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Reaowazo Sega Genesis Classic USB Controller for PC and Mac

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Platform : Windows Vista, Mac, Windows XP

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Play on any piece or Mac with USB port
All buttons can be configured
Re live the classic Genesis experience on todays games

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Product information

ASIN

B0080M0C4O

Release date

January 30, 2014

Customer Reviews

152

3.5 out of 5 stars

Product Dimensions

6.75 x 4.5 x 6.5 inches; 5.6 ounces

Type of item

Video Game

Item model number

RB-PC-7017

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

No

Item Weight

5.6 ounces

Manufacturer

Reaowazo

Date First Available

May 5, 2012

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Product Description

Always dreamt of using your Genesis controller with your favorite piece game. Now you can. This USB controller adapter plugs into any piece or Mac with a USB port, giving you that classic Genesis feel. Whether you're enjoying a Sonic the Hedgehog emulator or racking up frags on the hottest piece multi player, now you can go old school with every weapon in your arsenal.

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Customer reviews

3.5 out of 5

152 global ratings

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Customers like how easy it is to use the video game controller. They say it's simple and elegant. However, some customers have reported issues with durability, weight, and feel. They mention that the D-Pad snapped off within 3 months of light use, the weight is about half of the original, and that the buttons feel terrible to press. Customers also differ on quality.

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4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers find the video game controller easy to use and set up. They say it's simple and elegant. Some say that there's no setup or calibration required.

"...No setup or calibration required.My only real complaint is it's size...." Read more

"...Good button feel. SEGA made the best controller design IMHO. Simple and elegant. This is a good enough replica...." Read more

"...Super easy plug'n'play setup and she was ready to game. I recommend these to anybody looking for a cheap solution to pc gaming...." Read more

"easy to use and set up" Read more

68 customers mention21 positive47 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the video game controller. Some mention it works fine, it just feels a little flimsy, and has no problems. It works very well on Genesis emulators, and some feel that the buttons will pop up. Others say it's cheaply made, not Sega quality, and feels cheap.

"...There is no way to use them.Also, the D-pad is a little bit wonky, but that's more an issue with the original Mega Drive controller it's..." Read more

"This controller worked very well on Genesis emulators. The buttons felt a little flimsy, but I dealt with it...." Read more

"...the controller feels 'soft' like if it were to fall, thats it its broken in pieces. the buttons needs a bit more toughening up...." Read more

"...Up is registered as left, down doesn't even function, and though Windows says the diagonals function, they don't feel much like it...." Read more

32 customers mention0 positive32 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the buttons of the video game controller. They mention that the buttons are loose, jiggling, and unsteady. Some say that the Y button starts to stick and the left button malfunctions.

"First off, the negatives. The button mapping is a little schizophrenic. The A, B and C buttons are mapped to 3, 2 and 6 respectively...." Read more

"This controller worked very well on Genesis emulators. The buttons felt a little flimsy, but I dealt with it...." Read more

"...the buttons needs a bit more toughening up. thats what it needs, the controller needs a harder shell...." Read more

"...Right off the bat, the buttons look suspiciously cheaply made, and jut pretty far out from the controller's base...." Read more

10 customers mention0 positive10 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the video game controller. They mention that the D-Pad snapped off within 3 months of light use, and both d-pads snapped after less than 10 hours of overall use.

"...I pushed down so forcefully, the D pad snapped off!" Read more

"...hours of game play, the directional controller on the left, flat out snapped off...." Read more

"...After owning it for about 3 weeks the d-pad broke off. I put up with it, but after a little while the Y button started to stick...." Read more

"...within 30 seconds of hooking it up to my laptop the D-Pad popped off the control. How can a company knowingly sell such a lemon-y POS???..." Read more

6 customers mention0 positive6 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the feel of the video game controller. They mention that the buttons are broken and the D-Pad sits very high. They also say that the controller does not feel like the real one, making it uncomfortable. Customers also say the mode button on the right shoulder feels terrible.

"...The D-Pad feels squishy and unbelievably cheap, each direction has a different feel, right being the worst...." Read more

"...is at least 30% smaller than the Sega original, which makes it uncomfortable...." Read more

"...controller, you are getting what you pay for and it will not feel like the real controller...." Read more

"...The buttons were jiggling and it had a very cheap feel to it. I fired up my Sega Genesis emulator and it works perfectly. No issues at all." Read more

5 customers mention0 positive5 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the weight of the video game controller. They mention that it feels cheap and is about half the weight as the original.

"...The controller is smaller than it should be and very light...." Read more

"...No such luck. The weight is about half of the original, and I really liked my old 6 button because I could easily slide my figure across the keys,..." Read more

"...I'm ok with the fact it feels cheap as it is very light and does not feel sturdy in your hands...." Read more

"The controller is very light and the buttons seem very unsterdy but it works on all sega emulators and does what it says it does." Read more

4 customers mention0 positive4 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the material of the video game controller. They mention it's made from dollar store toy grade plastic that creaks and pops just pushing buttons. Some say that the entire controller is made of cheap plastic.

"It works for what it does. It is cheaply made with with cheap plastic but it works. The buttons shake when I shake the controller...." Read more

"...It's made from dollar store toy grade plastic that creaks and pops just pushing buttons...." Read more

"...XYZ buttons stuck too far out from their seating like dowels. Felt plasticy and over-light." Read more

"D-pad broke within first hour of usage. Cheap plastic on entire controller. Recommend the Hyperkin Inc GN6 controller over this one." Read more

4 customers mention0 positive4 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the size of the video game controller. They say it's small.

"...My only real complaint is it's size. It's based on the smaller model Japanese Mega Drive controller rather than the larger US one...." Read more

"...The other reviews point out the faults here. The controller is smaller than it should be and very light...." Read more

"...Due to its small size, when pressing the A button and down-left diagonal sometimes I find myself pressing on the housing instead of the fully on the..." Read more

"...The controller itself is too light and small compared to the real thing, and the buttons feel almost as fragile as the D-Pad, protruding much too..." Read more

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Gets the job done quite nicely

Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2014

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First off, the negatives. The button mapping is a little schizophrenic. The A, B and C buttons are mapped to 3, 2 and 6 respectively. The X, Y and Z buttons are mapped to 4, 1, and 5 respectively. The mode and start button are mapped to 9 and 10. The D-Pad is set as a Digital Joystick, which works fine. You'll notice that buttons 7 and 8 are not used. There is no way to use them.

Also, the D-pad is a little bit wonky, but that's more an issue with the original Mega Drive controller it's trying to mimic rather than with this reproduction. Just bear that in mind.

The good bits:
Works great. Tried it with the Sega Mega Drive Collection on Steam as well as a few different 3rd party emulators like Fusion and Gens and it works just as you'd expect. The device works just fine right out of the box with Windows 7 with Plug and Play. No setup or calibration required.

My only real complaint is it's size. It's based on the smaller model Japanese Mega Drive controller rather than the larger US one. Not really a big deal though.

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Worked well, although a little flimsy.

Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2013

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This controller worked very well on Genesis emulators. The buttons felt a little flimsy, but I dealt with it. Then, one day, I was playing Kid Chameleon, and I had to duck quickly to avoid an enemy projectile. I pushed down so forcefully, the D pad snapped off!

Not great but ok

Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2014

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looks like the genesis controller but doesnt FEEL like it. the controller feels 'soft' like if it were to fall, thats it its broken in pieces. the buttons needs a bit more toughening up. thats what it needs, the controller needs a harder shell. it works just need to be a bit gentle with them, buy at your own risk

Don't buy this, it's not worth your money.

Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2016

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I am swiftly regretting my purchase of this pile of plastic. I bought this controller to use with a Genesis emulator and Freedom Planet, a game which plays like a Sega Genesis title. Right off the bat, the buttons look suspiciously cheaply made, and jut pretty far out from the controller's base. Pressing down on the buttons gives the impression they're exactly as cheaply made as the rest of this controller. The directional pad... let's just say, it doesn't really work on Freedom Planet. Up is registered as left, down doesn't even function, and though Windows says the diagonals function, they don't feel much like it. Strangely, when I tested it with ZSNES (the SNES emulator I use), it worked fine. Yet it doesn't work with a game made to be played like a Sega Genesis game? Being one who's prone to anxiety, when I found out this was just a piece of junk, I swear I almost broke down completely. This controller is a waste of your time and money. Do not buy this thinking you can use it instead of an actual Genesis controller with a USB adapter to save money. Invest in the adapter, it's much better than this controller. I'm getting a refund ASAP.

Terrible, but it works so far.

Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2014

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I ordered this controller because it was slightly better reviewed than some of the other cheap Sega USB controllers on Amazon. The other reviews point out the faults here. The controller is smaller than it should be and very light. All of the buttons stick up way too high and are super loose, flopping around in their holes. The D-Pad is the worst!!! The D-Pad sits very high and feels terrible to press. When you press it sinks deep into the controller, it almost feels like it might get stuck in there. The D-Pad feels squishy and unbelievably cheap, each direction has a different feel, right being the worst. I've only used it once for about an hour, nothing has fallen off yet, but other people have had that problem. The mode button on the right shoulder feels terrible. I do not recommend this to anyone when for two or three more bucks you can get a much better controller.

I ordered a few of the Play Sega (7-10 bucks) controllers they made for their old game rental website, these are better that the Retro Link but worse than OEM. There are some VERY high priced OEM USB controllers called the SLS Control Pad for the Sega Saturn that are probably the best you can buy, but they run 100-150 bucks. Alternatively, you can buy an OEM controller and get the USB Converter dongle. OEM controllers are pretty cheap, 5-10 bucks, and the dongle is about 10 on Amazon. Also you could use a completely unrelated controller like the 360 controller, but you prolly already have that.

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Generic game controller

Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2017

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Works, not Sega quality but it is functional.

Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2013

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It works for what it does. It is cheaply made with with cheap plastic but it works. The buttons shake when I shake the controller. Using the controller and mashing the buttons the shake don't matter. Good button feel. SEGA made the best controller design IMHO. Simple and elegant. This is a good enough replica.

The shipping is exactly the same as the price of controller but it didn't stop me from getting the good old days nostalgia.

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... don't believe or understand why people would write a bad review on this product

Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2015

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I don't believe or understand why people would write a bad review on this product. I've been using it atleast four times a week for hours and it has no problems. If you take care of your controller it won't break or have issues. The people who buy this and complain are clearly people who have a bad time managing their property. Great buy and would buy again.

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Steeve

Good

Reviewed in Canada on November 7, 2018

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Martin

Schlechte qualität

Reviewed in Germany on May 21, 2017

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Ich habe mich wie ein kleines Kind auf die Controller gefreut, aber nach dem ersten 30 Minuten spielen ist das Steuerkreuz raus gebrochen.

Kann dieses Produkt nicht weiterempfehlen.

Enttäuschend

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Andrea

Rotto dopo 30 minuti di utilizzo.

Reviewed in Italy on December 27, 2016

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Come da oggetto... prodotto scadentissimo. Ne ho comprati due, uno si è rotto. Comprato un terzo, durato 30 minuti (e non ho le dita di un muratore). Non c'è molto altro da aggiungere. Sconsigliatissimo.

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Javier

Tal como yo lo recordaba.

Reviewed in Spain on January 25, 2017

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El tacto y respuesta es tal como la recordaba, muy adecuado para jugar a los juegos de SEGA, sobretodo por la cruceta circular.
Hay un botón en la parte superior derecha del mando en el que pone "MODE" que no sé para qué sirve.

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Danny

Great!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 18, 2016

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I had to download JoyToKey to get it working on certain games but works perfectly.
The build doesn't feel like original controller although it doesn't really matter if you're playing sonic on your break.

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