Retro-Bit Official Sega Genesis USB Controller 6-Button Arcade Pad for Sega Genesis Mini, PS3, PC, Mac, Steam, Switch - USB Port - (Black)

This controller met and exceeded all of my expectations I purchased it for use with my Sega Genesis many it has an extremely long cable length so you can game on your sofa without having to drag the console closer buttons feel perfect and respond just like the old school classic 10 out of 10 would definitely recommend.

The build quality is comparable to original six button Genesis controllers, which isnt bad for the price since when you realize a decent condition six button Genesis controller is about $20. I wont say its better because I prefer the d-pad on my genuine controller, but it is at least above the quality of the cheap third party USB controllers that litter Amazon. With the good out of the way, I need to bring up the glaring issue that makes this controller nearly useless in my situation; the macro functions. I bought this controller for a fighting game for the PC which works best on six-button Genesis styled controllers. Half of the character palettes are selected by holding down the Start button then pressing a normal button (ABC or XYZ.) It just so happens that all of the macros are activated by holding down the Start button, so when I try to select the one that is bound to Start+A, the controller instead reads it as Alt+Tab on Windows, changing the focus to another window. I have also encountered a few undocumented macros like it opening Steams Big Picture mode and an on-screen keyboard. Thankfully, I had a workaround. I was able to rebind the games start button to the Mode button on the shoulder of the controller, which is the button that all of the macros should have been bound to in the first place if you ask me. The Mode button on the shoulder served a similar purpose on the original six button Sega Genesis controllers, though it was more for compatibility between different games if I recall. If not for having that workaround, I probably would have started a return for this controller. That might change if I find more hidden features that get in the way of using this for the game I originally bought it for. I think I still have some time to make that decision. With that said; if the manufacturer has people reading the reviews for this product, keep reviews like these in mind when designing future controllers. If you have some undocumented macro that turns off other macros you want to share, I would love to hear that as well. The manual says nothing about turning macros off which is frustrating to someone who just wanted a simple USB controller.

Side by side with the original controllers you wouldnt know the difference. Even the buttons and dpad feel the same. It is really pretty amazing a third party controller can be this close to the original. I wish Retrobit could get the same deal going with Nintendo for the original NES, SNES, N64 and even Gamecube controllers.

Durability is an issue. It breaks down after 4 months. I dont play game often though.

Great price. Looks great

I purchased this version of Retro-Bits Genesis Six-Button controller because I wanted one as close to the originals as possible, without any extra shoulder or face buttons (their other version has an additional Mode button, and shoulder buttons). Having just recently used my original Genesis six-button pad...this version is a perfect replica. The buttons are responsive and have a nice tactile click, and the pad is as perfect as you remember. The 10 cord is generous. Cannot be happier.

I got this controller for my brother because the one that came with his Sega Genesis Mini for Christmas wasnt working well for him. I purchased two so he can play with friends, and they both work wonderfully! Would recommend seller and product if you like retro gaming like the Sega Genesis Mini.

Great product. On Sega Genesis mini the mode button is used as a menu button for saving states and what not. The problem is that the mode button is located on right shoulder of the controller. Little kids playing street fighter in my family keep accidentally pressing it causing a pause resume pause resume during gameplay at our Christmas so we ended up using the 3 button ones instead for the younger kids. But great otherwise.

Great controller, feels like the original from back in the day with an extra button on top. This works flawlessly with the Sega Genesis mini (Street Fighter!), and also when using RetroPie or other emulated games on PC. Connected it to my Nintendo Switch to see it it worked, but no dice. Good product for what it was designed for and would purchase again.

I love the controller except for one crucial detail. The dpads almost ALWAYS break under any kind of extended playing. Finally I reached out to Retro-Bit to resolve this and have yet to hear back. I hate leaving bad reviews, but the multiple broken dpads along with apparently poor customer service forces me to. Very disappointing.