Controller Pad (Cool Pad)

コントロールパッド「クールパッド」

A promotional translusent colour variant of the gamepad introduced as the standard controller for the Japanese and Asian Sega Saturns.

Description

The Controller Pad (Cool Pad) is an official translucent smoke-black Model 2 control pad released exclusively in Japan. Originally distributed as a promotional giveaway during Sega’s summer 1996 Iketeru Suketeru Cool Pad Campaign before receiving a standalone mail-order and retail release in June 1997, it retains the standard Model 2 ergonomics with a floating 8-way D-pad, six face buttons, Start, and two shoulder buttons. Manufactured using Sega’s standard HSS-0101 rear shell tooling, standalone HSS-0162 units are distinguished from later This is Cool and Derby Stallion console pack-in controllers by their light grey cable and white connector plug.

Datasheet

Item Name
  • Controller Pad (Cool Pad)
Original Name
  • コントロールパッド「クールパッド」
Item Code
  • HSS-0162
Item Number
  • 4974365001698
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Launch Price
  • JP¥4,800
Release Date
Date Added
  • 16 December 2003