Disclaimer: I never owned a Sega Genesis or any Sega console back in the day.
I was a Nintendo kid. But, I loved playing Sega at my friend's houses. I can't remember exactly what the controller felt like, but this controller still gives me a hefty dose of nostalgia. And, simply put, it is my favorite controller now to play arcade, fighting games, and classic Sega games. The buttons are tight and responsive and the d-pad, while not as accurate as many of the Nintendo SNES reproductions, is perfectly serviceable and works great for games where you need to rotate the pad (such as fighting games). And you can't beat this for the authentic feel when playing Sonic. I loved this controller so much that I bought a 2nd so that my 4 year old and I can play some ToeJam & Earl. One thing of note, the button mapping can be a bit tricky. Thankfully, the controller can be switched between D-input and X-input, but it seems that unplugging the controller resets this. Also, it doesn't play nice with ScpToolkit for those of you like me who use PS3 controllers on your computer. I uninstall the driver before plugging this controller in each time, and reinstall them when I want to switch back to using my PS3 controller. If I don't, some of the buttons won't work on the controller. But, it is really ScpToolkit's fault, so can't fault the controller.
| Brand | Retro-Bit |
|---|---|
| Item model number | 849172010239 |
| Hardware Platform | PC, Mac |
| Operating System | Nintendo Switch |
| Item Weight | 9.7 ounces |
| Package Dimensions | 7.09 x 5.75 x 2.48 inches |
| Color | Black |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Voltage | 100240 Volts |
| Manufacturer | Retro-Bit |
| ASIN | B07P37ZGTF |
| Date First Available | February 22, 2019 |
