
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 218 reviews
4.7- Controller Quality (41)
- Buttons (35)
- Compatibility (27)
- Cord Length (18)
- Feel (17)
- Size (3)
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Please Read This!
This controller is about the most elite, versatile, convenient, thing out there. It's able to be played on any system. I have the Sega Mini ✓ I have Sega Genesis Classic on Steam ✓ I have Sega Genesis Classic on Switch ✓ I have Sega Mega Drive on my Raspberry Pi ✓ It works 100% perfect and no problems. Microcenter also has a cool looking Blue one that has a L and R button on top and the MODE button is in the middle like the old school controller. Need to check that out as well. I bought that to. Doesn't feel like cheap garbage in your hand also, it seems like the two controllers that come with the Sega Mini are very touchy D Pads do you agree??? This Controller is a must don't pass it up !!!
Posted by TheRaptor30
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect fit!
Controller looks like it's to scale to the original 6 button Sega Genisis controller. Has all the buttons including the MODE button. The quality feels well made. Cable is also very long The controller can be used on Sega Genesis Mini, PC, Nintendo Switch, and PS4. Has multiple features like being able to switch between d-input and x-input by holding Start + B on the controller when on PC. You can also press Start + A to as a Dashboard button on PC when on X-input mode. For the switch, you can set the Dpad to control any of thumbsticks or directional buttons. Sadly for the PS3 its only stuck with D-input This is a great controller for classic gaming or fighting games and is a must buy. You don't even need a Genesis Mini to use the controller.
Posted by llong91
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Feels authentic to the original
If you own a Sega Genesis Mini, you should definitely get this six button controller (especially for Street Fighter 2). I used to own the original Sega Genesis back in my childhood and I used to have this same exact six button controller, and this controller from Retro-Bit feels and plays as good as the original. This game pad is smaller than the original three button controller, and it works great when playing classic Genesis games on PC without having to download extra software. The mode button is also included, but it works differently from the original, as it used to select the Sega Genesis Mini's game menu.
Posted by Newyorican83
- Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Nice to have for SEGA Genesis Mini Console
Purchased to use with my SEGA Genesis Mini Console, and it's been nice to have. The controllers that came with the console have shorter cords, so this is a nice alternative because not only does it feature 6 buttons for gameplay, it has a longer cord so you don't have to sit close while playing games. The one thing that can be an issue is the location of the mode button... it's too easy to inadvertently hit during gameplay. But over time, I've noticed that hitting the mode button has become less of an occurrence compared to when I first bought the controller, though it still can be annoying when it happens.
Posted by artistagrl
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Must own for Sega Genesis mini fighting games
True to the original Sega Genesis 6 button controller as I remember as a child growing up. This controller is sold separately from the Sega Genesis Mini console as that comes with 2 of the original 3 button controllers. This 6 button was release several years after the original to support fighting games such as the included Eternal Champions & Street Fighter II Champion Edition on the mini console. It’s faithful to the original in every way. I’ll actually be using it for all the games that don’t support the 6 buttons because it’s a better all around controller. It’s smaller and has a better feel in my hands. Though it’s a personal preference. Would highly recommend. SEGA!!!
Posted by NinjaScroll