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- For the Japanese SG-1000 peripheral, see Handle Controller (SH-400).
The Handle Controller (ハンドルコントローラ) is a peripheral for the Sega Master System (though is also compatible with the SG-1000 and Sega Mega Drive). It was designed primarily for racing games, with the D-Pad mapped to the steering mechanism and the 
and 
buttons being placed on top of each handle. It also contains turbo switches. Despite the overlay, the controller does not detect in-game values, so the visible numbers on the dashboard are purely decorative. When used on a Mega Drive, the two large buttons on the handles serve as 
and 
buttons, whereas the two smaller buttons on the left side of the base serve as the START and 
buttons.
The Handle Controller was manufactured and distributed by Hori in Japan, but when brought to Europe it was given official Sega branding. The Hori version of the peripheral was marketed as being compatible with both, the Family Computer and the Mega Drive (since the Mark III/Master System was already discontinued in Japan by 1989) due to the detachable cords that could be plugged into the device's DA-15 port. The Hori version of the Handle Controller was bundled with the Famicom cord, while the Mega Drive cord (HJ-15C) was sold separately. The Sega version on the other hand was marketed strictly as a Master System peripheral (as the platform was still strongly supported in Europe) without any mention of Mega Drive compatibility and came bundled with the required DE-9 cord.
Gallery
Back of unit
Underside of unit
Hori version of the Handle Controller
Physical scans
| Master System, EU |
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 Cover
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| Mega Drive, JP |
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   Cover
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References
| Sega Master System | |
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