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}}The '''Striker Stereo Control Pad''', also seen as the '''Archer Competition Controller''', is a third-party [[Sega Mega Drive]] controller manufactured by [[Beeshu]]. It improves on the [[Control Pad (Mega Drive)|standard Mega Drive controller]] in many ways, having turbo buttons, an 8-foot lead, a mini joystick replacing the D-Pad and a stereo headphone socket.
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The '''Striker Stereo Control Pad''' is a third-party [[Sega Mega Drive]] controller released by [[Beeshu]]. It improves on the [[Control Pad (Mega Drive)|standard Mega Drive controller]] in many ways, having turbo buttons, an 8-foot lead, a mini joystick replacing the D-Pad and a stereo headphone socket.
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In North America, retailer Radio Shack distributed a different branded version known as the '''Archer Competition Controller'''.
  
 
The peripheral had to be discontinued after it was identified as a choking hazard.
 
The peripheral had to be discontinued after it was identified as a choking hazard.
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Latest revision as of 13:02, 24 June 2023

StrikerStereoControlPad.jpg
Striker Stereo Control Pad
Made for: Sega Mega Drive
Manufacturer: Beeshu, Archer
Distributor: Euromax Electronics (UK)
Type: Control pad
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Mega Drive
US
$24.9524.95[1]
Sega Mega Drive
UK
£29.9529.95[2][3]

The Striker Stereo Control Pad is a third-party Sega Mega Drive controller released by Beeshu. It improves on the standard Mega Drive controller in many ways, having turbo buttons, an 8-foot lead, a mini joystick replacing the D-Pad and a stereo headphone socket.

In North America, retailer Radio Shack distributed a different branded version known as the Archer Competition Controller.

The peripheral had to be discontinued after it was identified as a choking hazard.

Gallery

Magazine articles

Main article: Striker Stereo Control Pad/Magazine articles.

Physical scans

Mega Drive, US
StrikerStereoControlPad US Box Front.jpg
Cover
Mega Drive, US (alt)
StrikerStereoControlPad USalt Box Back.jpgStrikerStereoControlPad USalt Box Front.jpg
Cover

References


Third-party controllers for the Sega Mega Drive
  • Control pads
  • Arcade sticks
  • Computer joysticks
  • Wireless control pads
  • Others

Others | Clones