Super Multitap
スーパーマルチタップ
A hardware accessory designed to expand controller input on the Super Nintendo, enabling multiplayer functionality up to five ports. Launched alongside the game Bomberman.
Description
The Super Multitap connects to the first controller port and provides four additional inputs, allowing up to five players in supported titles. Its design mirrors the aesthetic of the Super Famicom hardware, with a compact rectangular housing and clearly labelled ports for easy setup. The unit was primarily marketed for party and sports games, where simultaneous play enhanced the social experience.
Functionally, the multitap offers no additional processing or signal conversion; it simply routes controller inputs to the console through a shared interface. Compatibility is limited to software programmed for multitap support, including titles such as Super Bomberman and NBA Jam. Contemporary reception praised its role in enabling group play but noted its narrow utility outside multiplayer-focused games. Retrospective commentary positions the Super Multitap as a defining accessory for local multiplayer culture, remembered for its contribution to social gaming during the 16-bit era.
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