DiscoDr.Bones Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Hi, I have come into possession of an ASCII Stick Alpha for the Sega Master System. I have done some Google/Atari Age searching and have come to a limited understanding that trying to use it on a 7800/2600/800XL might be a bad idea, but I don't understand why and under what circumstances (if any) that it might work. But then I have a buddy who swears that he has played some of his Atari games using a different SMS controller for decades and it hasn't caused him any problems. What happens when one tries to play his or her Atari with a Master System controller? Thanks for your time, --SilvaHaloOne 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 It will work as a 2600 controller just fine but you will not get it to use both buttons in 7800 mode unless you do some surgery. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inky Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 If I'm not mistaken, won't the Edladdin Seagull78 adapter make master system controllers work with both buttons on the 7800? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LidLikesIntellivision Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 (edited) I tested with a new* Master System controller and it didn't work. These new controllers have a long cord, I'm not aware of any other difference. * In Brazil, Tectoy was licensed to produce Sega systems. They still make the Master System controller! If I'm not mistaken, won't the Edladdin Seagull78 adapter make master system controllers work with both buttons on the 7800? Edited May 16, 2016 by LidLikesIntellivision Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+GoldenWheels Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 That's a sweet looking little joystick. Love variable turbos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ave1 Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 If I'm not mistaken, won't the Edladdin Seagull78 adapter make master system controllers work with both buttons on the 7800? It's not compatible, but can be made compatible by plugging in a Sega Master System Autofire adapter between the Master System controller and the Seagull78. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k8track Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 I am quite interested in knowing more about this. I have an Epyx 500XJ joystick for the Sega Master System which works perfectly with the Redemption 5200 Sega Genesis adapter, so I assumed that it would also work (as a Sega Genesis controller would) on the 7800 with the Seagull adapter. Can someone tell me more about this Sega Master System Autofire adapter? What is the easiest way to make an SMS controller compatible with the Seagull 7800 adapter? I was just ready to order a Seagull adapter but will hold off until I can get some more info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k8track Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 (edited) I did some more research and digging and found pertinent info in this thread: http://atariage.com/forums/topic/238049-new-discovery-get-master-sys-ctlrs-to-work-w-edladdin-seagull78-adapter/ Very useful thread, as it contains pictures, so I could make sure I was buying the right thing. So it looks like the way to go, in addition to the Seagull adapter, is to get the Sega Rapid Fire Unit, which I found on eBay for $20 (plus $5 shipping), new (well, new old stock) and sealed, which seemed pretty reasonable. Went ahead and ordered that, along with the Seagull adapter. Cost a bit more than $53 combined, but not too exorbitant. Seems worth it if I can use my beloved SMS 500XJ controller. Edited May 16, 2016 by k8track 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ave1 Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 I have one of those 500XJs which was rewired for 7800 compatibility back in the 90s. It is nice to use! I'm sure you'll be excited when your adapters arrive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inky Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 As a sort of an aside, I used the Edladdin Seagull 78 adapter with the Master System sports pad on my 7800 the other night, and my Centipede scores went way up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodge ramman Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 I use the wireless version of this called the freedom stick works fine on one button games! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 On 3/1/2020 at 2:27 PM, dodge ramman said: I use the wireless version of this called the freedom stick works fine on one button games! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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