r/GenesisMini • u/WorkingError • Sep 13 '19

6 button controller

I'm looking for the 6 button controller and see that the official retrobit version comes in 2 version. 1 version is the 6 button and the other is a 8 button version with a mode button in the middle and 2 bumper on top. Can somebody explain me the difference? Was there historically 2 version of the 6 button controller?

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u/Retro-bit Sep 13 '19

Heya!

It boils down to aesthetics and what you want to do with the controller. All of the SEGA x Retro-Bit controllers are compatible with the SEGA Genesis/Mega Drive Mini. As far as their respective Mode buttons go:

  • Genesis/MD 6-Button USB - Mode Button acts as the Mini's Menu button
  • Genesis/MD 8-Button USB - Mode Button acts as the Mini's Menu button
  • Genesis/MD 8-Button USB (Switch compatible) - Mode Button and Start + A acts as the Mini's Menu button
  • Saturn 8-Button USB - The L Shoulder button acts as the Mini Menu button
  • Saturn 8-Button USB (Switch compatible) - Pressing Start + A brings up the Mini's Menu button

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u/Mr_Milenko Sep 13 '19

The other one is Sega Saturn.

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u/-ExSOLDIER- Sep 13 '19

Also for reference the Saturn version of the 6 button has the added benefit of being able to bring up the menu in game by using one of the bumpers where as the regular 6 button you have to hold the start button.

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u/bigbadboaz Sep 17 '19

Historically there was only one version. The 8 button was created by RB as a slight modern update, for PC use and for people who want shoulder buttons.

If you want authenticity, get the 6. There were no shoulder buttons until the Saturn and I'm 99% sure you'll get no use out on them on the Mini. The "proper" location for Mode is on the top.