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Python 3

Manufacturer: QuickShot

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The Python 3 is a third-party accessory developed by QuickShot for the Sega Mega Drive. It is a joystick, and a "sequel" to the Python 1 (and Python 1M) and Python 2. The Python 1 is compatible with various 80s home computers, while the Python 2 is for the NES.

The Python 3 has three buttons as well as a turbo switch. It is designed to be stuck to a flat surface for stability, and ergonomically designed like other QuickShot joysticks.

The history of the Python 3 is odd. Whereas the Python 1M was adopted by Tec Toy as an official product in Brazil, it seems the Python 3 mould was recycled by other companies. The GeniStick is almost identical to the Python 3 bar colour and naming schemes and the Mega Control Stick by TecnoPlus is also similar. It was also released in Germany by Okano as the Python GL-MD3.

Gallery

Python 3 model (QuickShot)
GeniStick model
Python model (Smart²)

Promotional material

QuickShot US PrintAdvert.jpg

US print advert

Print advert in Electronic Gaming Monthly (US) #50: "September 1993" (1993-xx-xx)

Print advert in Computer & Video Games (UK) #144: "November 1993" (1993-10-15)

Print advert in Video Games (DE) #1993-12: "12/93" (1993-11-22)

Physical scans

Mega Drive,
Cover

Mega Drive, (alt)
Cover

Mega Drive, US (GeniStick)
Cover

Mega Drive, US (Python)
Cover

Mega Drive, DE

References

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 The Python 3 has three buttons as well as a turbo switch. It is designed to be stuck to a flat surface for stability, and ergonomically designed like other QuickShot joysticks.
-The history of the Python 3 is odd. Whereas the Python 1M was adopted by [[Tec Toy]] as an official product in Brazil, it seems the Python 3 mould was recycled by other companies. The '''GeniStick''' is almost identical to the Python 3 bar colour and naming schemes and the '''Mega Control Stick''' by [[TechnoPlus]] is also similar. It was also released in Germany by [[Okano]] as the '''Python GL-MD3'''.
+The history of the Python 3 is odd. Whereas the Python 1M was adopted by [[Tec Toy]] as an official product in Brazil, it seems the Python 3 mould was recycled by other companies. The '''GeniStick''' is almost identical to the Python 3 bar colour and naming schemes and the '''Mega Control Stick''' by [[TecnoPlus]] is also similar. It was also released in Germany by [[Okano]] as the '''Python GL-MD3'''.
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