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| accessoryimage=TeamPlayer2 US 1.jpg | | accessoryimage=TeamPlayer2 US 1.jpg | ||
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| title=Team Player/Multiplayer/Sega Tap | | title=Team Player/Multiplayer/Sega Tap | ||
| maker=[[Sega]] | | maker=[[Sega]] | ||
| madefor=[[Sega Mega Drive]] | | madefor=[[Sega Mega Drive]] | ||
− | | releases={{ | + | | releases={{releasesMD |
− | | md_date_us=1993 | + | | md_date_us=1993-11{{fileref|GamePro US 053.pdf|page=236}} |
+ | | md_rrp_us=29.99{{fileref|GamePro US 053.pdf|page=236}} | ||
| md_code_us=MK-1654 | | md_code_us=MK-1654 | ||
| md_date_us_1=199x | | md_date_us_1=199x | ||
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| md_type_us_1=Model 2 | | md_type_us_1=Model 2 | ||
+ | | md_code_us_1=MK-1647 | ||
| md_date_eu=1993 | | md_date_eu=1993 | ||
+ | | md_code_eu=MK-1654-50 | ||
+ | | md_rrp_uk=24.99{{fileref|SegaMagazine UK 01.pdf|page=124}} | ||
| md_date_eu_1=199x | | md_date_eu_1=199x | ||
| md_type_eu_1=Model 2 | | md_type_eu_1=Model 2 | ||
+ | | md_date_de=199x | ||
+ | | md_rrp_de=79,95{{fileref|SegaMagazin DE 09.pdf|page=79}} | ||
| md_date_jp=1993-04-23 | | md_date_jp=1993-04-23 | ||
| md_code_jp=HAA-2652 | | md_code_jp=HAA-2652 | ||
− | | md_rrp_jp=3,000 {{ref|http://sega.jp/fb/segahard/md/segatap.html}} | + | | md_rrp_jp=3,000{{ref|http://sega.jp/fb/segahard/md/segatap.html}} |
| md_date_br=199x | | md_date_br=199x | ||
}} | }} | ||
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− | The '''Team Player''', known as the ''' | + | The '''Team Player''', known in Europe as the '''4-Player Adaptor''' or '''Multiplayer''' (second model) and as the '''Sega Tap''' (セガタップ) in Japan, is a peripheral released by [[Sega]] for the [[Sega Mega Drive]], allowing for up to four players to plug Mega Drive controllers into the unit for use in video games for four or more players. It is one of several solutions to combat the lack of controller ports, with the [[4 Way Play]] and [[J-Cart]] attempting to achieve similar results. |
==Variations== | ==Variations== | ||
The original model of the Team Player (MK-1654) and its international equivalents use a single connector cable, leaving an additional port on the console free for a fifth player. Alternatively, the second port could house a further Team Player, for up to 8 simultaneous players. When not in "MULTI" mode, the Team Player's switch can be used to specify which controller is mapped to the Mega Drive's first controller port, so that the player is able to switch between control pads and the [[Sega Mouse]] without detaching or connecting controllers. This original version competed directly with [[Electronic Arts]]'s 4 Way Play for support, with many of that publisher's titles supporting only their adapter, while other publishers preferred Sega's device. | The original model of the Team Player (MK-1654) and its international equivalents use a single connector cable, leaving an additional port on the console free for a fifth player. Alternatively, the second port could house a further Team Player, for up to 8 simultaneous players. When not in "MULTI" mode, the Team Player's switch can be used to specify which controller is mapped to the Mega Drive's first controller port, so that the player is able to switch between control pads and the [[Sega Mouse]] without detaching or connecting controllers. This original version competed directly with [[Electronic Arts]]'s 4 Way Play for support, with many of that publisher's titles supporting only their adapter, while other publishers preferred Sega's device. | ||
− | To resolve this split in the platform's user base, Sega released a second Team Player model (MK- | + | To resolve this split in the platform's user base, Sega released a second Team Player model (MK-1647) which features two connector cables and support for EA's previously "exclusive" games. To use the "EXTRA" mode which supports these titles, both connectors must be plugged into the Mega Drive's controller ports, while Team Player-compatible titles still need only one connector inserted, as in the original model. The improved software compatibility and the use of cables rather than connectors molded directly into the adapter put the MK-1647 at an advantage over the 4 Way Play, which required both controller ports to be the same distance apart (thus preventing it from working with the [[CDX]] or [[X'eye]]). |
− | ==Compatible | + | ==Compatible games== |
:''Note: The titles listed below are directly compatible with the Team Player in "MULTI" mode. 4 Way Play games are also compatible with the second revision's "EXTRA" mode. | :''Note: The titles listed below are directly compatible with the Team Player in "MULTI" mode. 4 Way Play games are also compatible with the second revision's "EXTRA" mode. | ||
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− | + | ===[[Mega-CD]]=== | |
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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File:TeamPlayer1 US 1.jpg|MK-1654 US model (front) | File:TeamPlayer1 US 1.jpg|MK-1654 US model (front) | ||
File:TeamPlayer1 US 2.jpg|MK-1654 US model (back) | File:TeamPlayer1 US 2.jpg|MK-1654 US model (back) | ||
− | File:TeamPlayer2 US 1.jpg|MK- | + | File:TeamPlayer2 US 1.jpg|MK-1647 US model |
File:Multiplayer MD EU.jpg|MK-1654 47 EU model | File:Multiplayer MD EU.jpg|MK-1654 47 EU model | ||
+ | TeamPlayer logo.png|US logo | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
− | ==Physical | + | ==Promotional material== |
+ | {{gallery | ||
+ | |{{GalleryPrintAd | ||
+ | |SegaVisions US 21.pdf|sv|21|31 | ||
+ | |GamePro US 064.pdf|gamepro|64|133 | ||
+ | |SegaVisions US 22.pdf|sv|22|3 | ||
+ | |SegaVisions US 23.pdf|sv|23|81 | ||
+ | |SegaVisions US 24.pdf|sv|24|85 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |{{galleryPrintAd | ||
+ | |MegaForce ES 24.pdf|megaforcees|24|83 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | ==Physical scans== | ||
{{ratings | {{ratings | ||
| icon=MD | | icon=MD | ||
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| console=Mega Drive | | console=Mega Drive | ||
− | | region=US (MK- | + | | region=US (MK-1647) |
− | | front= | + | | front=TeamPlayer1_US_Box_Front_MK1647.jpg |
− | | back= | + | | back=TeamPlayer1_US_Box_Back_MK1647.jpg |
+ | | spinemissing=yes | ||
| square=yes | | square=yes | ||
+ | | manual=TeamPlayer_MK-1647_MD_US_Manual.pdf | ||
}}{{Scanbox | }}{{Scanbox | ||
| console=Mega Drive | | console=Mega Drive | ||
− | | region=EU (MK-1654) | + | | region=EU (MK-1654-50) |
− | | front= | + | | front=4-Player Adaptor EU Box Front.jpg |
− | | back= | + | | back=4-Player Adaptor EU Box Back.jpg |
+ | | spinemissing=yes | ||
| square=yes | | square=yes | ||
}}{{Scanbox | }}{{Scanbox | ||
| console=Mega Drive | | console=Mega Drive | ||
− | | region=EU (MK- | + | | region=EU (MK-1647) |
| front=TeamPlayer EU Box Front.JPG | | front=TeamPlayer EU Box Front.JPG | ||
| back= | | back= | ||
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}}{{Scanbox | }}{{Scanbox | ||
| console=Mega Drive | | console=Mega Drive | ||
− | | region=JP ( | + | | region=JP (HAA-2652) |
| front=TeamPlayer JP Box Front.jpg | | front=TeamPlayer JP Box Front.jpg | ||
| back=TeamPlayer JP Box Back.jpg | | back=TeamPlayer JP Box Back.jpg | ||
− | | | + | | top=Segatap_MD_JP_BoxTop.jpg |
+ | | spine=Segatap_MD_JP_BoxSpine.jpg | ||
| square=yes | | square=yes | ||
+ | | manual=Segatap_MD_JP_Manual.pdf | ||
}}{{Scanbox | }}{{Scanbox | ||
| console=Mega Drive | | console=Mega Drive | ||
− | | region=BR (MK- | + | | region=BR (MK-1647) |
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− | ==External | + | ==External links== |
− | * [http://sega.jp/fb/segahard/md/segatap.html Sega of Japan catalogue page (Japanese)] | + | * [https://web.archive.org/web/*/http://sega.jp/fb/segahard/md/segatap.html Sega of Japan catalogue page (Japanese)] |
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+ | ==References== | ||
+ | <references /> | ||
{{MegaDrive}} | {{MegaDrive}} |
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The Team Player, known in Europe as the 4-Player Adaptor or Multiplayer (second model) and as the Sega Tap (セガタップ) in Japan, is a peripheral released by Sega for the Sega Mega Drive, allowing for up to four players to plug Mega Drive controllers into the unit for use in video games for four or more players. It is one of several solutions to combat the lack of controller ports, with the 4 Way Play and J-Cart attempting to achieve similar results.
Contents
Variations
The original model of the Team Player (MK-1654) and its international equivalents use a single connector cable, leaving an additional port on the console free for a fifth player. Alternatively, the second port could house a further Team Player, for up to 8 simultaneous players. When not in "MULTI" mode, the Team Player's switch can be used to specify which controller is mapped to the Mega Drive's first controller port, so that the player is able to switch between control pads and the Sega Mouse without detaching or connecting controllers. This original version competed directly with Electronic Arts's 4 Way Play for support, with many of that publisher's titles supporting only their adapter, while other publishers preferred Sega's device.
To resolve this split in the platform's user base, Sega released a second Team Player model (MK-1647) which features two connector cables and support for EA's previously "exclusive" games. To use the "EXTRA" mode which supports these titles, both connectors must be plugged into the Mega Drive's controller ports, while Team Player-compatible titles still need only one connector inserted, as in the original model. The improved software compatibility and the use of cables rather than connectors molded directly into the adapter put the MK-1647 at an advantage over the 4 Way Play, which required both controller ports to be the same distance apart (thus preventing it from working with the CDX or X'eye).
Compatible games
- Note: The titles listed below are directly compatible with the Team Player in "MULTI" mode. 4 Way Play games are also compatible with the second revision's "EXTRA" mode.
Mega Drive
- ATP Tour Championship Tennis
- Barkley Shut Up and Jam 2
- Chi Chi's Pro Challenge Golf
- College Football's National Championship
- College Football's National Championship II
- College Slam
- Columns III: Revenge of Columns
- Dino Dini's Soccer
- Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story
- ESPN National Hockey Night
- FIFA International Soccer
- Fever Pitch Soccer
- From TV Animation Slam Dunk: Kyougou Makkou Taiketsu!
- Gauntlet IV
- Hyokkori Hyoutanjima: Daitouryou o Mezase!
- Hyper Dunk: The Playoff Edition
- International Superstar Soccer Deluxe
- J.League Pro Striker
- J.League Pro Striker 2
- J.League Pro Striker Kanzenban
- Madden NFL '94
- Mega Bomberman
- Micro Machines 2: Turbo Tournament
- NBA Action '94
- NBA Action '95 Starring David Robinson
- NBA Hang Time
- NBA Jam
- NBA Jam Tournament Edition
- NBA Showdown '94
- NCAA Final Four Basketball
- NFL '95
- NFL 98
- NFL Quarterback Club
- NFL Quarterback Club '96
- Olympic Gold
- Party Quiz Mega Q
- Party Quiz Mega Q 2022
- Party Quiz Sega Q
- Pepenga Pengo
- Prime Time NFL Football Starring Deion Sanders
- Pro Striker Final Stage
- Puzzle & Action: Ichidant-R
- Puzzle & Action: Tant-R
- Sega Sports 1
- Street Racer
- The Lost Vikings
- Tiny Toon Adventures: ACME All-Stars
- Triple Play 96
- Ultimate Soccer
- Unnecessary Roughness '95
- WWF Raw
- Wayne Gretzky and the NHLPA All-Stars
- Wimbledon Championship Tennis
- World Championship Soccer II
- World Cup USA 94
- Worms
- Yuu Yuu Hakusho: Makyou Toitsusen
Mega-CD
- Bouncers
- Dungeon Explorer
- Dynamic Country Club
- ESPN NBA Hangtime '95
- ESPN National Hockey Night
- Jeopardy! (Mega-CD)
- Mighty Mighty Missile!
- NBA Jam
- Wheel of Fortune (Mega-CD)
- World Cup USA 94
32X
- Golf Magazine: 36 Great Holes Starring Fred Couples
- NBA Jam Tournament Edition
- NFL Quarterback Club
- WWF Raw
Magazine articles
- Main article: Team Player/Magazine articles.
Gallery
Promotional material
also published in:
- GamePro (US) #64: "November 1994" (1994-xx-xx)[5]
- Sega Visions (US) #22: "December/January 1994/1995" (1994-xx-xx)[6]
- Sega Visions (US) #23: "February/March 1995" (199x-xx-xx)[7]
- Sega Visions (US) #24: "May 1995" (1995-xx-xx)[8]
Physical scans
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Mega Drive, BR (MK-1647) |
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External links
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 File:GamePro US 053.pdf, page 236
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 File:SegaMagazine UK 01.pdf, page 124 Cite error: Invalid
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tag; name ":File:SegaMagazine UK 01.pdf_p124" defined multiple times with different content - ↑ File:SegaMagazin DE 09.pdf, page 79
- ↑ http://sega.jp/fb/segahard/md/segatap.html
- ↑ GamePro, "November 1994" (US; 1994-xx-xx), page 133
- ↑ Sega Visions, "December/January 1994/1995" (US; 1994-xx-xx), page 3
- ↑ Sega Visions, "February/March 1995" (US; 199x-xx-xx), page 81
- ↑ Sega Visions, "May 1995" (US; 1995-xx-xx), page 85
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- Accessory with missing type
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- US Mega Drive accessories
- EU Mega Drive accessories
- DE Mega Drive accessories
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- Mega Drive accessories
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