Difference between revisions of "Speedking"

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Speedking

Manufacturer: Konix

Type: Joystick

Release	Date	RRP	Code
US	1987	$19.9519.95^[1]
EU	1987

The Speedking is a joystick released by Konix which is compatible with the Sega Master System. It was also repackaged and released as the 500XJ by Epyx. Both controllers are identical, bar the slightly different branding.

The Speedking was developed for high performance gameplay though is a little awkward to hold. The left hand grips the undeneath of the unit and makes use of the fire buttons, while the right is used to control the joystick. There are no obvious improvements over a regular Master System control pad.

Variations of the unit were released for home computers and other consoles, including the Nintendo Entertainment System.

Gallery

Speedking model
500XJ model

Promotional material

Print advert in ACE (UK) #7: "April 1988" (1988-xx-xx)
also published in:

ACE (UK) #11: "August 1988" (1988-xx-xx)^[4]

Physical scans

Master System, (Speedking)
Cover

Master System, (Speedking) (alt)
Cover

Master System, (500XJ)
Cover

References

Third-party controllers for the Sega Master System

Control pads
Arcade sticks
Computer joysticks
Others

Remote Ultimate Superstick

Ultimate Superstick

Advanced Gravis Switch Joystick

[:File:ComputerEntertainer_US_Vol.5_11.pdf_p12-1] Computer Entertainer, "February 1987" (US; 1987-02-xx), page 12

[:File:ACE_UK_07.pdf_p28-2] ACE, "April 1988" (UK; 1988-xx-xx), page 28

[:File:TGM_UK_02.pdf_p10-3] The Games Machine, "December/January 1987/1988" (UK; 1987-11-19), page 10

[:File:ACE_UK_11.pdf_p57-4] ACE, "August 1988" (UK; 1988-xx-xx), page 57

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