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Retro-Bit Official Sega Genesis Controller 6-Button Arcade Pad for Sega Genesis - Original Port (Black)
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- Official SEGA Licensed Controller
- Compatible with Original SEGA Genesis & Mega Drive consoles (all models)
- Classic 6-Button Layout
- 10 Foot cable length
- Original Grade Quality
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Product information
ASIN | B07P255V8J |
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Release date | April 15, 2019 |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #2,918 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #5 in Sega Genesis Accessories |
Package Dimensions | 7.17 x 5.55 x 2.64 inches; 9.98 ounces |
Type of item | Personal Computers |
Item model number | 849172010215 |
Item Weight | 10 ounces |
Manufacturer | Retro-Bit |
Date First Available | February 21, 2019 |
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Product Description
Retro-Bit Official Sega Genesis Controller 6-Button Arcade Pad
Relive the controller that changed the game, and take it to the next level with the Officially-Licensed SEGA Genesis original port controller by Retro-Bit. Featuring a long cable and compatibility with original and most third party consoles.
- Official SEGA Licensed Controller
- Compatible with Original SEGA Genesis & Mega Drive consoles (all models)
- Classic 6-Button Layout with Re-positioned Mode Button
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For Original Port Only |
Added Mode Button |
Official Sega Licensed |
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Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars
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Platform | NES, SNES & Sega Genesis |
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Our story
How we got our start
Since 2007, Retro-Bit has been at the forefront of the retro gaming world, introducing innovative and exciting platforms to re-experience a classic gaming era.What makes our product unique
Retro-Bit aims to bring all the great aspects of old school gaming to the modern gamer, specializing in manufacturing third party accessories for all of your favorite Retro gaming consoles.Why we love what we do
With systems and hardware to support the NES, SNES, and Genesis entertainment system, Retro-Bit serves as a connection to the past.Looking for specific info?
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Customers like the feel, cord length and value of the video game controller. For example, they mention that it feels like an original controller, the buttons are nice and not squishy, and the 10 foot cord is mandatory. That said, some complain about the playability, saying that the C button is sporadic and makes certain games unplayable. Opinions are mixed on quality and buttons.
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Customers appreciate the length of the cord. They mention that it's long enough to sit on the couch and play. Some say that the 10 foot cable is mandatory if they like to sit back on their bed.
"...The 10ft cord length is welcome and I won’t need to use an extension cable anymore...." Read more
"...Another plus is the length of the cord, it’s long! I don’t need an extension cord I’ve been using with my old Genesis controllers...." Read more
"...It arrived really fast, and my wife *loves* the nearly 6' long cord!..." Read more
"...The buttons all feel fantastic, and the cord is very long...." Read more
Customers like the feel of the video game controller. They say the buttons are nice and not squishy. They also mention that the controls fit the hand well and are tight.
"...They are so comfortable in the hands and are user friendly and work like a charm!..." Read more
"...Still, they fit the hand well and remind me of some of the other controllers on the market when the Genesis was current...." Read more
"...D-pad also feels slightly "softer" or "floatier" but responds with no latency or other issues...." Read more
"The control feels nice in hand and the cord length is excellent but only a b and c buttons work when used with the atgames legends flashback with..." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the video game controller. They mention that it is a great buy.
"...They'restill available and the price is reasonable so it makes sense to order now." Read more
"...For the price and being a "new" product I'd say its worth every penny...." Read more
"...Good value overall but deducting 1 star as I don’t think it was brand new as described." Read more
"...It's really worth your money." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the video game controller. They mention it looks great, feels great, and plays great. They appreciate the great artwork and the box looks like an original from back in the day. The layout is great and it's a good reproduction of the original.
"...I'm debating whether to send it back or not, because the box is a gorgeous representation of the Sega box art of the time, and I wanted to use it to..." Read more
"...Good reproduction of the original." Read more
"...It looks great, it feels great, it plays great......heck even the box is awesome. If you need a replacement genesis controller do Not hesitate." Read more
"...these, 3 black and 1 blue and have noticed all the d-pads on the black version were different. 1 just wouldn't sit right...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the video game controller. Some mention it works well, while others say it's terrible quality for an officially licensed product carrying Sega. Some customers also mention that the controller is not as good as the original and is already starting to deteriorate.
"...the hands of time and for resurrecting this fantastic version of the timeless controllers and for splicing the past with the future by bringing back..." Read more
"Product is exactly as advertised and works well!" Read more
"I bought a cheaper version of the controller and it fell apart within a few months...." Read more
"This works perfect with my husband's original sega console...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the buttons on the video game controller. Some mention that the buttons all feel fantastic, responsive, and like new. Others say that the A button did not work, the C button and start button inputs are frequently not recognized, and the buttons are not very responsive anymore.
"...One controller is already starting to deteriorate as the start button will not work and the ABC buttons are starting to stick as well...." Read more
"...Buttons are clicky and responsive. The dpad feels much better over my original, with adequate travel, and I can distinctly feel which direction I’m..." Read more
"...Pressing the Start or C button would be unreliable, and holding the start or C button would behave as if the button were being pressed repeatedly..." Read more
"...This feels great in your hands and very authentic play." Read more
Customers are mixed about the compatibility of the video game controller. Some mention that it's compatible with the Sega Genesis game system, while others say that it is not fully compatible with all systems that use the Sego controller.
"...It came in an original sega controller box. Item was compatible with the sega genesis game system. I am Happy with my purchase." Read more
"Controller is not fully compatible with classic hardware. The C button and Start button inputs are frequently not recognized on my Genesis model 2...." Read more
"The retro-Bit controller is a great value. It's compatible with my retro console, and for the price is fantastic!" Read more
"Was delivered to the wrong house. Didn't fit the retro bit system I have." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the playability of the video game controller. They mention that the C button is sporadic, making certain games unplayable, impossible to start, and not great for fighting games. Some say that the button continuously presses left, making most games un playable, and difficult to pause and navigate menus.
"...This makes pausing and navigating menus difficult obviously. The other controller’s start button works just great, but the C button is weird...." Read more
"...shoot button over and over, it makes the game and games like it impossible to play. These were not used controllers...." Read more
"...start button that doesn’t seem to work which makes starting a lot of games impossible...." Read more
"...it seems to regard all button presses as a short tap, rendering certain games unplayable. It's a shame, because I love this long cord...." Read more
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still available and the price is reasonable so it makes sense to order now.
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2024
still available and the price is reasonable so it makes sense to order now.
Seller has been unresponsive regarding warranty
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Update
Was able to get ahold of seller and get another controller sent. It works so far.
It’s not only a great replacement controller but an upgrade to the original, while remaining officially licensed by Sega. Used OEM controllers can always be kind of a crapshoot, so it’s cool that Sega is still supporting the Genesis in a small way, with the help of Retro-bit, to provide a new and affordable solution. I will probably buy a second one.
Pressing the Start or C button would be unreliable, and holding the start or C button would behave as if the button were being pressed repeatedly (both seemingly owing to an intermittently-broken connection). On one controller, buttons A and B would function normally, but on the other, both buttons A and C were entirely nonfunctional. Upon switching the Sega Teradrive to 7MHz (Standard Mega Drive/Genesis) mode, the Start/C button issues seemed to disappear on both controllers, but both A and B buttons were still non-functional on the second controller. This behavior was also exhibited on a stock Sega Genesis model 2. X, Y, Z buttons were not tested.
Due to the high rating of the product, I disregarded the malfunction as "a bad batch" and returned both red controllers, purchasing two replacements from the black line, assuming they would be from a different production run and thus more likely to be reliable.
Upon receiving the new black controllers, I could tell immediately due to the condition of the packaging that they were refurbished or just straight-up returned as each box had clear scotch tape across the opening flap with the two factory seals already broken and the plastic inserts were slightly damaged.
This time, both controllers immediately exhibited the same Start/C button malfunction on the Sega Teradrive running at 10MHz. 7MHz was not tested, but the issue seemed to clear up when used on the stock Sega Genesis model 2. However, on the same Model 2 Genesis, one of the controllers exhibited complete malfunction, with none of the buttons doing anything at all, or any held button behaving as if multiple unrelated buttons were being pressed repeatedly, seemingly depending on how the cable coming out of its back was oriented.
The nature of these errors seems to indicate faulty connections somewhere within the controller and/or faulty timing hardware of some kind, which would explain the difference in performance between Genesis hardware running at 7MHz (standard) vs 10MHz (which most people do not have). This, combined with the multitude of similar malfunctions reported by the low-rated reviews leads me to believe that even if I kept these controllers for the Genesis Model 2 without using them for the Sega Teradrive, the defect will eventually compound to the point where the malfunction will present on all hardware. That is, the one controller out of each set of two that appeared to function correctly on the Genesis 2 - again, each set of 2 that I ordered had one controller that exhibited total failure on all hardware.
This is terrible quality for an officially-licensed product carrying Sega's name, and furthermore, I do not appreciate the seller sending me already-opened boxes that may have contained previously-used merchandise that may have been returned due to known malfunction. I will be returning the newest set for refund and I will not attempt to buy this product again, nor will I again buy from this seller.
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Tenía aproximadamente 20 años que no tenía en mis manos un control de Sega, aunque el original era de una complexión más gruesa, por su diseño se sigue sintiendo un agarre parecido al de los controles de antaño.
Lo probé con la consola de Sega que salió a la venta en 2018 y funciona perfectamente, por lo que no puedo asegurar lo mismo sobre su funcionamiento en una consola original ya que lamentablemente ya no poseo una.
Los botones me funcionan bien y el precio se me hizo muy accesible en un momento en que un mando de consola ya sobrepasa los mil pesos mexicanos, tener uno por menos una cuarta parte de ese precio suena a un excelente negocio.
¡Simplemente encantado con esta compra!
Reviewed in Mexico on August 8, 2021
Tenía aproximadamente 20 años que no tenía en mis manos un control de Sega, aunque el original era de una complexión más gruesa, por su diseño se sigue sintiendo un agarre parecido al de los controles de antaño.
Lo probé con la consola de Sega que salió a la venta en 2018 y funciona perfectamente, por lo que no puedo asegurar lo mismo sobre su funcionamiento en una consola original ya que lamentablemente ya no poseo una.
Los botones me funcionan bien y el precio se me hizo muy accesible en un momento en que un mando de consola ya sobrepasa los mil pesos mexicanos, tener uno por menos una cuarta parte de ese precio suena a un excelente negocio.
¡Simplemente encantado con esta compra!
Reviewed in Canada on November 16, 2021
Reviewed in Japan on September 9, 2021