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The Bandai
MEGATM controller
is a programmable unit released in 1987 and officially licensed by Nintendo
for play on the Nintendo Entertainment System
. It includes a built in LCD screen that displays the active functions, and a built in game.
The modes included are:
This controller was also released for the Nintendo Famicom with the name Super Controller 2.
Bandai
is a Japanese toy making and video game company, as well as the producer of a large number of plastic model kits. It is the world's third-largest producer of toys . Some ex-Bandai group companies produce anime and tokusatsu programs...
MEGATM controller
Game controller
A game controller is a device used with games or entertainment systems used to control a playable character or object, or otherwise provide input in a computer game. A controller is typically connected to a game console or computer by means of a wire, cord or nowadays, by means of wireless connection...
is a programmable unit released in 1987 and officially licensed by Nintendo
Nintendo
is a multinational corporation located in Kyoto, Japan. Founded on September 23, 1889 by Fusajiro Yamauchi, it produced handmade hanafuda cards. By 1963, the company had tried several small niche businesses, such as a cab company and a love hotel....
for play on the Nintendo Entertainment System
Nintendo Entertainment System
The Nintendo Entertainment System is an 8-bit video game console that was released by Nintendo in North America during 1985, in Europe during 1986 and Australia in 1987...
. It includes a built in LCD screen that displays the active functions, and a built in game.
The modes included are:
| Mode | Purpose |
|---|---|
| MEGA Control Pad Lock | "Locks-down" Control Pad in any selected direction. |
| A & B Button Locks | To "lock" or "unlock" A and B buttons. |
| Rapid Fire Mode | Controls rate of firing for A and B Buttons. |
| Slow-Mo Mode | Slows down the game action. |
| Game 1 Mode | A built-in challenge game. This game challenges you to press the A and B buttons as rapidly as possible during a 10 second period. A score of 120 or more allows access to TOP SECRET MODE. |
| Arsenal Mode | Sets the amount of available ammunition (number of times you are allowed to press each button.) |
| Timer Mode | Sets the amount of time to play a game. |
| Memory Mode | Memorizes "password" sequences. |
| Top Secret Mode | A built in LCD game in which you attempt to catch falling blocks with an on screen character. The blocks fall faster as you catch them. |
This controller was also released for the Nintendo Famicom with the name Super Controller 2.