Controller:Dreamcast 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.

Unlike the Sega Saturn Controller (and Mega Drive) there are no 𝐂 and 𝐙 buttons, and the controller has moved past the need for a switch to toggle between analogue and digital modes, seen on the 3D Control Pad.

Inputs

1 × analog stick
2 × analog triggers: 𝐋, 𝐑
5 × digital buttons: 𝐀, 𝐁, 𝐗, 𝗬, sᴛᴀʀᴛ
4 × digital directional buttons (d-pad): ↑, ↓, ←, →

Controller variations

Dreamcast ASCII Pad FT

Removes the analog stick and shoulder triggers, but adds 2 extra face buttons and a controller-end switch to turn rumble on/off.

Notably keeps the slot for the VMU.

Use with PC platforms

Windows

XInput wrapping

Being a DirectInput controller, it's possible to use any of the generic wrappers. See the controller article for those.

Hardware

Adapters

Mayflash Dreamcast Adapter

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

Two players can play simultaneously.

No extra power supply required.

Bliss-Box Gamer-Pro

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

Allows to configure and test haptic feedback and communication.

Allows to rebind buttons.

Supports hotswap. You can disconnect and connect controller without unplugging adapter.

Visual Memory Unit (VMU) LCD read/write support. Allows to save your own image as static wallpaper. See more.

Visual Memory Unit image is static and does not work like other LCD panels middleware available for PC.

Expansions

Jump Pack

Known as the Vibration Pack in Europe and the Puru Puru Pack (ぷるぷるパック) in Japan) is a insertable accessory for the Dreamcast controller's expansion ports. When placed in the controller, it allow compatible games to give force feedback to the controller.

See the list of compatible games for Dreamcast emulator

Dreamcast Microphone

Known as the Dreamcast Mic Device (ドリームキャストマイクデバイス) in Japan, is a microphone peripheral for the Sega Dreamcast. Taking up a VMU slot, the microphone was developed for use with Seaman, though became compatible with other games during late 2000 and 2001. Alien Front Online used it for voice chat.

See the list of compatible games for Dreamcast emulator

Support in games

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

Games with microphone support

Microphone support requires Dreamcast Microphone extension.

Games with implemented voice chat should be able to use controller's microphone. There is no software which supports Dreamcast Microphone for PC yet.

VoiceBot and VoiceAttack allows to control games and applications by voice commands.

Dreamcast games support Dreamcast Microphone peripheral. See more.

List of Microphone-controllerd computer games.

Games with XInput button prompts

List of games with Xbox button prompts (Although face button letter positions are the same, games that require a right stick or 4 shoulder buttons could cause gameplay problems.)

Some may require use of Xbox 360 controller emulation. Refer to game-specific articles for details.

Technical information

Bliss-Box Gamer-Pro Adapter

Firmware 3.23 and greater.

Standard mapping:

Controller button	Button label and axis
A	Button 1
B	Button 2
X	Button 3
Y	Button 4
L	Button 7
R	Button 8
Start	Button 6
Left stick	X-axis, Y-axis
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 2
B	Button 8
X	Button 1
Y	Button 4
L	Button 3
R	Button 7
Start	Button 6
Left stick	X-axis, Y-axis
D-pad up	POV up
D-pad down	POV down
D-pad left	POV left
D-pad right	POV right

References

XInput support


Connection method
Wired adapter
Predecessor
Saturn Controller