Retro-Bit BIG6 Controller Pad for SEGA Genesis - Original Port - Black

I've looked at this controller for a while and had it on my wish list. Hooked up my old Sega Genesis once again and though I always love the classic three button large controller design. There's just enough games out there that need the extra three top buttons. I have the original six button controller from Sega but I like the idea of having the big fat pad design. Yet with all the extra buttons. This one here provides that all in one great package.The controller feels pretty close to the original. Maybe a little bit lighter, but the d-pad is really strong and that is one of the most important parts. Now the main buttons are a little bit lower than the original model. But that is just so you can fit the top three of X, Y, and Z in. I got really used to it after only just a little bit of gameplay. And it felt totally right. Literally blends the best of both worlds of the Sega big three pad and the Sega six button one.There is only one small minor thing that I wished was different. This doesn't take away from the overall rating of the controller. But the start button, is just a little tiny almost blended in button. Instead of being the larger gray one that we are all used to from the original controller. I just wish this one had that same or at least very similar gray larger start button. At least it only is the start button, so it's not the end of the world. Just something you got to get kind of used to if you've been gaming since the 90s. And, if you were wondering it also has the mode button on there for those handful of games that don't recognize the normal six button controller.If you need to have the classic Sega experience with the large pad yet you want all the buttons that you need. Look no further. The controller is also about twice as long in cable length from the original. If you're one of those people that sits far from the TV. And for the price, it really can't be beat.

Most aftermarket controllers usually have somewhat of a weird issue to him where the buttons are either too stiff or something just quite as off with them.Didn't grow up as a huge Sega fan but having this controller in my hand it feels good the button seem to be pretty responsive and the d-pad is also nice. The ergonomics are well and I actually enjoy using this controller with my JVC XI.

Works well

I have an extensive Genesis collection with games of all kinds, and I put this controller through the paces. It feels just right, from the quality of the plastic to the press of the buttons and the give of the D-pad. I love the classic 3 button shape, and this nails that to a T.At first I thought the three main face buttons sat kind of low on the controller, but having used it for a while, it's clear they went for equity of placement for all six buttons, and not just prioritize A, B, and C as the "main" buttons, with X, Y, and Z as secondary. The size of the buttons kind of does that already, no need to shove them up and out of the way. This is minutiae though, honestly.This is a great controller, the cord is especially nice in both flexibility and length, and I've got no complaints about it thus far.

Controller went completely unresponsive out of nowhere, within a week of my other RetroBit Genesis controller. Don't be fooled by the official Sega license, I have 35 year old 3 button Genesis controllers that work perfectly. Do not waste your money on this junk.

If you're like me and you like the size and shape of the original large 3-button Genesis control pad, but wished it was 6 buttons, don't sleep on this. It's exactly what you've dreamed of! It feels exactly like you'd expect. It basically combines the best aspects of the 3-button and 6-button designs into one. It's big and meaty like the original, but has the 6 buttons and slightly better directional pad of the 6-button that came later. Since it's for a retro system I only use occasionally, I don't mind wires and not having to worry about battery charge. And the price is definitely right!

The box it comes in is a cool throwback and I appreciate that SEGA has licensed official Genesis controllers for today's market. I wish that this controller only had 3 buttons though like the true original. There is no response delay, the buttons are not mushy, the D-Pad directions all feel solid.My problem is this thing was working perfectly for like 2 weeks until I accidentally tripped over the cable one day, pulling it off of my table causing it to fall about 2-3 feet. This immediately busted the controller and it no longer works at all, none of the buttons make any input on any games. Very disheartening to have a product stop working Just Like That. Super Fragile. I already went and ordered some actual 1650 90's Genesis controllers because based on my personal experience & other reviews for this product, I don't trust the Quality Control of these. Plus I dislike the 6 button layout on the big style controller anyways.

Nice and big gamepad controller. D-pad works nice very responsive good controller. Exactly as described. It works well with atgames Sega Genesis throwback.