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Sega Genesis Control Pad
Sega Genesis Control Pad cover
XInput support
Predecessor
Sega Master System Controller
Successor
Saturn Controller
Sega Genesis Controller on Wikipedia

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.
Genesis/Mega Drive control pads are the logical progression from Master System control pads, replacing 1 and 2 with 𝐁 and 𝐂 respectively, while adding an extra two face buttons, 𝐀 and sᴛᴀʀᴛ to bring the total number of buttons to four.
The controller connects to the system via a DE-9 port.

Inputs

  • 4 × digital buttons: 𝐀, 𝐁, 𝐂, sᴛᴀʀᴛ
  • 4 × digital directional buttons (d-pad): ↑, ↓, ←, →

Controller variations

The Sega Genesis/Mega Drive Control Pad (コントロールパッド) is the official controller of the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. Three button controllers are known officially as Control Pads in both North America and Europe, and SJ-3500s in Japan (following a system set up by the SG-1000). There are many "updates" and alternatives to this controller, the most notable being the Six Button Control Pad. This article covers only the basic three button variants.
The Six Button Control Pad became the de facto controller for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive, replacing the standard Control Pad internationally around 1993/1994. It is officially known as the 6 Button Arcade Pad in North America and the Fighting Pad 6B (ファイティングパッド6B) in Japan.

Inputs

  • 1 × digital shoulder buttons:: ᴍᴏᴅᴇ
  • 7 × digital buttons: 𝐀, 𝐁, 𝐂, 𝐗, 𝗬, 𝐙, sᴛᴀʀᴛ
  • 4 × digital directional buttons (d-pad): ↑, ↓, ←, →
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.
Six Button Control Pad
Six Button Control Pad

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.

Support In Games

Support for some controller features may be only available on certain systems. Refer to game-specific articles for details.

Games with Nintendo button prompts

Total number of games:
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The controller's button positions and colors, and the amount of buttons, differ considerably from those of other Nintendo controllers. As such, the list below should be treated with some caution.
Please note, that this is only list for games that offer Nintendo button prompts.
Some may require use of Switch Pro Controller emulation. Refer to game-specific articles for details.
Nintendo layout do not display 𝐂 and 𝐙 buttons which have to be assigned to Switch's ZL and ZR buttons. XInput layout do not display 𝐙 buttons at all, offers LB and RB buttons.
Game Series Developer Publisher First release Available on
20XX 20XX Batterystaple Games, Fire Hose Games August 16, 2017
Windows
American Truck Simulator Truck Simulator SCS Software February 2, 2016
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Angry Video Game Nerd I & II Deluxe Angry Video Game Nerd FreakZone Games Screenwave Media October 30, 2020
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Anodyne 2: Return to Dust Anodyne Melos Han-Tani, Marina Kittaka Analgesic Productions August 12, 2019
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Another Metroid 2 Remake: Return of Samus Metroid Milton "DoctorM64" Guasti August 6, 2016
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Ara Fell Stegosoft Games DANGEN Entertainment June 2, 2016
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Auralux: Constellations Auralux War Drum Studios, Edward McNeill June 1, 2016
Windows
Axiom Verge 2 Axiom Verge Thomas Happ Games August 11, 2021
Windows
Linux
Bad End Theater NomnomNami October 26, 2021
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Baldur's Gate 3 Baldur's Gate Larian Studios August 3, 2023
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg Sonic Team Sega March 31, 2006
Windows
Blasphemous Blasphemous The Game Kitchen Team17 September 10, 2019
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Bloodstained ArtPlay, DICO, Disruptive Games, WayForward Technologies 505 Games June 18, 2019
Windows
Boomerang X DANG! Devolver Digital July 8, 2021
Windows
Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling Moonsprout Games DANGEN Entertainment November 21, 2019
Windows
Cardfight!! Vanguard Dear Days Lancarse, FuRyu Corporation Bushiroad November 16, 2022
Windows
Carrion Phobia Game Studio Devolver Digital July 23, 2020
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Cat Quest II Cat Quest The Gentlebros PQube Limited, Kepler Interactive September 24, 2019
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Celeste Celeste Extremely OK Games January 25, 2018
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Charge Kid USPGameDev June 30, 2020
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

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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
Mode Button 9
Start Button 10
D-pad up POV up
D-pad down POV down
D-pad left POV left
D-pad right POV right

Bliss-Box Gamer-Pro Adapter

Standard mapping:
Controller button Button label and axis
A Button 1
B Button 2
X Button 3
Y Button 4
C Button 8
Z Button 7
Mode Button 5
Start Button 6
D-pad up POV up
D-pad down POV down
D-pad left POV left
D-pad right POV right
Alternative mapping:
Controller button Button label and axis
A Button 1
B Button 2
X Button 3
Y Button 4
C Button 10
Z Button 9
Mode Button 5
Start Button 6
D-pad up POV up
D-pad down POV down
D-pad left POV left
D-pad right POV right