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[[File:Dreamcast Fishing Rod.jpg|thumb|An image of the Dreamcast Fishing Rod accompanied by the japanse release of the game Sega Bass Fishing.]] | [[File:Dreamcast Fishing Rod.jpg|thumb|An image of the Dreamcast Fishing Rod accompanied by the japanse release of the game Sega Bass Fishing.]] | ||
The '''Dreamcast Fishing Rod''' or GetBass Fishing Controler Set A [HKT-8701], also known as the Tsuri Controller (つりコントローラ) in Japan, is a specialized gaming controller for the Sega Dreamcast console. Released on March 22, 2000, in Japan, it was priced at ¥5,800, equivalent to ¥6,280.9 when adjusted for inflation as of November 17th, 2023. This controller, fashioned in the shape of a fishing rod, was designed primarily for fishing games. It features a vibration monitor, sensor, and reel, providing a realistic and immersive fishing game experience. | The '''Dreamcast Fishing Rod''' or GetBass Fishing Controler Set A [HKT-8701], also known as the Tsuri Controller (つりコントローラ) in Japan, is a specialized gaming controller for the [[Sega Dreamcast]] console. Released on March 22, 2000, in Japan, it was priced at ¥5,800, equivalent to ¥6,280.9 when adjusted for inflation as of November 17th, 2023. This controller, fashioned in the shape of a fishing rod, was designed primarily for fishing games. It features a vibration monitor, sensor, and reel, providing a realistic and immersive fishing game experience. | ||
==Use and Hardware== | ==Use and Hardware== | ||
The Dreamcast Fishing Rod controller is compatible with multiple fishing games on the Sega Dreamcast, including Bass Rush Dream: EcoGear PowerWorm Championship (2000), Lake Masters Pro Dreamcast plus! (2000), Reel Fishing: Wild (2001), Sega Bass Fishing (1997), Sega Bass Fishing 2 (2001), and Sega Marine Fishing (2000). Additionally, it is compatible with non-fishing games like SoulCalibur (1999) and Virtua Tennis (1999). | The Dreamcast Fishing Rod controller is compatible with multiple fishing games on the Sega Dreamcast, including Bass Rush Dream: EcoGear PowerWorm Championship (2000), Lake Masters Pro Dreamcast plus! (2000), Reel Fishing: Wild (2001), Sega Bass Fishing (1997), Sega Bass Fishing 2 (2001), and Sega Marine Fishing (2000). Additionally, it is compatible with non-fishing games like [[SoulCalibur (1999)]] and Virtua Tennis (1999). | ||
[[File:Dreamcast fishing rod buttons.png|left|thumb|A description of the buttons in the Dreamcast Fishing Rod controller.]] | [[File:Dreamcast fishing rod buttons.png|left|thumb|A description of the buttons in the Dreamcast Fishing Rod controller.]] | ||
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==NGC Multi Joyport Compatibility== | ==NGC Multi Joyport Compatibility== | ||
Through the work of the NGC Multi Joyport 計画 (NGC Multi Joyport Project), the Dreamcast Fishing Rod was made compatible with the Nintendo GameCube (NGC), including the Wii's NGC port. This was achieved through the UMJ-FX base hardware and optional firmware. The project's focus was on syncing the reading intervals between the game console and the controller, ensuring data transfer from the controller to the game console within 2ms for seamless gameplay. | Through the work of the NGC Multi Joyport 計画 ([[NGC Multi Joyport Project]]), the Dreamcast Fishing Rod was made compatible with the [[Nintendo GameCube]] (NGC), including the [[Wii]]'s NGC port. This was achieved through the [[UMJ-FX]] base hardware and optional firmware. The project's focus was on syncing the reading intervals between the game console and the controller, ensuring [[data transfer]] from the controller to the game console within 2ms for seamless gameplay. | ||
The project involved creating a conversion cable that connects Dreamcast game controllers to a D-SUB 9-pin (female) connector. This cable was an essential component in enabling the Dreamcast controllers to interface with the UMJ-FX device, which then connected to the NGC. The firmware writing process allowed users to select and write the appropriate settings for connecting various controllers, including the Dreamcast Fishing Rod, to the NGC. Various other controllers from Dreamcast and other consoles were made compatible through a similar process. | The project involved [[creating a conversion cable]] that connects Dreamcast game controllers to a D-SUB 9-pin (female) connector. This cable was an essential component in enabling the Dreamcast controllers to interface with the UMJ-FX device, which then connected to the NGC. The firmware writing process allowed users to select and write the appropriate settings for connecting various controllers, including the Dreamcast Fishing Rod, to the NGC. [[Various other controllers from Dreamcast and other consoles were made compatible through a similar process.]] | ||
=== Specifications === | === Specifications === | ||
[[File:Dreamcast conversion cable.jpg|thumb|right|Dreamcast game controller extension cable with custom D-SUB 9-pin connector.]] | [[File:Dreamcast conversion cable.jpg|thumb|right|Dreamcast game controller extension cable with custom D-SUB 9-pin connector.]] | ||
[[File:Dreamcast wiring schematic.png|thumb|left|Wiring schematic for a Dreamcast to D-SUB 9-pin conversion cable.]] | |||
:'''Conversion Delay:''' Kept within 2ms | :'''Conversion Delay:''' Kept within 2ms | ||
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:'''Game Console Side:''' | :'''Game Console Side:''' | ||
::'''Reading Interval (Theoretical):''' 16.7 milliseconds | ::'''Reading Interval (Theoretical):''' 16.7 milliseconds | ||
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== Sega Hard Girls Figure: Dreamcast == | |||
The Dreamcast Fishing Rod's unique design also appears in the "[[Sega Hard Girls]]" series, which personifies Sega consoles as [[anthropomorphic characters]], and includes a figure modeled after the Sega Dreamcast. This figure, named "Dreamcast," comes with miniature replicas of some of its most iconic accessories. One such accessory is a scaled-down version of the Dreamcast Fishing Rod. The figure was featured at the [[Winter Wonder Festival]] 2015 and came with a variety of interchangeable parts, allowing fans to display "Dreamcast" with the Fishing Controller, among other peripherals like the [[Maracas Controller]] and [[Dreamcast Gun.]] | |||
The figure stands at approximately 21cm in height and it was priced at ¥4,800, including tax. | |||
[[File:Sega Hard Girls Dreamcast Figure.png|frame|center|Sega Hard Girls 'Dreamcast' Figure with Interchangeable Dreamcast Controller Accessories: Fishing Rod, Maracas, and Dreamcast Gun, including a Miniature Dreamcast Console.]] | |||
Revision as of 19:24, 19 November 2023
The Dreamcast Fishing Rod or GetBass Fishing Controler Set A [HKT-8701], also known as the Tsuri Controller (つりコントローラ) in Japan, is a specialized gaming controller for the Sega Dreamcast console. Released on March 22, 2000, in Japan, it was priced at ¥5,800, equivalent to ¥6,280.9 when adjusted for inflation as of November 17th, 2023. This controller, fashioned in the shape of a fishing rod, was designed primarily for fishing games. It features a vibration monitor, sensor, and reel, providing a realistic and immersive fishing game experience.
Use and Hardware
The Dreamcast Fishing Rod controller is compatible with multiple fishing games on the Sega Dreamcast, including Bass Rush Dream: EcoGear PowerWorm Championship (2000), Lake Masters Pro Dreamcast plus! (2000), Reel Fishing: Wild (2001), Sega Bass Fishing (1997), Sega Bass Fishing 2 (2001), and Sega Marine Fishing (2000). Additionally, it is compatible with non-fishing games like SoulCalibur (1999) and Virtua Tennis (1999).
The controller mimics the design of a traditional fishing rod, only lacking a fishing line. It is equipped with standard Dreamcast buttons—A, B, X, Y, and Start—positioned around an Analog Thumb Pad that is centrally located for navigation and control, and a Reel Handle is situated on the right side of the device.
NGC Multi Joyport Compatibility
Through the work of the NGC Multi Joyport 計画 (NGC Multi Joyport Project), the Dreamcast Fishing Rod was made compatible with the Nintendo GameCube (NGC), including the Wii's NGC port. This was achieved through the UMJ-FX base hardware and optional firmware. The project's focus was on syncing the reading intervals between the game console and the controller, ensuring data transfer from the controller to the game console within 2ms for seamless gameplay.
The project involved creating a conversion cable that connects Dreamcast game controllers to a D-SUB 9-pin (female) connector. This cable was an essential component in enabling the Dreamcast controllers to interface with the UMJ-FX device, which then connected to the NGC. The firmware writing process allowed users to select and write the appropriate settings for connecting various controllers, including the Dreamcast Fishing Rod, to the NGC. Various other controllers from Dreamcast and other consoles were made compatible through a similar process.
Specifications
- Conversion Delay: Kept within 2ms
- Game Controller Side:
- Reading Time (Actual Measurement): 237 microseconds
- Reading Interval (Theoretical): 4 milliseconds
- Game Console Side:
- Reading Interval (Theoretical): 16.7 milliseconds
| Dreamcast Fishing Rod | GameCube Controller |
|---|---|
| Accelerometer Sensor (Y-axis) | L Button (Analog) |
| Accelerometer Sensor (X-axis) | C Analog (Left/Right) |
| Accelerometer Sensor (Z-axis) | C Analog (Up/Down) |
| Reel | R Button (Analog) |
Sega Hard Girls Figure: Dreamcast
The Dreamcast Fishing Rod's unique design also appears in the "Sega Hard Girls" series, which personifies Sega consoles as anthropomorphic characters, and includes a figure modeled after the Sega Dreamcast. This figure, named "Dreamcast," comes with miniature replicas of some of its most iconic accessories. One such accessory is a scaled-down version of the Dreamcast Fishing Rod. The figure was featured at the Winter Wonder Festival 2015 and came with a variety of interchangeable parts, allowing fans to display "Dreamcast" with the Fishing Controller, among other peripherals like the Maracas Controller and Dreamcast Gun. The figure stands at approximately 21cm in height and it was priced at ¥4,800, including tax.
