Upgrade your Genesis game with the new officially licensed SEGA Genesis controllers from Retro-Bit

The SEGA Genesis is a beloved video game console that has seen an interesting controller design. Well, if you need or want a new Genesis controller for your console or PC, Retro-Bit recently launched pre-orders for the new BIG6 pads. These all have the 6 button configuration and are available in three variants. The first variant is wired (10ft / 3m) with a connector for SEGA Genesis. It works with the original Genesis and Mega Drive consoles and has been tested to work with many other consoles that have Genesis controller ports. This will retail for $ 16.99.

Next, we have the wired variant (10ft / 3m) with a USB connector. This allows you to connect to a PC running Windows 7 or later, Mac, or other USB devices like Raspberry Pi or Nintendo Switch. In fact one of the differences between this version of their controller and the previous one is that it has an updated card complete with macros. One of the macros remaps the controller to work with the Genesis Nintendo Switch Online app on the Nintendo Switch! You also get two shoulder buttons, a Home button and a Select button added to the controller. The USB variant will retail for $ 19.99.

Finally, if you believe you are not tied to 10 feet of cable and prefer wireless action, there is a 2.4GHz wireless version. This comes with two receivers, one USB and one Genesis, so you can connect to any device you need. In the box, you’ll also find a 3.3ft / 1m USB-C charging cable for the 500mAh Li-ion rechargeable battery. The wireless range is up to 30ft / 10m to provide some space for you. You can get it for $ 34.99.

All of the above controllers are now available for pre-order at Castlemania Games. The two wired versions are expected to ship in October, while the wireless version will take longer with a release scheduled for late November. Oh, and did I mention these are officially licensed?