Controller:Sega Genesis Controller
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Key points
- First versions require adapter to connect to PC. Later revisions allows to connect to PC via USB or Bluetooth.
- Genesis/Mega Drive control pads are the logical progression from Master System control pads, replacing 1 and 2 with π and π respectively, while adding an extra two face buttons, π and sα΄α΄Κα΄ to bring the total number of buttons to four.
- Originally controller connects to the system via a DE-9 port.
- 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.
Inputs
- 4 Γ digital buttons: π, π, π, sα΄α΄Κα΄
- 4 Γ digital directional buttons (d-pad): β, β, β, β
Controller variations
- The Sega Genesis/Mega Drive Control Pad (γ³γ³γγγΌγ«γγγ) 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.
Six Button Control Pad
Six Button Control Pad
- 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 (γγ‘γ€γγ£γ³γ°γγγ6B) in Japan.
Inputs
- 1 Γ digital shoulder buttons:: α΄α΄α΄ α΄
- 7 Γ digital buttons: π, π, π, π, π¬, π, sα΄α΄Κα΄
- 4 Γ digital directional buttons (d-pad): β, β, β, β
SEGA Genesis Mini Controller
- Control Pads are full-size replica controllers that connect through USB Type-A. Controllers do not require special adapter.
- The North American and European Minis include three-button controllers, while the Japanese controllers have six buttons. Officially licensed six-button controllers made specifically for the Mini are also sold separately in North America and Europe.
SEGA Genesis Control Pad for 'Nintendo Switch Online'
- 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.
- The North American and European markets have available only three-buttons controllers, while the Japanese controllers have only six-buttons devices.
- Both versions have 3 additional buttons: α΄α΄α΄α΄α΄Κα΄, Κα΄α΄α΄ and α΄α΄α΄ α΄.
- Wireless connection with rechargeable Battery β Use the included USB A-C cable to charge the controller.
- Controllers are supported on PC through reWASD application. See more.
Use with PC platforms
Windows
reWASD
- Supports Sega Genesis Controllers (3 and 6 buttons) via Bluetooth adapter or USB cable, does not require manual driver installment.
- reWASD does not work with third-party drivers. Unsupported yet adapters have to be reported on official forum to implement their support.
- SEGA Genesis has an initialization page, where user will need to pick the version of the controller: Japanese or International version.[1]
- LED shows which config slot is active at the moment.
- Can emulate the DualShock 4 to play PS4 Remote Play, PS Now or Dualshock 4 compatible games. Including gyro and accelerometer control.
- Can emulate the Xbox 360 controller to play XInput-compatible games.
- Not free of charge. 14-days trial.
- Custom configs for Sega Genesis Controllers can be found in official Community Configs Library maintained by reWASD users.
XInput wrapping
- Being a 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 user 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.
- A wide variety of controllers are fully supported right out of the box. See the Compatibility List.
- Global Button Mapping - starting with 3.0 this layout has changed for modern gaming. The internal button mapping is set up so that buttons on different controllers match each other's layouts as closely as possible.
- Adapter can update firmware and be used on PC, PS3 (up to 4 players), Xbox (single player only) or Switch (up to 4 players). Each controller port has its own firmware chip so multiple firmware versions can be used if desired. See more.
- It can use an special API to communicate with applications (eg. RetroArch). See API tool documentation.
- A 12v power supply is completely optional and simply allows the HUB to be self-powered and supplies additional power for a stronger Playstation Force Feedabck effect only.
- Adapter work on Windows, OSX, Linux, Raspberry Pi, most all Android device.
- Allow hot swapping the controller while the adapter is connected, and has auto pause function which pause the game when it detect that the controller is unplugged.controller is detected automatically.
- Auto Pause: when the adapter senses the controller has become unplugged, it presses the pause button.
- Single-Player Mode, the adapter can be switched to Single-Player Mode. This will allow for some advance features like using the adapter on an Xbox with special firmware, or up-linking to other future Bliss-Box add-on accessories.
- Native Support, adapter have the ability to allow communication from the emulated game directly to the controller and back with any of the supported controllers.
- Do not natively support Xinput. It can do so however, with the use of 3rd party software (ie. x360ce or XOutput).
- Hotkey: Pressing and holding sα΄α΄Κα΄ will trigger a Hotkey combo. User may configure this combo for a hot key in front-ends like RetroArch.
Support in games
- Support for some controller features may be only available on certain systems. Refer to game-specific articles for details.
Games with Xinput button prompts
- List of games with Xbox button prompts (Applies to the Six Button Control Pad only. Although face button letter positions are the same for A/B/X/Y, games that require analogue sticks or shoulder buttons could cause gameplay problems. Games rarely account for the C/Z buttons.)
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 |
- β Nintendo Switch Online gamepads - last accessed on June 2023