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The Sega Activator is a motion-sensing game controller released by Sega in 1993 for the Sega Genesis. It was an octagonal peripheral placed on the floor, with infrared sensors creating beams around its perimeter; breaking a beam with a hand, foot, or other body part sent a corresponding controller input. It was among the earliest commercial motion controllers for home consoles, but it was expensive for its time and its unreliable detection led to negative reviews.
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What was the Sega Activator used for?
The Sega Activator was a motion-sensing controller for the Sega Genesis. Players broke infrared beams with their hands, feet, or other body movements to trigger game inputs.
How did the Sega Activator detect movement?
The controller was an octagonal ring placed on the floor. Infrared sensors created beams around its perimeter, and interrupting those beams sent commands to the console.
When was the Sega Activator released?
Sega released the Activator in 1993 for the Sega Genesis. It was part of the early wave of home motion-control accessories.
Did the Sega Activator work with every Genesis game?
No. Games needed specific support or suitable control mapping to make practical use of it. Its physical movement system was also much less precise than a standard Genesis controller.
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