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Retro-Bit Genesis to PC USB Cable - Sega Genesis

Platform : Sega Genesis
3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars 60 ratings
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  • Use your official or after-market Genesis & Mega drive controllers on your PC
  • USB cable length: 3.5 feet
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3.3 out of 5 stars
60 global ratings

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Customers like the functionality, ease of setup, and build quality of the video game accessories. They mention it works perfectly with Genesis controllers and is easy to configure in the settings. Some appreciate that it recognizes Atari control sticks.

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38 customers mention "Functionality"29 positive9 negative

Customers like the functionality of the adapter. They mention it works perfectly with their two 6-button Genesis controllers, and is easy to set up. It works immediately in Windows and Linux, and plays many games flawlessly. Some say it's a pretty decent product and easy to use.

"...From there it worked perfectly and the actual adapter itself is very simple, well built and solid...." Read more

"...All things considered, we're going with 3stars... It is functional, just doesn't serve my purpose." Read more

"This works great, but recognizes the port marked 1 as controller 2 and visa versa. Also recognizes Atari control sticks." Read more

"This works perfectly for me, with one Genesis controller (6-button)...." Read more

14 customers mention "Ease of setup"10 positive4 negative

Customers find the setup of the product easy. They mention it's simple, well-built, and solid. Customers also say the controllers are easy to configure in the settings. Overall, customers are satisfied with the ease of setup.

"...Installation was automatic, I plugged in the adapter into a USB port and it automatically found and installed the driver..." Read more

"...Bottom line: this cable is the easiest, best way to use a Genesis controller as a PC gamepad. You won't be disappointed." Read more

"...And the Price is cheap. No software to install for Windows. Used with Fusion emulator. Although it should work with any program for gamepad input...." Read more

"Got this for my raspberry pi RetroPie build. The Up and Left directions don't work in Raspbian by default...." Read more

5 customers mention "Build quality"5 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the build quality of the product. They mention it's well-built, reliable, and attractive. Customers also appreciate the solid cable and excellent hardware.

"...it worked perfectly and the actual adapter itself is very simple, well built and solid...." Read more

"Well constructed, solid cable, genesis controllers fit well...." Read more

"Good quality! We played many games flawlessly. Can plug 2 controllers. Thanks!" Read more

"Excellent hardware, flawless emulation..." Read more

5 customers mention "Compatibility"5 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the compatibility of the product. They mention it works with regular Atari 2600 controllers and Genesis controllers flawlessly. It also recognizes Atari control sticks and is a good retro controller adapter.

"...This does work with regular Atari 2600 controllers! and It sort of works with 7800 controllers (the right button does not register)...." Read more

"...Also recognizes Atari control sticks." Read more

"Flawlessly hooks up Sega genesis controllers to USB port. And the Price is cheap. No software to install for Windows. Used with Fusion emulator...." Read more

"Good Retro Controller Adapter..." Read more

3 customers mention "Responsiveness"3 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the responsiveness of the product. They mention it's smooth and has zero perceptible latency.

"...Response is immediate and all buttons are recognized, including MODE which surprised me...." Read more

"...Control with this cable is smooth and responsive, with zero perceptible latency...." Read more

"...the 3 button and 6 button Sega Genesis controller with no lag when you press buttons." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

C. Parmenter
5.0 out of 5 stars Works perfectly with Windows 7 64 bit and Sega Fusion
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2012
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I got this product specifically to use with the Sega Fusion emulator, version 3.64c, on my PC with Windows 7 64 bit edition and it works flawlessly. Installation was automatic, I plugged in the adapter into a USB port and it automatically found and installed the driver (note: this will happen for each USB port you plug it into). I then used both an original and after market controller (Retro-Bit) to use with the emulator and plugged into the adapter.

I don't remember if I "had" to do this but I have set up a number of other controllers through my PC that I just do this automatically, but I also calibrated my controller. I clicked Start on my PC, went to Devices and Printers, right clicked on GENESIS Controller USB, clicked Game controller settings, selected one of the two GENESIS controller USB selections (plugging into 1 on the adapter will be the top selection), then clicked properties. Here in the Test tab you will be able to click buttons and move the controller around to see it is interacting with the PC. Then I clicked the Settings tab and finally calibrate, which will take you through a simple wizard to complete controller calibration.

Finally in Fusion, I clicked Options, Set Config..., clicked the Controllers tab, under Port 1 for the Genesis controllers section I chose 6 Btn Pad, and then GENESIS Controller USB (the one you use will again correspond with the number you plugged the controller into the adapter, top for 1, bottom for 2) for the Use section. Then clicked Define and followed the instructions on the bottom and that was it!

From there it worked perfectly and the actual adapter itself is very simple, well built and solid. This product was worth every penny, simply to enjoy playing these awesome games with a real controller again!
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Bryan
3.0 out of 5 stars Works with Windows, problems with Linux
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2014
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Purchased this product for Linux-based emulation, but Linux isn't reading left or up from the d-pad on either my Sega brand controller or the cheap knock-off version.

Product works fine on emulators that I run off of Windows with either controller. All things considered, we're going with 3stars... It is functional, just doesn't serve my purpose.
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saegiru
2.0 out of 5 stars Does NOT work with Raspberry Pi out of the box!
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2015
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Got this for my raspberry pi RetroPie build. The Up and Left directions don't work in Raspbian by default. So far the only potential fix I can find is recompiling my kernel, which takes HOURS to do. The problem is with the cable itself, in that it doesn't use the HID standards and thus things that adhere to those standards can't read it. If you get one of these to use with Linux, be prepared for some hardships.

https://github.com/retuxx/hid-retrobit

If you want to see potential fixes for it.
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Stephen B
4.0 out of 5 stars Retro Gaming on the PS3?
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2012
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For those that don't know, the PS3 can accept a lot of legacy game system's controllers with the proper adapter. However, the issue you'll run into is which buttons correspond to the ones on the DualShock 3. It's difficult finding information online as to how well these types of adapters work with the PS3, so I thought I'd provide my review of this one. (Note: the mapping mentioned below may be exclusive to this adapter.)

Upon plugging in the adapter and starting up the PS3, it recognized it immediately and mapped both adapter plugs to player 1 and 2 (as labeled on the adapter). Hitting the Playstation button on a DualShock 3 will make the system recognize it as player 3, provided you plug in the adapter prior to starting up the console..

Here is the button mapping for a Genesis 3-button controller:

A = Square
B = X
C = Circle
Start = L2

I tested it with Sonic Ultimate Genesis Collection, since that seemed like a novel idea. All of the buttons within this game can pretty much be re-mapped with the exception of the Start button. This is the only downside with using the adapter, since most of these old games use the Start button to accept menu entries (i.e. "Press Start"). There are work-arounds for this, since you can re-map which controller is player 1, 2, etc. from the XMB. For example, you could switch the DualShock 3 to player 1 to begin a game, and then switch it back to player 3 once the game begins. This isn't ideal, but it does work.

I also tested it with The Simpsons Arcade game from the PSN. The only thing I couldn't do was pause the game, but you can use your DualShock 3 for that. You're able to begin the game by pressing the B button (PS3's X).

All in all, it worked better than I thought it would. The mapping of the Start button is unfortunate, but the adapter is still usable even with this shortcoming. It's a great way to add extra controllers for legacy games that don't require a lot of buttons.
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Dan Fasano
1.0 out of 5 stars Do not purchase
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2014
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This product does not work and it is not worth the money. Do not purchase it is a rip off
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Scruffy
5.0 out of 5 stars Works great, with any game that can use "DirectInput" controllers.
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2013
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I couldn't find much information about non-standard controller compatibility with this adapter, so I'll just let you all know.

This does work with regular Atari 2600 controllers! and It sort of works with 7800 controllers (the right button does not register). Both the 2600's and 7800's buttons register as the Genesis B button.
It will not work with paddles or driving controllers.
The only turbo controller I have is a "High Frequency" 3 button. It does not register the A or B buttons regardless of turbo being on or off, and switching turbo on will make Start and C stop working.
EDIT: My "High Frequency" 3 Button controller has stopped working, and it may be related to this adapter. I'd probably caution against Turbo controllers - or at least 3rd party ones.

Standard 3 button and 6 button controllers work beautifully!
Every game Ive tried accepts it like a regular "DirectInput" controller (The Windows standard before Xinput).
I highly recommend if you wanna play old Genesis/Atari games, or you just love the feel of the Genesis controller.
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Sampo
3.0 out of 5 stars Great, but flawed
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2013
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This works great, but recognizes the port marked 1 as controller 2 and visa versa. Also recognizes Atari control sticks.
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Pierre Diraison
5.0 out of 5 stars Rien a dire
Reviewed in France on June 11, 2014
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superbe adaptateur Genesis megadrive nickel quand je l'es reçu compatible avec vista et même sur un Sevenx64
le câble répond bien a mes attende idéal pour joué a la megadrive a la master system et même a la game gears sur un ordi avec fusion qui est un multi émulateur sega
test concluant avec la Professional fighter 6 bouton
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