=1995-08-30{{magref|ag|91|10}}
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| sat_rrp_br=40.00
  
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Most people who have used both controllers prefer the durability and feel of the newer, "Japanese-style" model.
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| sat_date_kr=1995-11-10
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| sat_code_kr=SATURN-0001
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| sat_type_kr=Samsung model
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| sat_date_kr_1=1997-09
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| sat_code_kr_1=HSS-0101
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| sat_type_kr_1=Sega model
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}}
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}}
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The [[Sega Saturn]] '''Control Pad''', later known simply as the '''Controller''' in North America, is primary method of user input for the [[Sega Saturn]]. It is an evolution of the [[Six Button Control Pad (Mega Drive)|Six Button Control Pad]] for the [[Sega Mega Drive]] and was originally seen in 1994 along with the Saturn console.
  
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Surprisingly, there were also two different Japanese control pads, although its harder to tell the difference compared to the US models.
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==Hardware==
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It has a circular D-Pad, a {{Start}} button, and six face buttons; {{A}}, {{B}}, {{C}}, {{X}}, {{Y}} and {{Z}}. New to the Saturn is the addition of two shoulder buttons, {{L}} and {{R}}, which replace the Mega Drive's "mode" button to bring the total number of buttons to nine. Like the Mega Drive Control Pad(s), it is ergonomically designed for maximum comfort.
  
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There were two primary versions of the Japanese controller. They look the same (not talking about the early crap US controller). They are also all numbered HSS-0101. However, internally they are completely different. Saturn controllers have a "plus-sign" shaped piece of plastic inside the controller under the D-pad. The pad is raised above this and that's what gives the pad the "rocker" feel as opposed to the mushy feel of a Nintendo 64 or PlayStation controller.
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The Saturn controller debuted in Japan in 1994 and remained largely unchanged throughout the lifespan of the console. In North America and Europe however, a different, much bulkier controller was released to supposedly accommodate for the "bigger hands" of western consumers. This "MK-80100" control pad is functionally identical to its Japanese cousin, but is slightly larger and has a peculiar concave D-Pad, not seen in a [[Sega]] console since. This particular model is often regarded to be worse than the Japanese variant, and was replaced entirely during the summer of 1996, cutting costs as the console was redesigned.
  
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# First version. Easily breakable within hours of play. This plastic piece *is* plastic, and has ridges in it in such a way that it adds to its fragility. This version has a tan circuit board, and the primary chip on it is a regular "through-hole" IC with the markings sanded off. The board doesn't even say "Sega" on it, if I didn't know better I'd think it was a counterfeit (since one came with the system and the other was a separate controller it's near impossible, besides it still has the official plug that says Sega on it etc.).
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The Control Pad saw an "upgrade" in the form of the [[3D Control Pad]], which featured an analogue thumbstick. Its design is similar to the [[XE-1AP]], a 1989 analogue thumbstick controller released for the [[Sega Mega Drive]] exclusively in Japan.
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#Second version. Durable. Plastic piece is now nylon, and no longer has ridges. Circuit board is now green, says "Sega" on it, and uses surface mount chip. With some minor changes all controllers were still like this until the end.
 
  
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The gray Japanese controllers that Toys R Us sold were the second version, so it must have been changed relatively quickly. The switches for L/R are different on the two versions too, as they were softer on the first version. Parts between the two versions for the most part are not interchangable, most of the plastic parts have been altered in one (non-obvious) way or another.
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===Media/transport control buttons===
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In addition to giving more control options for games, {{X}}, {{Y}}, {{Z}}, {{L}} and {{R}} double up as "media control" (or "transport control") buttons:
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*{{X}}: Repeat
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*{{Y}}: Stop
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*{{Z}}: Start/pause
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*{{L}}: Previous track
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*{{R}}: Next track
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This was intended for the console's CD player, to save the user from navigating extra menus, however the layout was adopted by some games (at least in part), typically those with replay functions or video players:
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*''[[High Velocity: Mountain Racing Challenge]]''
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}}
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==Versions==
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There are many slightly different colour variations of the controller, mostly to match the colour of the console. Japan initially received grey pads, but eventually saw white and clear varieties as well as those designed for V-Saturns and HiSaturns. The transparent "Cool Pad" was sold in Japan for one month, between 20 June 1997 and 19 July 1997{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20130210004739/http://sega.jp/fb/segahard/ss/pad.html}}. In the rest of the world (bar Brazil), only black controllers were released. It should also be noted that all versions of the {{PAGENAME}} are Region Free and can be used on any Saturn console.  
  
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
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Image:Sat digi gamepad jp box front.jpg|JP box (front)
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Saturnpad2.jpg|US/EU model (MK-80100/MK-80301)
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Image:Sat digi gamepad jp box back.jpg|JP box (back)
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Saturn HSS-0101-1.png|US gray model (MK-80114)
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SaturnPad.jpg|US/EU model (MK-80116/MK-80313)
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Saturn HSS-0101-1.png|JP gray model (HSS-0101)
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Saturn HSS-0101-2.png|JP white model (HSS-0101)
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Saturn HSS-0162.jpg|JP Skeleton model (HSS-0101)
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Saturn RG-CP5.jpg|JP V-Saturn model (RG-CP5)
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Saturn RG-CP6.jpg|JP V-Saturn model (RG-CP6)
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Saturn HSS-0118.jpg|JP Hi-Saturn model (HSS-0118)
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ControlPad Saturn KR.jpg|KR Samsung model (SATURN-0001)
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Control_Pad_Saturn_HSS-0101_KR.jpg|KR Sega model (HSS-0101)
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ControlPad Saturn TecToyWhite.jpg|BR white/pink model
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ControlPad Saturn TecToyWhite Alt.jpg|BR white/pink model
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ControlPad Saturn TecToyBlack.jpg|BR black model
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
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[[Category:Saturn Accessories]]
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==Magazine articles==
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[[Category:Control Pads]]
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{{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Magazine articles}}
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==Promotional material==
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<gallery>
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CoolPad Saturn JP TVAdvert.mp4|Cool Pad JP TV advert
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</gallery>
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==Physical scans==
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{{ratings|SAT}}
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{{Scanbox
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| console=Saturn
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| region=JP (Grey)
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| front=Sega Saturn HSS-0101 A.jpg
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| back=Saturn HSS-0101 box-2.png
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| spinemissing=yes
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| square=yes
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}}{{Scanbox
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| console=Saturn
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| region=JP (White)
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| front=Sat digi gamepad jp box front.jpg
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| back=Sat digi gamepad jp box back.jpg
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| spinemissing=yes
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| square=yes
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}}{{Scanbox
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| console=Saturn
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| region=JP (Cool Pad)
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| front=Saturn HSS-0162 box-1.jpg
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| back=Coolpad Saturn JP Box Back.jpg
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| spinemissing=yes
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| square=yes
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}}{{Scanbox
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| console=Saturn
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| region=JP (V-Saturn, RG-CP5)
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| front=Saturn RG-CP5 box-1.jpg
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| back=Saturn RG-CP5 box-2.jpg
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| spinemissing=yes
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| square=yes
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}}{{Scanbox
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| console=Saturn
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| region=JP (V-Saturn, RG-CP6)
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| front=Saturn RG-CP6 box.jpg
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| back=ControlPad Saturn JP Box Back RG-CP6.jpg
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| spinemissing=yes
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| square=yes
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}}{{Scanbox
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| console=Saturn
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| region=JP (HiSaturn)
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| front=Saturn HSS-0118 box-2.jpg
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| back=
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| spinemissing=
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| square=yes
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}}{{Scanbox
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| console=Saturn
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| region=US (MK-80100)
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| front=Saturn 80100 box.jpg
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| back=Saturn_80100_box_back.jpg
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| spinemissing=yes
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| square=yes
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}}{{Scanbox
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| console=Saturn
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| region=US (MK-80114)
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| front=Saturn_80114_box.jpg
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| back=Saturn_80114_box_back.jpg
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| spinemissing=yes
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| square=yes
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}}{{Scanbox
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| console=Saturn
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| region=US (MK-80116)
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| front=Saturn 80116 box.jpg
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| back=Saturn_80116_box_back.jpg
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| spinemissing=yes
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| square=yes
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}}{{Scanbox
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| console=Saturn
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| region=EU (MK-80301)
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| front=Saturn MK-80301 box.jpg
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| back=Saturn MK-80301 Box Back.jpg
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| spinemissing=yes
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| square=yes
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}}{{Scanbox
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| console=Saturn
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| region=EU (MK-80313)
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| front=Saturn MK-80313 box.jpg
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| back=Saturn_MK-80313_box_back.jpg
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| spinemissing=yes
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| square=yes
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}}{{Scanbox
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| console=Saturn
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| region=BR
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| front=Joystick Saturn BR Box Front.jpg
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| back=Joystick Saturn BR Box Back.jpg
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| spinemissing=yes
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| square=yes
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}}{{Scanbox
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| console=Saturn
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| region=KR (Samsung Saturn)
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| front=Samsung_Saturn_Control_Pad_Box_Front.jpg
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| back=Samsung_Saturn_Control_Pad_Box_Back.jpg
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| spinemissing=yes
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| square=yes
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}}
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==References==
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<references/>
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{{Saturn}}
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[[Category:Control pads]]

Revision as of 13:23, 20 April 2024

SaturnPad.jpg
Control Pad
Made for: Sega Saturn
Manufacturer: Sega
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Saturn
JP 		¥4,8004,800 HSS-0101
Sega Saturn
JP
(White) 		¥4,8004,800 HSS-0101-S
Sega Saturn
JP
(Cool Pad) 		¥2,5002,500 HSS-0162
Sega Saturn
JP
(V-Saturn grey) 		RG-CP5
Sega Saturn
JP
(V-Saturn coloured) 		RG-CP6
Sega Saturn
JP
(HiSaturn) 		HSS-0118
Sega Saturn
US 		$34.9934.99[2] MK-80100
Sega Saturn
US
(Arcade Control Pad grey) 		MK-80114
Sega Saturn
US
(Arcade Control Pad black) 		$24.9924.99[2] MK-80116
Sega Saturn
EU 		MK-80301
Sega Saturn
EU
(JP-style) 		MK-80313
Sega Saturn
UK
(JP-style) 		£19.9919.99[3] MK-80313
Sega Saturn
BR 		R$40.0040.00
Sega Saturn
KR
(Samsung model) 		SATURN-0001
Sega Saturn
KR
(Sega model) 		HSS-0101

The Sega Saturn Control Pad, later known simply as the Controller in North America, is primary method of user input for the Sega Saturn. It is an evolution of the Six Button Control Pad for the Sega Mega Drive and was originally seen in 1994 along with the Saturn console.

Hardware

It has a circular D-Pad, a  START  button, and six face buttons; A, B, C, X, Y and Z. New to the Saturn is the addition of two shoulder buttons, L and R, which replace the Mega Drive's "mode" button to bring the total number of buttons to nine. Like the Mega Drive Control Pad(s), it is ergonomically designed for maximum comfort.

The Saturn controller debuted in Japan in 1994 and remained largely unchanged throughout the lifespan of the console. In North America and Europe however, a different, much bulkier controller was released to supposedly accommodate for the "bigger hands" of western consumers. This "MK-80100" control pad is functionally identical to its Japanese cousin, but is slightly larger and has a peculiar concave D-Pad, not seen in a Sega console since. This particular model is often regarded to be worse than the Japanese variant, and was replaced entirely during the summer of 1996, cutting costs as the console was redesigned.

The Control Pad saw an "upgrade" in the form of the 3D Control Pad, which featured an analogue thumbstick. Its design is similar to the XE-1AP, a 1989 analogue thumbstick controller released for the Sega Mega Drive exclusively in Japan.

Media/transport control buttons

In addition to giving more control options for games, X, Y, Z, L and R double up as "media control" (or "transport control") buttons:

  • X: Repeat
  • Y: Stop
  • Z: Start/pause
  • L: Previous track
  • R: Next track

This was intended for the console's CD player, to save the user from navigating extra menus, however the layout was adopted by some games (at least in part), typically those with replay functions or video players:

Versions

There are many slightly different colour variations of the controller, mostly to match the colour of the console. Japan initially received grey pads, but eventually saw white and clear varieties as well as those designed for V-Saturns and HiSaturns. The transparent "Cool Pad" was sold in Japan for one month, between 20 June 1997 and 19 July 1997[1]. In the rest of the world (bar Brazil), only black controllers were released. It should also be noted that all versions of the Control Pad (Saturn) are Region Free and can be used on any Saturn console.

  • US/EU model (MK-80100/MK-80301)

  • US gray model (MK-80114)

  • US/EU model (MK-80116/MK-80313)

  • JP gray model (HSS-0101)

  • JP white model (HSS-0101)

  • JP Skeleton model (HSS-0101)

  • JP V-Saturn model (RG-CP5)

  • JP V-Saturn model (RG-CP6)

  • JP Hi-Saturn model (HSS-0118)

  • KR Samsung model (SATURN-0001)

  • KR Sega model (HSS-0101)

  • BR white/pink model

  • BR white/pink model

  • BR black model

Magazine articles

Main article: Control Pad (Saturn)/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

  • Cool Pad JP TV advert

Physical scans

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
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Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
Computer & Video Games (UK)
100
[3]
Sega Saturn
 100
Based on
1 review

Control Pad (Saturn)

Saturn, JP (Grey)
Saturn HSS-0101 box-2.pngNospine-small.pngSega Saturn HSS-0101 A.jpg
Cover
Saturn, JP (White)
Sat digi gamepad jp box back.jpgNospine-small.pngSat digi gamepad jp box front.jpg
Cover
Saturn, JP (Cool Pad)
Coolpad Saturn JP Box Back.jpgNospine-small.pngSaturn HSS-0162 box-1.jpg
Cover
Saturn, JP (V-Saturn, RG-CP5)
Saturn RG-CP5 box-2.jpgNospine-small.pngSaturn RG-CP5 box-1.jpg
Cover
Saturn, JP (V-Saturn, RG-CP6)
ControlPad Saturn JP Box Back RG-CP6.jpgNospine-small.pngSaturn RG-CP6 box.jpg
Cover
Saturn, JP (HiSaturn)
Saturn HSS-0118 box-2.jpg
Cover
Saturn, US (MK-80100)
Saturn 80100 box back.jpgNospine-small.pngSaturn 80100 box.jpg
Cover
Saturn, US (MK-80114)
Saturn 80114 box back.jpgNospine-small.pngSaturn 80114 box.jpg
Cover
Saturn, US (MK-80116)
Saturn 80116 box back.jpgNospine-small.pngSaturn 80116 box.jpg
Cover
Saturn, EU (MK-80301)
Saturn MK-80301 Box Back.jpgNospine-small.pngSaturn MK-80301 box.jpg
Cover
Saturn, EU (MK-80313)
Saturn MK-80313 box back.jpgNospine-small.pngSaturn MK-80313 box.jpg
Cover
Saturn, BR
Joystick Saturn BR Box Back.jpgNospine-small.pngJoystick Saturn BR Box Front.jpg
Cover
Saturn, KR (Samsung Saturn)
Samsung Saturn Control Pad Box Back.jpgNospine-small.pngSamsung Saturn Control Pad Box Front.jpg
Cover

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 http://sega.jp/fb/segahard/ss/pad.html (Wayback Machine: 2013-02-10 00:47)
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Sega FY 1997 Brand Review, page 10
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Computer & Video Games, "December 1997" (UK; 1997-11-12), page 67
  4. ↑ Ação Games, "Setembro 1995" (BR; 1995-09-16), page 10


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