Master System Converter / Powerbase

[retrosega]

If I used a sega master system converter / powerbase converter with the mega drive will I have to change the control pads to master system control pads? or can I play the master system games using the mega drive control pads?

[Elusive]

Yes, you can use Mega Drive control pads - the Master System Converter uses Buttons B and C on the control pad as buttons 1 and 2. PAUSE is still on the unit itself, I'd guess for authenticity.

[Zebbe]

It doesn't work for some games. Search for older topics to find out which ones.

[Joe Redifer]

Yeah, some games like Alien Syndrome will only work with authentic Sega Master System control pads. Due to the way the MS was designed, I don't think they could have put the PAUSE button anywhere else on the converter, though I really wish they had.

[j_factor]

For games that only need one button, you can use Atari 2600 controllers. If you do, it makes you a better person.

[Joe Redifer]

If I were to use a Sega 6-button Arcade Power Stick on an Atari 2600, which button would I need to press?

[evildragon]

If I were to use a Sega 6-button Arcade Power Stick on an Atari 2600, which button would I need to press?
B

[retrosega]

Got my Sega Master System Converter II for the Megadrive II today in the mail. Well packed and not a scratch on the box by Australia Post this time. Must be my lucky day.

The converter is the weirdest looking thing and is pretty heavy. No card slot though.

[David J.]

Yeah, some games like Alien Syndrome will only work with authentic Sega Master System control pads. Due to the way the MS was designed, I don't think they could have put the PAUSE button anywhere else on the converter, though I really wish they had.

http://www.smspower.org/smscartpad/pausebtn.htm