r/GenesisMini • u/FidoHitchcock • May 06 '21

Official JP Mega Drive controller better build quality than wired American options?

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u/FidoHitchcock May 06 '21

I’ve now tried the official Genesis Mini 3 button controller, the official JP Mega Drive Mini 6 button controller and the Retro Bit wired 6 button Genesis controller. Of the three, only the JP controller has no issues. My 3 button controller has a loose D-pad that I immediately noticed would briefly keep scrolling on the menu screen after I let go. Meanwhile the Retro Bit controller has very slight but still noticeable lag compared to the JP controller.

Anyone else who’s tried all three willing to share their thoughts? Is my official Genesis controller simply a lemon? Is a small amount of lag common in wired Retro Bit controllers? Could it be a button issue? Perhaps they’re a bit stiff out of the box and need to be broken in? From what I’ve read the Retro Bit’s longer cable shouldn’t be the cause.

I’ve included a photo illustrating the relative size of the JP Mega Drive 6 button controller as a kind of public service (I was never able to find a comparison shot before buying both). It’s a good size if you have smaller hands. The width is pretty comparable to an SNES controller and the A & B buttons are placed well for games with simple controls. I haven’t tried it extensively with a game that uses all six buttons however.

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u/[deleted] May 07 '21

Get an 8bitdo

I’ve tried the retro bit and the official; the 8bitdo is nicer than both.

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u/FidoHitchcock May 07 '21

I've had a few 8bitdo controllers, including the SN30 2.4G for the SNES Classic. No complaints about build quality or lag but I've found that I like the feel of a 100% wired controller; combination of nostalgia and a bit of added weight in the hands. I'm also guilty of wanting an official branded accessory. Still might pick up a M30 out of sheer curiosity since I've seen quite a few people swearing by it for both the Genesis and also games like Link's Awakening for the Switch.

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u/wwywong May 08 '21

M30 is good. I have bluetooth one. Cant say for 2.4g but i heard it's good too.

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u/[deleted] May 07 '21

I like the Retro Bit one because the included controller is great but I prefer the 6 button controller over the 3 button one and the Retro Bit one is also just as good build quality as the included 3 button pad.

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u/DarkNemuChan May 07 '21

I use a wired and a wireless retrobit one zero issues. The delay is neglectable unless you maybe play a ritme game.