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{{stub}}
 
{{stub}}
 
{{Infobox controller
 
{{Infobox controller
|title        = Sega Master System Controller
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|title        = Sega Control Pad
 
|cover        = Sega Master System Controller.jpg
 
|cover        = Sega Master System Controller.jpg
 
|xinput      = hackable
 
|xinput      = hackable
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|connection method = DE-9
 
|predecessor  =  
 
|predecessor  =  
 
|successor    = [[Controller:Sega Genesis Controller|Genesis Controller]]
 
|successor    = [[Controller:Sega Genesis Controller|Genesis Controller]]
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{{--}} Requires adapter to connect to PC.
 
{{--}} Requires adapter to connect to PC.
 
{{--}} Lacks native XInput support, requiring the use of a XInput wrapper (see [[Glossary:Controller#XInput_wrappers|XInput wrappers]]) for games that do not support DirectInput or the controller natively.
 
{{--}} Lacks native XInput support, requiring the use of a XInput wrapper (see [[Glossary:Controller#XInput_wrappers|XInput wrappers]]) for games that do not support DirectInput or the controller natively.
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{{ii}} The controller connects to the system via a {{W|DE-9}} port.
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'''General information'''
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{{mm}} [https://segaretro.org/Control_Pad_(Master_System) Control Pad (Master System)] at Sega Retro
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{{mm}} {{W|Master_System#Accessories|Sega Master System Accessories}}
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'''Inputs'''
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* 2 × digital action buttons: {{Key|1/sᴛᴀʀᴛ}}, {{Key|2}}
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* 4 × digital directional buttons (d-pad): {{Key|↑}}, {{Key|↓}}, {{Key|←}}, {{Key|→}}
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==Controller variations==
 +
{{ii}} ''Model 2'' changed cable location, now the lead comes out at the top.
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{{ii}} ''Model 3'' - the hole for the thumbstick is completely removed. This version was introduced and most commonly associated with the Sega Master System II and was the only model used in Brazil.
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{{ii}} South Korean models ''Gam*Boy'' (red), ''Gam*Boy II'' (blue), ''Gam*Boy II-newer'' (sky-blue). Samsung adopted their own controller for the console, which was given several new colour schemes throughout its lifespan.
  
 
==Use with PC platforms==
 
==Use with PC platforms==
 
===Windows===
 
===Windows===
 
====[[Glossary:Controller#Windows|XInput wrapping]]====
 
====[[Glossary:Controller#Windows|XInput wrapping]]====
{{ii}} Acting as native DirectInput controller, it's possible to use any of the generic wrappers. See [[Glossary:Controller#Windows|the controller article]] for those.
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{{ii}} Being a DirectInput controller, it's possible to use any of the generic wrappers. See [[Glossary:Controller#Windows|the controller article]] for those.
  
 
==Hardware==
 
==Hardware==
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===[https://bliss-box.net/store/Gamer-Pro-Kit-Power-of-the-4-Play-in-a-smaller-space-p129163061 Bliss-Box Gamer-Pro]===
 
===[https://bliss-box.net/store/Gamer-Pro-Kit-Power-of-the-4-Play-in-a-smaller-space-p129163061 Bliss-Box Gamer-Pro]===
 
{{++}} Directly compatible with PC. No driver needed, just plug and play.
 
{{++}} Directly compatible with PC. No driver needed, just plug and play.
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{{++}} A wide variety of controllers are fully supported right out of the box. See the [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1oMFpFBTok4IsV2DBt48HlUafx2qMWoTxGjpKMFjfSDM/ Compatibility List].
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{{++}} Global Button Mapping - starting with 3.0 this layout has changed for modern gaming. The internal button mapping is set up so that buttons on different controllers match each other's layouts as closely as possible.
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{{++}} Adapter can update firmware and be used on PC, [[Emulation:PlayStation 3|PS3]] (up to 4 players), [[Emulation:Xbox|Xbox]] (single player only) or [[Emulation:Switch|Switch]] (up to 4 players). Each controller port has its own firmware chip so multiple firmware versions can be used if desired. [https://bliss-box.net/downloads/ See more].
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{{++}} Allows to use special API to communicate with applications (eg. [[RetroArch]]). [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gw4eU4ZKcO_oOBD61DZ2YhEpFTFiJQ72s2qoof185qY/ See API tool documentation].
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{{++}} A 12v power supply is completely optional and simply allows the HUB to be self-powered and supplies additional power for a stronger Playstation Force Feedabck effect only.
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{{++}} Adapter work on Windows, OSX, Linux, Raspberry Pi, most all Android device.
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{{++}} Hot Swap support. This feature makes it easy to switch between controllers in mid-game. If Auto Pause is enabled (default setup). The adapter will pause your game while you switch, and you can continue playing when you're ready. The new controller is detected automatically.
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{{++}} Auto Pause: when the adapter senses the controller has become unplugged, it presses the pause button.
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{{++}} Single-Player Mode, the adapter can be switched to Single-Player Mode. This will allow for some advance features like using the adapter on an Xbox with special firmware, or up-linking to other future Bliss-Box add-on accessories.
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{{++}} Native Support, adapter have the ability to allow communication from the emulated game directly to the controller and back with any of the supported controllers.
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{{ii}} Do not natively support Xinput. It can do so however, with the use of 3rd party software (ie. [[x360ce]] or XOutput).
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{{ii}} Hotkey: Pressing and holding {{key|sᴛᴀʀᴛ}} will trigger a Hotkey combo. You may configure this combo for a hot key in front-ends like [[RetroArch]].
  
 
==Support in games==
 
==Support in games==
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{{ii}} Support for some controller features may be only available on certain systems. Refer to game-specific articles for details.
 +
 
===Games with DirectInput button prompts===
 
===Games with DirectInput button prompts===
{{ii}} This is a list for games that offer DirectInput prompts.
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{{ii}} Total number of games: '''{{#cargo_query:
 +
tables=Infobox_game,Input
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|join on=Infobox_game._pageName=Input._pageName
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|fields=COUNT(*)
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|where=Input.Other_button_prompts HOLDS LIKE 'Generic'
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|group by=Infobox_game._pageNamespace
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|format=text
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}}'''.
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{{ii}} Please note, that this is only list for games that offer DirectInput button prompts.
 
{{#cargo_query:
 
{{#cargo_query:
 
tables=Infobox_game,Input
 
tables=Infobox_game,Input
 
|join on=Infobox_game._pageName=Input._pageName
 
|join on=Infobox_game._pageName=Input._pageName
 
|where=Input.Other_button_prompts HOLDS LIKE 'Generic'
 
|where=Input.Other_button_prompts HOLDS LIKE 'Generic'
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|order by=Infobox_game.Released DESC
 
|fields=Infobox_game._pageName,Infobox_game.Series,Infobox_game.Developers,Infobox_game.Publishers,Infobox_game.Released,Infobox_game.Available_on
 
|fields=Infobox_game._pageName,Infobox_game.Series,Infobox_game.Developers,Infobox_game.Publishers,Infobox_game.Released,Infobox_game.Available_on
 
|format=template
 
|format=template
 
|named args=yes
 
|named args=yes
|limit=100
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|limit=20
 
|intro={{Game list/intro}}
 
|intro={{Game list/intro}}
 
|template=Game list/row
 
|template=Game list/row
 
|outro=</table></div>
 
|outro=</table></div>
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}}
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==Other information==
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===Technical information===
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====[[#Bliss-Box Gamer-Pro|Bliss-Box Gamer-Pro]] Adapter====
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{{Standard table|Controller button|Button label and axis|content=
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{{Standard table/row|1|Button 1}}
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{{Standard table/row|2|Button 2}}
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{{Standard table/row|D-pad up|POV up}}
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{{Standard table/row|D-pad down|POV down}}
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{{Standard table/row|D-pad left|POV left}}
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{{Standard table/row|D-pad right|POV right}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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[[Category:Controller]]
 
[[Category:Controller]]
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[[Category:Controllers with DE-9 port]]

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Sega Control Pad
Sega Control Pad cover
XInput support
Connection method
DE-9
Successor
Genesis Controller
Sega Master System Controller on Wikipedia

Key points

Requires adapter to connect to PC.
Lacks native XInput support, requiring the use of a XInput wrapper (see XInput wrappers) for games that do not support DirectInput or the controller natively.
The controller connects to the system via a DE-9 port.

General information

Control Pad (Master System) at Sega Retro
Sega Master System Accessories

Inputs

  • 2 × digital action buttons: 1/sᴛᴀʀᴛ, 2
  • 4 × digital directional buttons (d-pad): , , ,

Controller variations

Model 2 changed cable location, now the lead comes out at the top.
Model 3 - the hole for the thumbstick is completely removed. This version was introduced and most commonly associated with the Sega Master System II and was the only model used in Brazil.
South Korean models Gam*Boy (red), Gam*Boy II (blue), Gam*Boy II-newer (sky-blue). Samsung adopted their own controller for the console, which was given several new colour schemes throughout its lifespan.

Use with PC platforms

Windows

XInput wrapping

Being a DirectInput controller, it's possible to use any of the generic wrappers. See the controller article for those.

Hardware

Raphnet-tech SMS Controller to USB Adapter

Directly compatible with PC. No driver needed, just plug and play.
Very low latency (default setting: 6ms, minimum settings: 2ms).
Compatible with Linux, Mac OS X and Windows, updateable firmware.
Adapter configuration: D-Pad as axes or buttons, 1, 2, 3 and 4-player modes.

USB Atari RetroPort

It uses the 2 button Atari standard so it will also work with Atari, Commodore, and Sega Master System digital gamepads and digital joysticks.
No drivers to install or update.

Bliss-Box Gamer-Pro

Directly compatible with PC. No driver needed, just plug and play.
A wide variety of controllers are fully supported right out of the box. See the Compatibility List.
Global Button Mapping - starting with 3.0 this layout has changed for modern gaming. The internal button mapping is set up so that buttons on different controllers match each other's layouts as closely as possible.
Adapter can update firmware and be used on PC, PS3 (up to 4 players), Xbox (single player only) or Switch (up to 4 players). Each controller port has its own firmware chip so multiple firmware versions can be used if desired. See more.
Allows to use special API to communicate with applications (eg. RetroArch). See API tool documentation.
A 12v power supply is completely optional and simply allows the HUB to be self-powered and supplies additional power for a stronger Playstation Force Feedabck effect only.
Adapter work on Windows, OSX, Linux, Raspberry Pi, most all Android device.
Hot Swap support. This feature makes it easy to switch between controllers in mid-game. If Auto Pause is enabled (default setup). The adapter will pause your game while you switch, and you can continue playing when you're ready. The new controller is detected automatically.
Auto Pause: when the adapter senses the controller has become unplugged, it presses the pause button.
Single-Player Mode, the adapter can be switched to Single-Player Mode. This will allow for some advance features like using the adapter on an Xbox with special firmware, or up-linking to other future Bliss-Box add-on accessories.
Native Support, adapter have the ability to allow communication from the emulated game directly to the controller and back with any of the supported controllers.
Do not natively support Xinput. It can do so however, with the use of 3rd party software (ie. x360ce or XOutput).
Hotkey: Pressing and holding sᴛᴀʀᴛ will trigger a Hotkey combo. You may configure this combo for a hot key in front-ends like RetroArch.

Support in games

Support for some controller features may be only available on certain systems. Refer to game-specific articles for details.

Games with DirectInput button prompts

Total number of games: 483.
Please note, that this is only list for games that offer DirectInput button prompts.

More...

Other information

Technical information

Bliss-Box Gamer-Pro Adapter

Controller button Button label and axis
1 Button 1
2 Button 2
D-pad up POV up
D-pad down POV down
D-pad left POV left
D-pad right POV right


References