Dreamcast Fishing Controller
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.