8bitdo releasing new Bluetooth Genesis Controller

C-Sword · January 28, 2019, 5:23pm

A Sega Genesis inspired bluetooth controller.
Compatible with Nintendo Switch, PC, macOS and Android.
Bluetooth and rechargeable battery.

Pre-order here

FreedomGundam · January 28, 2019, 6:47pm

Nice.
I’m guessing that these are the same as the ones offered alongside the Analogue Mega SG, but just Bluetooth (instead of the 2.4g with receiver that can be ordered with the Mega SG)?

Darksakul · January 28, 2019, 7:12pm

Yeah, they do look like the bluetooth version.
I see extra buttons that a Sega genesis controller wouldn’t have.

wikidone0321 · January 29, 2019, 12:26am

Should be cool for the switch.

electricgrave · January 29, 2019, 5:12pm

How is the performance of those Mega SG controllers?

FreedomGundam · January 29, 2019, 6:25pm

I don’t think they’re out yet.

chipface · January 29, 2019, 10:44pm

If they’re anything like their SN30 ones, then they’ll be pretty damn good.

wikidone0321 · January 30, 2019, 2:05am

Anyone try the Joyzz?https://krikzz.com/store/home/52-sega-genesis-joyzz-wireless-controller.html

needler420 · January 30, 2019, 6:51am

I have like 3 sets of the Official Sega wireless ones.

Darksakul · January 30, 2019, 4:22pm

I have, the first production run had issues with a missfortmed D-pad being crooked
Swaping the D-pad for another out of a different pad or having Krikzz send you a replacement fix the problem.

The controller is 2.4 ghz and not bluetooth is a good point.
The Kirkzz Joyzz game pad used the exact same molds as every clone 6 button Genesis pad means you got a very standard Gamepad thats a carbon copy of what Sega would have made if they had 2.4ghz wireless back then. Krikzz also offer roms that can tweak the Pad. It has a Master System mode for Master System games that hates 3 button Genesis pads.

wikidone0321 · January 30, 2019, 10:01pm

I may have to get one of each to try with my Genesis. Was thinking about getting the Mega Sg too, but the genesis looks so good with HD Retrovision Component cables. May do the triple bypass mod and see if the SG is even worth it.

ztiks · February 5, 2019, 5:00am

looks interesting.

C-Sword · February 28, 2019, 12:17am

I wonder if this will end up being superior to the saturn controller? I should be getting mine next week.

Darksakul · February 28, 2019, 1:17am

Now I wish 8 bitdo made a Turbografix/PC Engine Receiver
I dont care about the game pad, as NES & Genesis pads can fill that void

Just make the dongle 2 button and 6 button compatible.

bashirkashmiri · February 28, 2019, 10:15am

This D-pad looks like hadoken sex

C-Sword · March 5, 2019, 9:50pm

I got the controller today, I’ve tested it out with a bunch games and can confirm that the dpad is great, it’s comfortable to move around and I had no problems pulling out special moves. My only complaint is that the dpad makes creaky noises. Mine is the bluetooth version and I did not have any desyncing issues yet.