Retro-BitRetro-Bit Official Sega Genesis USB Controller 8-Button Arcade Pad for Sega Genesis Mini, Switch/Switch 2, PC, Mac, Steam, RetroPie, Raspberry Pi - USB Port (Black)

This is a good controller for retro games. I play TIE Fighter on Dosbox with this.

I've tried several of these retro-type PC game pads over the years. It's been fairly hit or miss when it comes to quality but it seems recently there's been an increase in the variety that has come out. Nowadays we even have a bunch of console specific ones rather than just generic PC gamepads. Most look good in the pictures but end up being cheap knock offs with shoddy controls and poor response when you actually play them. One of the better ones I tried was the iBuffalo SNES style pads but while those are very close, I now prefer this Genesis pad over that as my go to retro controller. While this does have the layout and feel of a Sega Genesis pad, with the additional l/r shoulder buttons it makes it versatile for pretty much anything sans analog sticks (which is what you'd expect). You also have the option to play fighting games with a true 6 button face layout which is something you can't do with most other pads. The buttons are a bit floaty which can be a preference. This is actually accurate to the real thing though. The d-pad is a bit on the floaty side as well. Subjectively I feel this might be a bit more than the original (more than the stock 3 button pad for sure) was but in any case it's looser than most pads (except maybe Logitech) but when it comes to actual play it doesn't hinder anything at all. Just use less mash and more roll. The d-pad is usually the weak link between a good and bad pad and I still think it's one of the better ones. All in all, this is a pretty solid pad and I'd recommend it especially if you like the layout of a Sega Genesis pad. I don't know if it's a 1:1 replica of the original but it's a decent pad regardless.

This controller is the best Genesis controller for pc, and the mini, I have found. Holding an original Genesis controller and then this one you see how closely they have reproduced the original feel. I wanted the cable version as well, as that’s what the original had. It’s important to note that there are 2 modes you can switch between. One causes Steam to recognize the controller as a fully functional modern game pad (uses an Xbox template) However this mode does not use the “C” button by default. The other mode allows full remapping (enable generic gamepad and use that as controller type). On Steam, be sure to map the d pad as if it were a left analog stick which only uses an x and y axis instead of mapping the 4 directional buttons separately. Other than that, you can map the rest of the buttons however you want! I used remapping that sets it up as an original Genesis controller, utilizing the A, B and C buttons as they were on the console, but map however you want! All in all, I love it and have been having a blast!

I tested this Retro-Bit Sega controller in RetroArch (Steam, Windows 10) on various arcade and Genesis titles; and playing games like Altered Beast, Strider, and Revenge of Shinobi felt like a breeze.The controller plays/feels like the old Genesis Model 3 controller from what I can recall, and I would not be surprised if Retro-Bit had access to Sega's designs.Buy this if you appreciate Sega products and quality controllers. The Sega "Official Seal of Quality" is genuine with this one; especially with it's really low price ($20 at the time of this review).Pros:- Nearly the same as a Model 3 Genesis controller.- Very responsive when testing familiar games; and being a cord-based controller, I detected no noticeable lag.Neutral issues:- D-pad has a "clicky" feel that I'm not used to; I thought the older Model 3 controller had a more "floaty" D-pad similar to the Logitech F310.- A, B, and C buttons are slightly raised in a way that may feel odd at first when sliding your thumb over them while pressing down on another (i.e. holding down B while moving to press C as well); yet it is easy to get used to.- Lacks the turbo buttons of the original Model 3 controller.- The cord is a great length for playing away from a large screen t.v., but long and obnoxious for PC players.Con, yet not a deal breaker:- Lack of weight in the controller itself.

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.