View Full Version : Whats the best Controller for Genesis/CD/32x?
FxMercenary
03-30-2011, 02:06 PM
Hi everyone! I am looking for help finding a good controller for the Sega Genesis. I have the Original Genesis 3-button and 6-button Controllers, but I am looking for something with a very nice D-Pad, and doesnt feel Hollow.
Id like to find something that just feels more solid like a SNES Controller, and similar D-Pad
What do you guys Recommend?
:help:
Kitsune Sniper
03-30-2011, 02:08 PM
I recall Interact made a SNES / Genesis pad that looked just like a SNES pad. I forgot the name of it though. :(
fahlim003
03-30-2011, 02:40 PM
Amazing, someone who isn't satisfied with the quality of the official (non-turbo) 6-button controller's d-pad. Personally, beyond the Mk2 US/standard Japan Saturn pads, the 6 button Genesis controller is one of the best made in terms of shape and d-pad so I cannot help you.
KS - do you mean the SG ProgramPad6?
http://good-evil.net/wp-content/uploads/extra/gamehunt/sega%20program%20pad.jpg
FxMercenary
03-30-2011, 03:01 PM
Amazing, someone who isn't satisfied with the quality of the official (non-turbo) 6-button controller's d-pad. Personally, beyond the Mk2 US/standard Japan Saturn pads, the 6 button Genesis controller is one of the best made in terms of shape and d-pad so I cannot help you.
KS - do you mean the SG ProgramPad6?
http://good-evil.net/wp-content/uploads/extra/gamehunt/sega%20program%20pad.jpg
throw me an ebay link, i got 6-button turbo controllers, but i think they are fakes
Lanzo
03-30-2011, 03:41 PM
I think the ones they come with are pretty good. As far as the d-pad though not all controllers are the same. I have at least 6 3 button controllers and only one do I really like the d-pad. I swear to god they feel different.
FOnewearl
03-30-2011, 04:09 PM
I think the ones they come with are pretty good. As far as the d-pad though not all controllers are the same. I have at least 6 3 button controllers and only one do I really like the d-pad. I swear to god they feel different.
The 6 button controllers that were packed in with the Genesis 3 had cheap d-pads. I don't think anybody likes them since they are bad for diagonals you can tell these controllers apart by the slow mode switch.
Kitsune Sniper
03-30-2011, 04:20 PM
The 6 button controllers that were packed in with the Genesis 3 had cheap d-pads. I don't think anybody likes them since they are bad for diagonals you can tell these controllers apart by the slow mode switch.
Everything about the Genesis 3 was cheap.
fahlim, nope! It was a variant of the SNES / Genesis ProPad that worked with both systems via an adaptor. I THINK. I might be thinking of another company. I had one stored somewhere but can't remember where I left it. It was just a pad, no LCD or anything.
I like the look of this one though:
http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/9697/quickjoysgpropad2sv439.jpg
PSony
03-30-2011, 05:54 PM
I like the look of this one though:
http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/9697/quickjoysgpropad2sv439.jpg
I have that. The dpad doesn't feel good.
The official 6-button's dpad is as good as it gets.
ccovell
03-30-2011, 06:11 PM
I have a couple of MD "Tatsujins" and I really like the way they control. Your mileage may vary.
http://www.famicomdepart.jp/shop/item/famicom/picture/goods/16780_1.jpg (Google (http://www.google.com/images?q=%E3%83%A1%E3%82%AC%E3%83%89%E3%83%A9%E3%8 2%A4%E3%83%96%E3%80%80%E9%81%94%E4%BA%BA&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&source=og&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wi&biw=1280&bih=851))
Rickstilwell1
03-30-2011, 06:20 PM
I think the ones they come with are pretty good. As far as the d-pad though not all controllers are the same. I have at least 6 3 button controllers and only one do I really like the d-pad. I swear to god they feel different.
Yeah there are many variants of the 3 button controller.
Long cord, short cord,
white markings, red markings,
smooth d-pad & buttons, firm d-pad & buttons,
larger d-pad, smaller d-pad
flat plug, raised plug
And there are different combinations of each of these attributes.
Except the only red marking controllers I have seen come with long cord, flat plug, large d-pad, smooth d-pad & buttons.
From experience, the firm large d-pad and either of the small d-pad controllers are the easiest to use. The large smooth d-pads just feel slippery compared to the other three kinds. Try playing Ms. Pac-Man with Pac booster on and you'll see what I mean when you try to turn at a corner and it doesn't always work.
Hwj_Chim
03-30-2011, 06:21 PM
I like this one
http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20080901042812/egamia/images/1/17/Genesis6pad.jpg
fahlim003
03-30-2011, 06:45 PM
I like this one
http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20080901042812/egamia/images/1/17/Genesis6pad.jpg
I have one of these and I thought it would be as good as first-run non-turbo official 6 button pads but the d-pad sticks sometimes when doing diagonals, which can be a pain in shooting games. Also, the A button gets stuck sometimes too but at least it's good for auto-fire.
betamax001
03-30-2011, 07:04 PM
I like this one
http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20080901042812/egamia/images/1/17/Genesis6pad.jpg
I like this one much much more than than standard 3 button controller. That one feels too big and bulky for me.
Gameguy
03-30-2011, 07:15 PM
I recall Interact made a SNES / Genesis pad that looked just like a SNES pad. I forgot the name of it though. :(
The asciiPad SG-6? I have one of these but I can't remember how it played as I last used it years ago.
http://img810.imageshack.us/img810/2460/genesisasciicontrol.jpg
Yeah, I can't believe that either. Both pads are second only to the Japanese Saturn pad.
Hwj_Chim
03-30-2011, 10:29 PM
I have one of these and I thought it would be as good as first-run non-turbo official 6 button pads but the d-pad sticks sometimes when doing diagonals, which can be a pain in shooting games. Also, the A button gets stuck sometimes too but at least it's good for auto-fire.
I have never had a problem with any button sticking. I can play Truxton and Lightning Force with ease. That asciiPad is a good one as well.:)
Baloo
03-30-2011, 11:59 PM
http://pictures.xbox-scene.com/hsdemonz/tut/genesis6button.jpg
I find that this one has the best D-Pad out of all the Genesis controllers.
allyourblood
03-31-2011, 12:24 AM
I have more Genesis controllers than I care to admit, and after years of collecting and trying them, I still haven't found any better than the original 3- and 6-button Sega offerings (not counting the pack-in Model 3 controller, which I don't care for).
The ascii-Pad has a quality feel to it, and to my thumb, the D-pad does seem slightly weightier, but the button layout and wide grips are just a mess, even if you're an SNES vet (although the SNES ascii-Pad is a gem). Several third-party controllers showed up with a similar SNES-style layout, but in my experience, it doesn't translate well to the Genesis. I don't know anyone who prefers their Y and Z buttons on the shoulders when there's plenty of room on the face.
Gavica
03-31-2011, 07:54 AM
http://segaretro.org/Sega_Mega_Drive_gamepad?rdfrom=http%3A%2F%2Finfo.s onicretro.org%2Findex.php%3Ftitle%3DSega_Mega_Driv e_gamepad%26redirect%3Dno
FxMercenary
03-31-2011, 10:58 AM
Thanks for the help! I just ordered a new boxed MK-1653 off of ebay for $25. Cant wait to give it a try!
Purkeynator
03-31-2011, 12:00 PM
Actually there exists a Megaverter converter that lets you use SNES pads on Genesis. I found one and gave it to SatoshiMatrix on these boards. He did a thorough checkout and seemed to like it pretty well. They are pretty hard to find though, I've only seen that one in my 13 or so years as a collector.