Retro-bit x Sega: Retro controller of the Sega Mega Drive and Sega Saturn 23 comments
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The controllers of the Sega Mega Drive and Sega Saturn are now officially coming to Europe as a new retro edition with a 2.4 GHz radio for wireless gaming on the PC. Game Outlet Europe also brings retro-bit controllers to Germany via Amazon. But they also fit the old game consoles.
In the controllers, the retro design based on the controllers of the Sega game consoles has been combined with new technologies. For example, they rely on Hall effect chickens that permanently prevent stick drift, four weighted shoulder buttons, a sublime D-Pad and double grabin technology. The controllers are also available in 6 and 8 button variants.
The Sega Mega Drive was already on the market on November 30, 1990 in Europe, while Sega Saturn on July 8, 1995. Anyone who still considers game controllers unbeaten today or simply wants to indulge in nostalgia as a Sega fan in the future.
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Connection also with original consoles
As part of the delivery of each controller, players can choose between two receivers: a dedicated receiver that fits the controller connections of the original console and a USB receiver. The controllers can also be used with original SEGA hardware, the new SEGA MINIONSOLS, most consoles from third-party suppliers as well as Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac, PlayStation 3 and other USB-compatible devices.
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Feeling of the original controller
According to Retro-bit, the controllers were developed in cooperation with Sega so that they not only look like the originals, but also like them. The D-Pad, thumbsticks and action keys should offer the feeling of the old Sega controllers.
In addition, each controller now offers start and select buttons to ensure better compatibility with modern gaming platforms, as well as via a lithium-ion battery, which should allow up to 30 hours of continuous gaming.
The controllers have a micro USB connection that allows for charging or firmware updates. The controller, both wireless receivers, can be housed in a transparent storage case, the manual and the charging cable.
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The full line of Retro-bit 2.4GHz SEGA Controller series products includes:
Retro-Bit Sega Saturn 2.4 GHz Wireless Pro Controller Schwarz – 49.99 Euro*Retro-Bit Sega Mega Drive 2.4 GHz 8-Tasten Wireless Controller Schwarz – 39.99 Euro*Retro-Bit Sega Mega Drive 2.4 GHz BIG6 Wireless Controller Schwarz – 39.99 Euro*Retro-Bit Sega Mega Drive 2.4 GHZ Wireless Controller Purpurrot – 39.99 Euro * Retro-bit Sega Saturn 2.4 GHz Model 2 Schiefergrau Wireless Controller – 39.99 Euro * Retro-bit Sega Saturn 2.4 GHz Wireless Pro controller Weiß – 49.99 euro *
Controllers currently available on Amazon are sometimes already available at prices within the RRP.
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A lifelong video game enthusiast, Julien reviews the latest releases and explores the technologies transforming the gaming world.
