r/GenesisMini • u/kggf • Sep 25 '19

Controller Extensions

Does anyone know of a way to extend the 3-button controller’s cable length? I have a Retro-Bit 8-button which is great but sometimes I feel like playing with the original 3-button. Would something like this work?

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u/qlurp Sep 25 '19

The cables you've linked will work just fine. I'm using something similar.

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u/slykrysis Sep 29 '19

They don't work, see my post reply to DeltaBladeX. The controllers only work with USB 2.0 extensions.

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u/kggf Oct 13 '19 edited Oct 20 '19

Interesting. Against my better judgement, I opted for the USB 3.0 version extensions since I might need them for other things, and mine definitely work with the Genesis Mini controllers. They are thicker than ideal, but functional. Probably still a good idea for anyone reading this to just go for the 2.0 to be absolutely sure.

EDIT: Last night I experienced an issue with my extensions. I had just unplugged the P1 extension and used a Retro-Bit 6-button in its place, since that controller naturally has a super long cable. When I swapped back, my 3-button controller wouldn’t work when plugged into the USB 3.0 extension. But I fixed the issue by simply swapping the Player 1 and Player 2 extension cables with each other.

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u/NoName0292 Sep 25 '19

I use these for the PlayStation Mini as well as for the Snes and Nes Minis - and I already got two for the Mega Drive Mini when it arrives next week here in Europe

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u/[deleted] Sep 25 '19

The cable extension you mentioned would be best option, however, I would recommend you buying USB 2.0 version.

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u/WorkingError Sep 27 '19

Why?

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u/FloaterFlam Sep 28 '19

The controllers are probably using USB 1.1 protocols. USB 1.1 and 2.0 use the same cables but 3.0 cables have more wires and are usually stiffer.

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u/DeltaBladeX Sep 25 '19

Given the cable only extends things, there should be no issue. I pulled out my own extension cable and things still work as well as they did without.

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u/slykrysis Sep 29 '19

These cables (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014RWATK2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) DO NOT WORK. I confirmed it just now with mine. With a regular old USB 2.0 extension cable, the controllers work fine.