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The '''Virtua Stick''' is an arcade stick peripheral released for the [[Sega Saturn]]. There are two models of the Virtua Stick, the first (HSS-0104) made it to Japan and Europe and features turbo switches, while the second (HSS-0136) only made it to Japan.
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The HSS-0136 model was also re-released for the Dreamcast by a third-party, including an internal Sega Saturn to Dreamcast controller adapter. It was re-branded as "DC GAMEMATE Fighting Stick" by sticking new foil labels over the old branding.
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| sat_code_jp=HSS-0104
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| sat_date_jp_1=1996-07-27{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/*/http://sega.jp/fb/segahard/ss/stick.html}}
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| sat_type_jp_1=2nd version
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| sat_code_us=80112
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| sat_rrp_us=64.99{{magref|gamepro|74|120}}{{intref|Press release: 1995-10-30: Sega unleashes exclusive lineup of arcade hits for Sega Saturn}}
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| sat_date_eu=1995-07-08
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The '''Virtua Stick''' (バーチャスティック) is an arcade stick peripheral released for the [[Sega Saturn]] - the first officially licensed one built by [[Sega]]. There are two models of the Virtua Stick, the first (HSS-0104) was released internationally and features turbo switches, while the second (HSS-0136) only made it to Japan and is closer to what you might find built-in to Sega arcade cabinets.
  
 
Both Virtua sticks have nine face buttons, seven functioning like the regular face buttons on a regular [[Controller (Saturn)|Saturn Controller]] and another two for {{L}} and {{R}}. As the name suggests, the Virtua Stick was intended to be used with ''[[Virtua Fighter]]'', one of the earliest Saturn versus fighting games.
 
Both Virtua sticks have nine face buttons, seven functioning like the regular face buttons on a regular [[Controller (Saturn)|Saturn Controller]] and another two for {{L}} and {{R}}. As the name suggests, the Virtua Stick was intended to be used with ''[[Virtua Fighter]]'', one of the earliest Saturn versus fighting games.
  
The Virtua Stick was redesigned for the Japanese audience to make it more authentic. The buttons and joysticks were replaced those more common to the arcade, and the turbo switches were removed. The second Virtua Stick would go on to influence the [[Dreamcast Arcade Stick]] in the years that followed.
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The Virtua Stick was redesigned for the Japanese audience to make it more authentic. The buttons and joysticks were replaced those more common to the arcade. The second Virtua Stick would go on to influence the [[Dreamcast Arcade Stick]] in the years that followed, as well as [[Virtua Stick (PlayStation 2)|PlayStation 2]] and [[Virtua Stick (PC)|PC]] versions.
  
Japan also received the [[Virtua Stick Pro]], which adds space for a second player.
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The HSS-0136 model was also re-released for the [[Dreamcast]] by a third-party, including an internal Sega Saturn to Dreamcast controller adapter. It was re-branded as "DC GAMEMATE [[Dreamcast Fighting Stick|Fighting Stick]]" by sticking new foil labels over the old branding. Japan also received the [[Virtua Stick Pro]], which adds space for a second player.
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==Magazine articles==
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{{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Magazine articles}}
  
==Gallery==
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==Photo gallery==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
File:Saturn HSS-0136.jpg|HSS-0136 model (JP)
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File:Saturn MK-80302.jpg|US/EU model
File:Saturn MK-80302.jpg|HSS-0104 model (EU)
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File:Saturn HSS-0104.jpg|JP model (HSS-0104)
File:FightingStick.jpg|Third-party HSS-0136 model (JP) for Dreamcast
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File:Saturn HSS-0136.jpg|JP model (HSS-0136)
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
==Physical Scans==
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==Patents==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
File:Saturn HSS-0104 box-1.jpg|JP HSS-0104 box (front)
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Patent USD372941.pdf|USD372941
File:Saturn HSS-0104 box-2.jpg|JP HSS-0104 box (back)
 
File:Saturn HSS-0136 box-1.jpg|JP HSS-0136 box (front)
 
File:VirtuaStick Saturn US Box Front.jpg|US HSS-0104 box (front)
 
File:Saturn MK-80302 box.jpg|EU HSS-0104 box (front)
 
File:FightingStickBox.jpg|Third-party JP HSS-0136 box (front)
 
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
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==Physical scans==
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{{Scanbox
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| console=Saturn
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| region=US
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| front=VirtuaStick Saturn US Box Front.jpg
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| back=VirtuaStick Saturn US Box Back.jpg
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| spine=VirtuaStick Saturn US Box Spine.jpg
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| spine2=VirtuaStick Saturn US Box Spine2.jpg
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| top=VirtuaStick Saturn US Box Top.jpg
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| bottom=VirtuaStick Saturn US Box Bottom.jpg
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| square=yes
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| manual=VirtuaStickSaturnUSManual.pdf
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}}{{Scanbox
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| console=Saturn
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| region=EU
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| front=Saturn MK-80302 box.jpg
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| back=VirtuaStick Saturn EU Box Back.jpg
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| spinemissing=yes
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}}{{Scanbox
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| console=Saturn
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| region=JP
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| front=Saturn HSS-0104 box-1.jpg
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| back=Saturn HSS-0104 box-2.jpg
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| spinemissing=yes
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| manual=VirtuaStick1994SaturnJPManual.pdf
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}}{{Scanbox
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| console=Saturn
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| region=JP (2nd model)
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| front=Saturn HSS-0136 box-1.jpg
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| back=VirtuaStick Saturn JP Box Back HSS-0136.jpg
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| spinemissing=yes
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| square=yes
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| manual=VirtuaStick1996SaturnJPManual.pdf
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==References==
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<references/>
 
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[[Category:Saturn Accessories]]
 

Revision as of 17:17, 4 June 2019

Saturn MK-80302.jpg
Virtua Stick
Made for: Sega Saturn
Manufacturer: Sega
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Saturn
JP
¥4,8004,800[1] HSS-0104
Sega Saturn
JP
(2nd version)
¥5,8005,800[1] HSS-0136
Sega Saturn
US
$64.9964.99[2][3] 80112
Sega Saturn
EU
MK-80302

The Virtua Stick (バーチャスティック) is an arcade stick peripheral released for the Sega Saturn - the first officially licensed one built by Sega. There are two models of the Virtua Stick, the first (HSS-0104) was released internationally and features turbo switches, while the second (HSS-0136) only made it to Japan and is closer to what you might find built-in to Sega arcade cabinets.

Both Virtua sticks have nine face buttons, seven functioning like the regular face buttons on a regular Saturn Controller and another two for L and R. As the name suggests, the Virtua Stick was intended to be used with Virtua Fighter, one of the earliest Saturn versus fighting games.

The Virtua Stick was redesigned for the Japanese audience to make it more authentic. The buttons and joysticks were replaced those more common to the arcade. The second Virtua Stick would go on to influence the Dreamcast Arcade Stick in the years that followed, as well as PlayStation 2 and PC versions.

The HSS-0136 model was also re-released for the Dreamcast by a third-party, including an internal Sega Saturn to Dreamcast controller adapter. It was re-branded as "DC GAMEMATE Fighting Stick" by sticking new foil labels over the old branding. Japan also received the Virtua Stick Pro, which adds space for a second player.

Magazine articles

Main article: Virtua Stick/Magazine articles.

Photo gallery

Patents

Physical scans

Saturn, US
VirtuaStick Saturn US Box Top.jpg
VirtuaStick Saturn US Box Back.jpgVirtuaStick Saturn US Box Spine.jpgVirtuaStick Saturn US Box Front.jpgVirtuaStick Saturn US Box Spine2.jpg
VirtuaStick Saturn US Box Bottom.jpg
Cover
VirtuaStickSaturnUSManual.pdf
Manual
Saturn, EU
VirtuaStick Saturn EU Box Back.jpgNospine-small.pngSaturn MK-80302 box.jpg
Cover
Saturn, JP
Saturn HSS-0104 box-2.jpgNospine-small.pngSaturn HSS-0104 box-1.jpg
Cover
VirtuaStick1994SaturnJPManual.pdf
Manual
Saturn, JP (2nd model)
VirtuaStick Saturn JP Box Back HSS-0136.jpgNospine-small.pngSaturn HSS-0136 box-1.jpg
Cover
VirtuaStick1996SaturnJPManual.pdf
Manual

References

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