Controller:Sega Master System Controller
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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.
Other information
Technical information
Bliss-Box Gamer-Pro Adapter
| Controller button | Button label and axis |
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| 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 |