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| md_code_eu=MK-1654-50
 
| md_code_eu=MK-1654-50
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| md_rrp_uk=24.99{{magref|segamaguk|1|124}}
 
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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]]).
 
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==
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==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.
{{Multicol|
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===[[Mega Drive]]===
*''[[ATP Tour Championship Tennis]]'' (1994)
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{{multicol|
*''[[Barkley: Shut Up and Jam 2]]'' (1995)
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''<DPL>
*''[[Bill Walsh College Football 95]]'' (1994)
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category=Team Player-compatible games
*''[[College Football's National Championship]]'' (1994)
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category=Mega Drive games
*''[[College Football USA 96]]'' (1995)
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notnamespace=category
*''[[College Slam]]'' (1996)
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*''[[Columns III: Revenge of Columns]]'' (1993)
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order=ascending
*''[[Dino Dini's Soccer]]'' (1994)
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</DPL>''
*''[[Double Dribble: The Playoff Edition]]'' (1994)
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|cols=3}}
*''[[Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story]]'' (1993)
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*''[[Dungeon Explorer]]'' (Mega CD) (1995)
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===[[Mega-CD]]===
*''[[ESPN National Hockey Night]]'' (1994)
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''<DPL>
*''[[FIFA Soccer 95]]'' (1994)
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category=Team Player-compatible games
*''[[Gauntlet IV]]'' (1993)
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category=Mega-CD games
*''[[Golf Magazine: 36 Great Holes Starring Fred Couples]]'' (32X) (1994)
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notnamespace=category
*''[[Head-On Soccer]]'' (1995)
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*''[[International Superstar Soccer Deluxe]]'' (1995)
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order=ascending
*''[[J. League Pro Striker]]'' (1993)
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</DPL>''
*''[[J. League Pro Striker 2]]'' (1994)
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*''[[J. League Pro Striker Perfect]]'' (1993)
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===[[32X]]===
*''[[The Lost Vikings]]'' (1992)
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''<DPL>
*''[[Madden NFL 98]]'' (1997)
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category=Team Player-compatible games
*''[[Mega Bomberman]]'' (1994)
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category=32X games
*''[[MLBPA Baseball]]'' (1994)
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notnamespace=category
*''[[NBA Action '94]]'' (1994)
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ordermethod=title
*''[[NBA Action '95 starring David Robinson]]'' (1995)
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*''[[NBA Hang Time]]'' (1996)
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</DPL>''
*''[[NBA Jam]]'' (1994)
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*''[[NBA Jam Tournament Edition]]'' (1994)
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==Magazine articles==
*''[[NCAA Final Four Basketball]]'' (1994)
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{{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Magazine articles}}
*''[[NFL '95]]'' (1994)
 
*''[[NFL 98]]'' (1997)
 
*''[[NFL Quarterback Club]]'' (1994)
 
*''[[NFL Quarterback Club 96]]'' (1995)
 
*''[[Prime Time NFL Football Starring Deion Sanders]]'' (1996)
 
*''[[Pro Striker Final Stage]]'' (1995)
 
*''[[Street Racer]]'' (1994)
 
*''[[Tiny Toon Adventures: Acme All-Stars]]'' (1994)
 
*''[[Triple Play 96]]'' (1995)
 
*''[[Ultimate Soccer]]'' (1993)
 
*''[[Unnecessary Roughness '95]]'' (1994)
 
*''[[Wayne Gretzky and the NHLPA All-Stars]]'' (1995)
 
*''[[Wimbledon Championship Tennis]]'' (1993)
 
*''[[World Championship Soccer II]]'' (1994)
 
*''[[Worms]]'' (1995)
 
*''[[WWF Raw]]'' (1994)
 
*''[[Yuu Yuu Hakusho: Makyou Toitsusen]]'' (1994)
 
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==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
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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-1647 US model
 
File:TeamPlayer2 US 1.jpg|MK-1647 US model
File:Multiplayer MD EU.jpg|MK-1654 47 EU model
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File:Multiplayer MD EU.jpg|MK-1654 EU model
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File:Multiplayer MD EU MK-1647-44.jpg|MK-1647 EU model
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TeamPlayer logo.png|US logo
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
==Promotional Material==
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==Promotional material==
<gallery>
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{{gallery
TeamPlayer-MegaMouse-Activator MD US PrintAdvert.jpg|US print advert
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File:1994_02_-_Mandos_Mega_Drive.jpg|ES print advert
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|{{gitem|6ButtonArcadePadTeamPlayer US Flyer.pdf|page=2|US flyer}}
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==Physical scans==
 
==Physical scans==
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{{Scanbox
 
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Revision as of 14:53, 10 August 2019

TeamPlayer2 US 1.jpg
Team Player/Multiplayer/Sega Tap
Made for: Sega Mega Drive
Manufacturer: Sega
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Mega Drive
JP
¥3,0003,000[4] HAA-2652
Sega Mega Drive
US
$29.9929.99[1] MK-1654
Sega Mega Drive
US
(Model 2)
MK-1647
Sega Mega Drive
EU
MK-1654-50
Sega Mega Drive
EU
(Model 2)
Sega Mega Drive
DE
DM 79,9579,95[3]
Sega Mega Drive
BR

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

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

Mega-CD

32X

Magazine articles

Main article: Team Player/Magazine articles.

Gallery

Promotional material

6ButtonArcadePadTeamPlayer US Flyer.pdf

PDF
US flyer
6ButtonArcadePadTeamPlayer US Flyer.pdf
Logo-pdf.svg
Print advert in Sega Visions (US) #21: "October/November 1994" (1994-xx-xx)
also published in:
Logo-pdf.svg
Logo-pdf.svg
Print advert in Mega Force (ES) #24: "Abril 1994" (1994-xx-xx)
Logo-pdf.svg

Physical scans

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
85 [2]
Sega Mega Drive
85
Based on
1 review
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
Sega Magazine (UK)
85
[2]
Sega Mega Drive
85
Based on
1 review

Team Player

Mega Drive, US (MK-1654)
TeamPlayer1 US Box Front.jpg
Cover
Mega Drive, US (MK-1647)
TeamPlayer1 US Box Back MK1647.jpgNospine-small.pngTeamPlayer1 US Box Front MK1647.jpg
Cover
TeamPlayer MK-1647 MD US Manual.pdf
Manual
Mega Drive, EU (MK-1654-50)
4-Player Adaptor EU Box Back.jpgNospine-small.png4-Player Adaptor EU Box Front.jpg
Cover
Mega Drive, EU (MK-1647)
TeamPlayer EU Box Front.JPG
Cover
Mega Drive, JP (HAA-2652)
Segatap MD JP BoxTop.jpg
TeamPlayer JP Box Back.jpgSegatap MD JP BoxSpine.jpgTeamPlayer JP Box Front.jpg
Cover
Segatap MD JP Manual.pdf
Manual
Mega Drive, BR (MK-1647)

External links

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