Controller:Sega Genesis Controller

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Key points

Requires adapter to connect to PC.

Lacks native XInput support, requiring the use of a XInput wrapper (see XInput wrappers) for games that do not support DirectInput or the controller natively.

Controller variations

In September 2021, when Nintendo 64 games and Sega Genesis titles were added to Nintendo Switch Online alongside the Expansion Pack, wireless Nintendo 64 Controllers and SEGA Genesis Control Pads were released for use with their respective services.

Use with PC platforms

Windows

XInput wrapping

Acting as native DirectInput controller, it's possible to use any of the generic wrappers. See the controller article for those.

Hardware

Mayflash SEGA Genesis & Mega Drive Controller Adapter

The SEGA Genesis & Mega Drive Controller Adapter allows you to connect up to two SEGA Genesis & Mega Drive Controllers to PC or Nintendo Switch. With two Adapters, up to four SEGA Genesis & Mega Drive controllers can be used at the same time.

Directly compatible with PC. No driver needed, just plug and play. Supports Xinput and Dinput.

Supports Turbo/Auto Fire/Hold functions. The Left Stick and D-Pad can be switched.

Compatible with Nintendo Switch console.

USB Genesis RetroPort

Adapter to use 3 or 6 button Sega Genesis controllers.

No drivers to install or update.

Bliss-Box Gamer-Pro

Directly compatible with PC. No driver needed, just plug and play.

Other information

Technical information

Mayflash SEGA Genesis & Mega Drive Controller Adapter:

Controller button	Button label and axis
A	Button 1
B	Button 2
X	Button 3
Y	Button 4
C	Button 5
Z	Button 6
Start	Button 10
Left stick	POV
D-pad up	POV up
D-pad down	POV down
D-pad left	POV left
D-pad right	POV right

XInput support


Predecessor
Sega Master System Controller
Successor
Saturn Controller