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The '''AS-1''' or '''Advanced System-1''' is an interactive [[wikipedia:Simulator ride|simulator ride]] released by [[Sega]] in 1993. It is a medium-sized attraction which allows up to eight users to sit inside, strap themselves in, and watch an interactive ridefilm. Hydraulics tilt the ride in in accordance to the on-screen action to simulate movement. A flight-stick styled controller with two buttons is located in front of each seat, which players use at certain points during the film to complete simulated "missions" (i.e. shooting enemy spacecraft).
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The '''AS-1''' or '''Advanced System-1''' is an interactive [[wikipedia:Simulator ride|motion simulator ride]] developed by [[Sega AM5]]. Released in March 1993, it was frequently installed in the company’s flagship arcade venues such as [[Joypolis]] and [[SegaWorld]].
  
AS-1s were a common feature across the many Sega indoor theme parks established in the 1990s.
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==Design==
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The AS-1 is a medium-sized motion simulator with an eight player capacity. Hydraulics tilt the ride in accordance to the on-screen movement.
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==Gameplay==
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Using each seat’s joystick and dual buttons, players are occasionally prompted to shoot down incoming spacecraft and other obstacles.
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==Development==
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Michael Jackson was involved in the production of both ride films for the hardware; he played a small role in [[Megalopolis: Tokyo City Battle]] and would star in the titular [[Michael Jackson in Scramble Training]]. In late 1992, while Jackson was in Japan for his [[wikipedia:Dangerous World Tour|Dangerous World Tour]], he met with [[Sega of Japan]] and worked with developers [[Sega AM5]] as a celebrity actor for the upcoming motion simulator.  
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==History==
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===Locations===
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*[[SegaWorld London]]
  
 
==Magazine articles==
 
==Magazine articles==

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Manufacturer: Sega AM5[1]
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The AS-1 or Advanced System-1 is an interactive motion simulator ride developed by Sega AM5. Released in March 1993, it was frequently installed in the company’s flagship arcade venues such as Joypolis and SegaWorld.

Design

The AS-1 is a medium-sized motion simulator with an eight player capacity. Hydraulics tilt the ride in accordance to the on-screen movement.

Gameplay

Using each seat’s joystick and dual buttons, players are occasionally prompted to shoot down incoming spacecraft and other obstacles.

Development

Michael Jackson was involved in the production of both ride films for the hardware; he played a small role in Megalopolis: Tokyo City Battle and would star in the titular Michael Jackson in Scramble Training. In late 1992, while Jackson was in Japan for his Dangerous World Tour, he met with Sega of Japan and worked with developers Sega AM5 as a celebrity actor for the upcoming motion simulator.

History

Locations

Magazine articles

Main article: AS-1/Magazine articles.

List of AS-1 Games

References