Current Events > Retro-Bit announced a new Sega Genesis Controller code named the BIG 6

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https://twitter.com/retrobitgaming/status/1441432324063727628
Retro-Bit has a Official License from Sega, so they've annouced that they're making a updated take on the classic Sega Genesis Controller

Based off the original Sega Genesis 3 button shape, they added in 6 buttons + L/R Shoulder buttons and a Start Button that is sorta blended into the button cluster


It's going to be interesting to see what the final version looks like.

No release date has been annouced.


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16-BITTER posted...

Cool, but I wish their build quality was better, I have both the Saturn and SNES controllers and I've had problems with each of them within like a year of use, compared to my decades-old heavily played originals that still work great.

I have all their officially licensed Sega Controllers with USB connections and they've worked great for me. I haven't had any issues.

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16-BITTER posted...

The internal part of the D-pad broke, although I managed to fix it by machining a similar piece and super gluing it back in. It works but it's a bit less responsive than it originally was.

But I've broken a couple other 3rd party controllers' d-pads / left sticks so maybe I have a heavy thumb or something lol

How strong is your thumb?

I've never broken a D-pad with my thumb before!

No matter how many Hadoukens or Shoryukens I input, it always seems to work just fine and not break.

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The Saturn controller is the best Sega controller ever tbh, I doubt this will be better

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Growing up with a Genesis, this thing looks like an abomination. lol
I never cared for the original big 3 button controller. They should have just released the original 6 button controller.

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If they are making this with the Switch in mind, does that mean that we will get a Sega collection much like the SNES and the NES on the Switch?

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BlazinBlue88 posted...

Growing up with a Genesis, this thing looks like an abomination. lol
I never cared for the original big 3 button controller. They should have just released the original 6 button controller.

They already have, you can go buy it on Amazon right now.

https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/5BE7F476-4122-4497-BD7C-8F68061D3697

This is a new controller based on the original 3-button North American Genesis Controller shape with 6 buttons & L/R Shoulder buttons while still getting official Sega approval/endorsement.

This controller was announced around the same time as Nintendo releasing the Sega 3 button controller for Switch @ $50 MSRP.

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KamenRiderBlade posted...

They already have, you can go buy it on Amazon right now.

https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/5BE7F476-4122-4497-BD7C-8F68061D3697

This is a new controller based on the original 3-button North American Genesis Controller shape with 6 buttons & L/R Shoulder buttons while still getting official Sega approval/endorsement.

This controller was announced around the same time as Nintendo releasing the Sega 3 button controller for Switch @ $50 MSRP.

No I'm familiar with retro-bit. I have there 6 button genesis and saturn controllers for those systems. Near 1 to 1 copies of the originals I have. I just misread and thought this controller was made for the Switch announcement. I know there are fans of the bigger sized 3 button controller so I'm sure they'll love having the size and 6 face buttons.

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BlazinBlue88 posted...

No I'm familiar with retro-bit. I have there 6 button genesis and saturn controllers for those systems. Near 1 to 1 copies of the originals I have. I just misread and thought this controller was made for the Switch announcement. I know there are fans of the bigger sized 3 button controller so I'm sure they'll love having the size and 6 face buttons.

I already own the 6 button Genesis controller shaped like a kidney bean.
I own 2x of the Japanese Style Saturn Controllers.
I own 1x of the US Launch Style Saturn Controller
I own 2x OG Sega Genesis 3-buttons Controllers.

All using USB inputs with the exception of the US Launch Style Saturn Controller.

I'm looking forward to this release because it uses the Original Genesis Controller shape while still being 6 buttons with L/R shoulder buttons.

That's a design that Sega hasn't been done officially to my knowledge.


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KamenRiderBlade posted...

I already own the 6 button Genesis controller shaped like a kidney bean.
I own 2x of the Japanese Style Saturn Controllers.
I own 1x of the US Launch Style Saturn Controller
I own 2x OG Sega Genesis 3-buttons Controllers.

All using USB inputs with the exception of the US Launch Style Saturn Controller.

I'm looking forward to this release because it uses the Original Genesis Controller shape while still being 6 buttons with L/R shoulder buttons.

That's a design that Sega hasn't been done officially to my knowledge.

I don't think it has either.

I don't have any usb port controllers from them. Both of mine are original port to work with my retro gaming setup/consoles. I do have a official US style sega saturn usb controller that was released like 15 years ago in very limited quality.

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BlazinBlue88 posted...

I don't think it has either.

This is the closest Original Port controller that is 6 button Sega Genesis compatible that I have

The D-Pad is GARBAGE, the buttons are ok.

I don't have any usb port controllers from them. Both of mine are original port to work with my retro gaming setup/consoles. I do have a official US style sega saturn usb controller that was released like 15 years ago in very limited quality.

Lucky you, I didn't realize how good Sega Controllers were until I tried them myself, then I had a OMG moment where I didn't realize what I was missing till I tried it.

I was a SNES kid, so my standards for D-Pads and controller were based on Nintendo, and then PS1.

If only I got exposure to how good the Sega D-Pad's were back in the day, my opinions might've changed.

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DirkDiggles posted...

If they are making this with the Switch in mind, does that mean that we will get a Sega collection much like the SNES and the NES on the Switch?

Did you miss that Genesis games are coming to the new tier of Switch online? This is for that.

But like someone else said there is already a Sega Collection for Switch.
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KamenRiderBlade posted...

This is the closest Original Port controller that is 6 button Sega Genesis compatible that I have

The D-Pad is GARBAGE, the buttons are ok.

Lucky you, I didn't realize how good Sega Controllers were until I tried them myself, then I had a OMG moment where I didn't realize what I was missing till I tried it.

I was a SNES kid, so my standards for D-Pads and controller were based on Nintendo, and then PS1.

If only I got exposure to how good the Sega D-Pad's were back in the day, my opinions might've changed.

Oh yeah that controller doesn't look that great. The buttons look questionable. lol

There's a reason people say the Saturn's controller is one of the best controllers. The d-pad is sooo nice. Even better than the Genesis controller. Never realized until I bought a Saturn couple years ago.

I actually just ordered and received a Super Famicom and extra SNES controller. I've played all the big Nintendo SNES titles years ago on my PC. I didn't get into Nintendo as a kid until the N64 so I'm about to deep dive into the SNES game catalog.

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BlazinBlue88 posted...

Oh yeah that controller doesn't look that great. The buttons look questionable. lol

Surprisingly, the buttons are fine, even the placement isn't bad.

The grips on the back are at hard right angles which make it uncomfortable compared to OG 3-button Genesis controller and the D-Pad feels like it's plastic on plastic rubbing and inaccurate as hell.

Start & Mode buttons are fine

There's a reason people say the Saturn's controller is one of the best controllers. The d-pad is sooo nice. Even better than the Genesis controller. Never realized until I bought a Saturn couple years ago.

I concur, I even love the NA Saturn Controller. That D-Pad was AMAZING.


Too bad the shoulder buttons are garbage, but that's end user fixable.

I actually just ordered and received a Super Famicom and extra SNES controller. I've played all the big Nintendo SNES titles years ago on my PC. I didn't get into Nintendo as a kid until the N64 so I'm about to deep dive into the SNES game catalog.

=D

Both are legendary systems for good reason.

But I never knew what I was missing out D-Pad wise until I tried the Sega Genesis & Saturn D-Pads.

My god, Sega was light years ahead of Nintendo and Sony when it came to D-Pad fluidity and accuracy.

And 6 face buttons really should be the standard instead of 4 IMO.

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Is there any reason why I'd want this if I already have a pair of "bean" 6-button controllers?

Questionmarktarius posted...

Is there any reason why I'd want this if I already have a pair of "bean" 6-button controllers?

Which controller ergonomics do you prefer?

The "Bean", or the OG Genesis controller?

Or do you like both and want to collect both?

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