Amazon UK finally have the megadrive branded version, but not usb. They've got wireless and original port. Maybe the same as the states where the usb came shortly after.
I ordered two of the wired ones the moment I found out about the Big6. The OG 3-button controller is probably my all-time favorite controller design ever.
The 1989 launch genesis 3-button controller with the red accented D-pad Arrows & A, B & C buttons is such an awesome fun iconic looking controller. The more comfortable larger batarang form factor in the hands give it the edge over the 6 Button too imo. But the D-pad & 3 buttons just don't feel as snappy or intuitive to use. Then again, maybe the silicone membrane replacement buttons that i ordered aren't up to snuff compared to the quality of what Console5 is selling. Nobody else that i know of selling them, so getting the proper feel of it's D-pad and buttons isn't happening unless you're maybe buying one sealed in a box.
I ordered two wireless versions, but returned them due to them not working correctly on Hakchi-hacked mini. The 8 button wireless pads Retro-Bit put out earlier worked perfectly, but due to bad part availability they stopped making them. Managed to source two 'version 1' wireless 8-button pads from an independent shop that still had a couple. Very glad I found those still.
Interesting, I've not had any issues with them. I have had to return an 8bitdo controller because the battery died on the second week of using it. They were very good at sending a replacement though.
@@RetroGamerBoy I thought about those as well, but I liked the concept of modern, officially licensed Sega controllers, so I went with Retro-bit. I now have four of the wireless 2.4 gHz 'old' Retro-bit 8 button variants and they're alle pretty much okay. One had a bit of a waek tolerance on the shell around the right shoulder button, so had to trim that a bit, but now everything's honky-dory. Did you have issues with the Big6 and the mega drive mini? Ik read somewhere that they won't work well with a hacked mini, but do work well on a vanilla mini.
Thanks for the news and the review Mike. I'm a big fan of the original 3 button so I've been looking forward to this and was bummed when it was delayed. But now it's here and I'll be getting one soon.
You put in a lot of effort to test on so many systems. Thank you for all this work! I love that the wired Big6 doesn't even need the Mode button to work with those few troublesome 3 button games. I've always loved the old fat 3 button game pad and it will be fun a new superior version of it!
I always loved the 6 button Genesis controller, because it was so great for arcade style beat 'em ups and fighting games. Two of my favorite kinds of Genesis games. Cool video!
This was in depth and superb from a presentation standpoint to a reviewing standpoint. The original Sega pad did feel pretty rigid. The 6 button pad was an important release for Sega players, but, growing up, my hands simply had trouble with the smaller form factor of the original 6 button pad. It was better than the original 3 button pad in every way except size. The Saturn pad, to this day, even with my oversized hands, is the best retro pad for me. Playing 2D fighters on the rolling D-pad feels perfect. Everything feels just right, which is something that was hard to say about the original Sega Genesis pad. This Big 6 pad seems like it’s in a good place, and it looks like it’s bigger than the Saturn S Pad, but with its improved D pad. It’s strange that the wired pad is missing L and R shoulder buttons, which limits it from being used with certain games. It’s also nice to see that the wireless pad comes with a Genesis wireless receiver, as well as a USB receiver.
I don't think there were any official games released on the MD/Genesis that used L&R. The original 6 button pad only had the mode button on the right shoulder.
Just got mine today and it's a bit of a let down, mainly because of the awkward placement and indented Start button. Every time i go to press it just feels weird and the middle of my thumb ends up rubbing against the top face buttons. They Should of placed it in the middle of the controller just like the 6 button. Stupid decision on their end, but I guess they wanted to stay more faihful to the original design. Plus, the D-pad isn't quite as reliable as the 6-button's either. Yup. RB's 6 button pad is still the definitive genesis controller imo. There's nothing really to improve on other than it's boring nearly all black aesthetic. I'd still rather use the Big6 over the original 1989 red accented 3 button genesis controller just because it's D-pad feels too hard and ridged. 2nd 3-button(White accents) variant that released in 91 was it? improved the D-pad a little, but it's still not as good as the Big6's. I hear the 3rd 3 button that launched in 1993 has a d-pad that's closer to the 6 button pad, so that's probably the one you want to check out. But even then, you can't get quality '3-button' console5-tier silicone button membrane replacements to make the buttons feel brand new again. As is, the A, B & C buttons will feel a bit sloppy Vs the snapper more tactile premium face buttons of both the 6 button and big 6.
Do they let you do the level select cheat in Sonic the Hedgehog? The USB Retro-bit controllers I have don't respond to me pressing A and start at the same time.
Yup I've just tried it with both the wired and wireless controller and it works. For anyone reading this you need to hold A on the title screen and press up, down, left, right, start. This will give you the level select screen.
I grew up playing fight games on the genesis and playing Street Fighter 6 with this controller is heaven! it's a bit difficult to play MK1 because of the ex-moves but no joke they did a top-notch job on these best fighting game d pad on the market no contest.
@@RetroGamerBoy - This is awesome - I will get it, but its not the Definitive pad. - Give me the Saturn wired pad with a Megadrive connector - and thats the ultimate pad, - and while I am dreaming - Give me a Sega Arcade Stick with top-quality parts. Happily pay $350 for that. - or a Agetec Stick or The Virtua Stick.
My favorite controller will still be this Honest brand pad I have. It is full size with six size big buttons, but the top 3 are turbo A, B, and C, which I find more useful than tiny X Y and Z buttons.
This is what the 6-button Mega Drive controller should look like in the first place, not like a small boomerang. This new controller from Retro-bit Big6 is a copy of the very rare Majesco MK-1470 that came with the Super Mega Drive 3 by Tec Toy in the late 1990s. (A very limited release in Brazil and North America). Regarding this new Big6 controller..., it bothers me that the START button is right above the x-y-z button so that I don't accidentally press it when playing Street Fighter 2 or similar games. They should have left the start button as in the MK-1470 model. I love the fact that it works with the PS3. This gamepad from Retro-bit is my next purchase :-) P.S. I would like that companies like Retro-bit or 8bitdo make a wireless gamepad for the original Xbox.
Respect for showing Story of Thor! Hang on didn't you say you weren't buying the mini 2 😛 For those who like the look are in a for a treat but I preferred the old 6 button design myself.
I look forward to pick up the big 6. But I hope the silicone D pad holds up better in quality compared to the older 6 button genesis controller they released prior. I still love that controller but the D pad is not quite on par. Hopefully the big 6 is Superior in quality
So I'm thinking of buying the Big 6 or the Saturn controller (wired) for my Genesis mini. I've held a Saturn controller before. Not sure which one to get..
steep price tag but worth it , i have the wired retrobit 6 button but i always love the feel of the 3 button the best so comfortable in the hands and the d-pad is 100x better on the original 3 button (alot of people love the raised dpad on the 6 button but i think the big 6 is Superior) this control is a god send for any sega fan
Seems pretty cool. I'm a bit curious if it works with Wonder Boy in Monster Land on the Master, since that one is infamous for not working with the Mega Drive pads for some reason.
I have had others talk about the dpad in street fighter how it does moves you dont want it to or something to that effect? Have you seen any of that? Im on the fence but alot of other reviews have a problem with the dpad?
Ive not had an issue with it. I've had it for just over a month. I'm playing Thunder Force 4 at the moment and I've not had any issue. It's felt authentic to me. But I can only offer my personal opinion and experience of the pad.
I've heard that bit I've had no issues. I've been using the wireless 8-button pads pretty much exclusively for a year and have not had an issue. I play around 20hrs a week on the Mega Drive setup. The only I don't use it is when Power Stick is needed or if there are compatibility issue. Then tend to be with all the new indie releases. Although the Big6 seems to have fixed these.
I would love to get a couple of those. I prefer the wired ones because I don't like batteries. Eventually all batteries die and no longer take a charge. Also, wireless adds some delay. Plus, wired controllers give me more nostalgia than then wireless.
@@RetroGamerBoy It is always nice to have a super long cable. I had to buy extension cables for most of my consoles. I think only the PS2 and NES cables were long enough for me.
Awesome looking pad. Wtf don't more controllers come out with the 6 buttons layout??!! Why is only the 4 snes button more popular. Makes no sense to me😅
Hey Mike, how's the dpad? I own a saturn and mega drive branded USB controllers by retrobit and the dpad was a bit lacking in terms of confort and diagonal precision. I found the M30 much better Did they improve it in the big6?
This is a much better dpad! I liked the 3 button controller but the dpad is probably the most painful one ever made - it had really sharp edges. Will probably look into one (already have 2x retrobit USB 8-button). Wierd they placed the Start button like this, hopefully it is indented enough not to be pressed by accident.
Wowww, i've always wanted a 6 button controller while it's being the same size as a 3 button Controller :( However my wish is granted, only the difference is it's almost 25 years later However i still want one for the PC to work with emulation which is fairly accurate and decent these days
I bought the wired version and i use it with my mega drive console. One basic negative thing is that the "start" button is deep on surface of the controller and is not easy to press it. Has any one else check it?
I have the same issue. I know why they have it flat, so you don't accidently press it. But I think it should have been repositioned. Even if it did not look as authentic.
How is your Big 6 controller holding up? I really like mine but my first one just broke the other day after a couple of months. I've also had a broken d pad on Retro Bit's regular 6 button controller so I'm curious if this is a common issue with all their Sega controllers or maybe I just was unlucky with my Big 6. Any thoughts? Thanks Mike.
I like the size of the 3 button controller, but everything else I prefer the 6 button. I do have the retrobit wireless 6 button and like it a lot. I am curious if I’d like this one or another smaller 6 button. Kinda torn
I used the wireless Retro bit 6 button mostly. But now I have this, and the fact that it has better game compatibility, I use the B6 almost exclusively.
I still have my button high Frequency controller from when I was a kid it is the same size as a OG 3 button but with 6 buttons and Turbo selector but the dpad isn't very good. I'm definitely gonna get this Big 6 in both wired and wireless it's just too bad it doesn't have Turbo.
This looks like it might be the closest thing to the official Sega infrared pads. Imo those feel the best out of any genesis pad by far. This one looks promising.
Does the wireless one work properly with sonic 3D this time? Cuz their wireless 6 button didn't without an undate. Mike I found another Mega Drive shooter for you to try called Whip Rush check it out 👍
The wired one works fine. You can hold down spin and move Sonic around without it releasing the spin. And I've also tested the Big6 wireless and that works as well. Happy days.
I went into cex today and saw the wired big 6 on sale next to an OG 6 button. Didn’t realise until now it’s a new controller . There’s only £2 difference between them in price so which one would you recommend? Thanks for another awesome video 😎👍🏼
If you don't have an OG 6 then I would personally pick that up first. The wired Big6 has a different form factor and has none of the compatibility issues the OG 6 has so that would be great if you are not bothered about and OG set of controllers.
I wish Retrobit or 8bitdo would just create a 2.4G wireless Genesis controller that nearly replicates the original look of the 1989 Red accented 3-Button genesis controller, but possibly a bit smaller, with smaller buttons(similar to the 6 button's A, B, C 'and' it's D-pad). Instead we keep getting these bland looking black & Grey weirder knock offs that lack character. I'd have to try this one for myself, but so far they've done and incredible job replicating the 6 button genesis controller. Feels premium and super snappy!
@@RetroGamerBoyI still bought one. However they could of put the grey start button on it above the buttons. They still had room if they moved the Sega Genesis logo or made it smaller. Pretty sure most people care about the same button placement and not so much about the logo.
Sure ill pick one up when they release the Megadrive version, I do use their previous wireless 6 button as my main Mega Drive controller, wish they had just put the start button in the middle tho like on the previous model, the recessed button just looks hard to press and gives no nostalgia not being the pill shaped button. Wrong place would be better than wrong button.
I don’t know man, I got 3 of them due to failures upon receipt, the wireless versions. None of them would work with my Genesis Mini (gen 1). The D-pads just would not work. The buttons would work somewhat. I even made sure I charged to full just in case. I even wondered if it was my Mini, but any other controllers I connected worked perfectly fine. So, they are set to be returned and refunded. I hope others have a better experience than me.
I understand why they have done it. If it was raised in the same place you would hit it every time you went to press the top row. Maybe they could have considered repositioning it.
I'm not sure it is. I've just opened it up and taken a picture of it. It's up on my community page. It looks like a similar design to the MK1 pad released in the 90s. Of course we then had a revision on the OG3 which added that odd disc on the back.
These look great but durability & build quality is an issue with a lot of these retro pads,I’m still using an ASCII PAD MD6 circa 1993 that I’ve had from new and it’s a fabulous pad.
I've got the Pro pad 2s and they are great. The lack of plastic regulations in the 80s and 90s meant we got stuff that will still be here when the earth ends.😂
I play on original consoles almost exclusively. The only emulation I use is when I take my Mega Drive Mini with me on overnight work trips to plug into the TV in the room. I like the look of the wireless Big 6 but I'm really concerned about lag, because I swear I already notice a tiny bit of lag on the Mega Drive Mini already. Has there been any lag testing done on the wireless version do you know?
@@RetroGamerBoy no idea, I had to order / find a Sega Dreamcast ASCII Gamepad ...cause the OG D-Pad has bruised my thumb from Street Fighter Alpha 3...but who knows maybe they got something in the works
I did not find a game that supports the L&R. But that doesn't mean it won't. I know they can firmware update the wireless controller, so maybe they can increase support that way.
Классный контроллер 👍 Интересно, а он будет работь с устройствами на андроиде? Часто езжу в командировки и играю на эмуляторе прямо на телефоне. Сейчас использую контроллер М30 от 8bitDo, в принципе очень удобный контроллер, но для меня слегка маловат. Надо присмотретьсяк этому контроллеру и почитать его характеристики на предмет совместимости)
Not really a fan of the original 3 button controller design over the 6 button one. There is also a reason the start button was moved to the centre because it looks way too cramped. It actually reminds me of those cheap turbo controllers from back in the day that added an extra 3 buttons but even they had the sense to move the start button placement. The L and R buttons on the wireless controller also look unusable for extended play. I'll stick with my 8bitdo M30.
I've had so many issues with my M30s, I'm on the 4th one. Two were wireless controller failures, and one the d-pad broke. But it helps that there is plenty of choice out there for us, I'm more than happy for these companies to make more stuff for us. We can then choose what suits us.👍
Sega never had a 6 button controller in the original form factor, but if you can find a picture I will stand corrected. There were a few 3rd party controllers like the tecniche and the competition pro.
You didn't sound rude😁👍 the MK-1470 was not an official Sega pad. It's was built by Tec Toy and distributed by them and Majesco. They licenced the Sega brand and distributed consoles, games, and peripherals. I guess you can say it's second party rather than 3rd party, the same as the Big6. The Big6 is not a first party Sega pad it's second party. But very cool to see it again. I had completely forgot about it. Thanks.
I don’t see why they don’t just rerelease The official sega Genesis wireless controller. They inferred designed one. & they want to improve the controller Why dont they slide the set of buttons a little bit higher on the controller. 😒
I guess it depends on what their licence with Sega allows the to do. Sega will have sign off and they may have wanted a controller that conformed to the classic design.
they did worst thing - they made much more distances between the buttons, which is so unconvenient. 3-button controller dont have this huge spaces between buttons, I dont understand why its so hard just to make it as it was in original but just adding more buttons, thats all((( but no( they made a mess again((
If this is a controller you are interested in you can buy the Wired controller from here👉retro-bit.com/big6
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Amazon UK finally have the megadrive branded version, but not usb. They've got wireless and original port. Maybe the same as the states where the usb came shortly after.
@@ennahh76 right, off I go to Amazon.
I ordered two of the wired ones the moment I found out about the Big6. The OG 3-button controller is probably my all-time favorite controller design ever.
It is awesome.
Me toooo. Love the big boomer with its fat buttons
The 1989 launch genesis 3-button controller with the red accented D-pad Arrows & A, B & C buttons is such an awesome fun iconic looking controller. The more comfortable larger batarang form factor in the hands give it the edge over the 6 Button too imo. But the D-pad & 3 buttons just don't feel as snappy or intuitive to use. Then again, maybe the silicone membrane replacement buttons that i ordered aren't up to snuff compared to the quality of what Console5 is selling.
Nobody else that i know of selling them, so getting the proper feel of it's D-pad and buttons isn't happening unless you're maybe buying one sealed in a box.
I ordered two wireless versions, but returned them due to them not working correctly on Hakchi-hacked mini. The 8 button wireless pads Retro-Bit put out earlier worked perfectly, but due to bad part availability they stopped making them. Managed to source two 'version 1' wireless 8-button pads from an independent shop that still had a couple. Very glad I found those still.
Interesting, I've not had any issues with them. I have had to return an 8bitdo controller because the battery died on the second week of using it. They were very good at sending a replacement though.
@@RetroGamerBoy I thought about those as well, but I liked the concept of modern, officially licensed Sega controllers, so I went with Retro-bit. I now have four of the wireless 2.4 gHz 'old' Retro-bit 8 button variants and they're alle pretty much okay. One had a bit of a waek tolerance on the shell around the right shoulder button, so had to trim that a bit, but now everything's honky-dory. Did you have issues with the Big6 and the mega drive mini? Ik read somewhere that they won't work well with a hacked mini, but do work well on a vanilla mini.
Just wanted to say mad respect for the time and effort you put into trying this out via so many different consoles. Very impressive and thorough work!
Sounds like you want to play on his MegaDrive 🤣🤣🤣 he will be using his 10 button mode
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My name is Mike, and I have a problem.
NO. A new version of 3D saturn controller with dual analogsticks? YES.
That would be cool.
Thanks for the news and the review Mike. I'm a big fan of the original 3 button so I've been looking forward to this and was bummed when it was delayed. But now it's here and I'll be getting one soon.
Awesome 👍
@@RetroGamerBoy Yeah, it's great. I got mine about a week ago and I'm ready to order a second because I know I just found my new favorite controller.
You put in a lot of effort to test on so many systems. Thank you for all this work!
I love that the wired Big6 doesn't even need the Mode button to work with those few troublesome 3 button games.
I've always loved the old fat 3 button game pad and it will be fun a new superior version of it!
I'm really impressed with the pad. The wired version is now my go to controller.
@@RetroGamerBoy I love hearing this! Hopefully the Big6 will also stand up to the test of time. Looking forward to getting mine.
I always loved the 6 button Genesis controller, because it was so great for arcade style beat 'em ups and fighting games. Two of my favorite kinds of Genesis games. Cool video!
It helped the console get more expansive experiences. Without it they would have been stuck with early 90 games.
This was in depth and superb from a presentation standpoint to a reviewing standpoint. The original Sega pad did feel pretty rigid. The 6 button pad was an important release for Sega players, but, growing up, my hands simply had trouble with the smaller form factor of the original 6 button pad. It was better than the original 3 button pad in every way except size. The Saturn pad, to this day, even with my oversized hands, is the best retro pad for me. Playing 2D fighters on the rolling D-pad feels perfect. Everything feels just right, which is something that was hard to say about the original Sega Genesis pad. This Big 6 pad seems like it’s in a good place, and it looks like it’s bigger than the Saturn S Pad, but with its improved D pad. It’s strange that the wired pad is missing L and R shoulder buttons, which limits it from being used with certain games. It’s also nice to see that the wireless pad comes with a Genesis wireless receiver, as well as a USB receiver.
I don't think there were any official games released on the MD/Genesis that used L&R. The original 6 button pad only had the mode button on the right shoulder.
I didn't saw this MD 6 Button controller model before! Thanks for showing us this cool 6 buttons controller, I loved it!!👍
No problem 👍
Cool controller. It really is what we always wanted, and after 25 years we finally got ;)
And BTW I love your vids, they truly are top quality.
They had these whole time called honeybee controllers there was 10 of them for 30 years
It's very cool to still be getting peripherals for the console so long after official support stopped.
@@RetroGamerBoy indeed
Just got mine today and it's a bit of a let down, mainly because of the awkward placement and indented Start button. Every time i go to press it just feels weird and the middle of my thumb ends up rubbing against the top face buttons. They Should of placed it in the middle of the controller just like the 6 button. Stupid decision on their end, but I guess they wanted to stay more faihful to the original design. Plus, the D-pad isn't quite as reliable as the 6-button's either. Yup. RB's 6 button pad is still the definitive genesis controller imo. There's nothing really to improve on other than it's boring nearly all black aesthetic.
I'd still rather use the Big6 over the original 1989 red accented 3 button genesis controller just because it's D-pad feels too hard and ridged. 2nd 3-button(White accents) variant that released in 91 was it? improved the D-pad a little, but it's still not as good as the Big6's. I hear the 3rd 3 button that launched in 1993 has a d-pad that's closer to the 6 button pad, so that's probably the one you want to check out.
But even then, you can't get quality '3-button' console5-tier silicone button membrane replacements to make the buttons feel brand new again. As is, the A, B & C buttons will feel a bit sloppy Vs the snapper more tactile premium face buttons of both the 6 button and big 6.
Do they let you do the level select cheat in Sonic the Hedgehog? The USB Retro-bit controllers I have don't respond to me pressing A and start at the same time.
Yup I've just tried it with both the wired and wireless controller and it works. For anyone reading this you need to hold A on the title screen and press up, down, left, right, start. This will give you the level select screen.
I grew up playing fight games on the genesis and playing Street Fighter 6 with this controller is heaven! it's a bit difficult to play MK1 because of the ex-moves but no joke they did a top-notch job on these best fighting game d pad on the market no contest.
I started with three buttons back in the day with SF2. After 2 days of that rubbish I went out and bought a 6 button pad.
I bought two of these to use with my MegaRetron. Definitely a great addition for my big man hands!
Saturn compatibility is pretty awesome. Great video! 😀
It is awesome. Probably not a killer feature, but backwards compatibility is always appreciated.
@@RetroGamerBoy - This is awesome - I will get it, but its not the Definitive pad. - Give me the Saturn wired pad with a Megadrive connector - and thats the ultimate pad, - and while I am dreaming - Give me a Sega Arcade Stick with top-quality parts. Happily pay $350 for that. - or a Agetec Stick or The Virtua Stick.
I love it too!
I love the 3 button controller it's big and fits nicely in my hands, the only time I connect a 6 button is when I want to play fighting games
It's a nice and comfortable controller. I'm glad they have released this.
My favorite controller will still be this Honest brand pad I have. It is full size with six size big buttons, but the top 3 are turbo A, B, and C, which I find more useful than tiny X Y and Z buttons.
I guess they were drawing inspiration from the original 6 button controller.
I love mine had for week seems like dpad bit bigger than my older smaller retrobit controllers, it's few cm smaller than og but it's 99.9 perfect
They are very authentic, and I love the official branding.
@@RetroGamerBoy indeed I just wish start button was white 😆 cuz hard me see it by x y button
Waiting for my Big Six to ship. Preorder the Wireless one but still planning on the wired one also.
They are both great.
I have the big six wireless and I did find a compatibility issue with Virtra Racing Genesis. Has to be in 3 button mode to steer car.
Really, that's interesting.
This is what the 6-button Mega Drive controller should look like in the first place, not like a small boomerang.
This new controller from Retro-bit Big6 is a copy of the very rare Majesco MK-1470 that came with the Super Mega Drive 3 by Tec Toy in the late 1990s. (A very limited release in Brazil and North America).
Regarding this new Big6 controller..., it bothers me that the START button is right above the x-y-z button so that I don't accidentally press it when playing Street Fighter 2 or similar games. They should have left the start button as in the MK-1470 model.
I love the fact that it works with the PS3.
This gamepad from Retro-bit is my next purchase :-)
P.S. I would like that companies like Retro-bit or 8bitdo make a wireless gamepad for the original Xbox.
It would be cool to start seeing some controllers for the GPU generation.
I like that it works on the PS3. Very informative video 👍
That was a surprise, it's given new life to my digital Sega collection on the console.
Any tips on pairing the controller to the ps3? I haven’t had any luck and have followed the directions included.
Respect for showing Story of Thor! Hang on didn't you say you weren't buying the mini 2 😛 For those who like the look are in a for a treat but I preferred the old 6 button design myself.
I was very lucky and got the mini and mini 2 for Christmas.
@@RetroGamerBoy that’s cool 😊 enjoy Tokyo, I loved it when I was there and wish I could easily go back!
I like the Big6 looks good to me I would like to get the Big6 wired controller for my Mega Drive so thank you for the review Mike 👍
I like the mix of modern and classic design, and the official licence is cool.
Can you tell us information about the 5 copies of The Getaway for PS2 in the background? are they graded?
No, those are award plaques given by Sony to dev teams. That part of my games room has my awards that I have earnt from working in the games industry.
I look forward to pick up the big 6. But I hope the silicone D pad holds up better in quality compared to the older 6 button genesis controller they released prior. I still love that controller but the D pad is not quite on par. Hopefully the big 6 is Superior in quality
It feels fine. Obviously I can't talk to longevity or durability as it's not been out long.
So I'm thinking of buying the Big 6 or the Saturn controller (wired) for my Genesis mini. I've held a Saturn controller before. Not sure which one to get..
I've not played with the Saturn controller so I couldn't give any comparison advice.
Awesome review Mike! Definitely gotta get the wireless one! 👍
Awesome, they are great controllers.
steep price tag but worth it , i have the wired retrobit 6 button but i always love the feel of the 3 button the best so comfortable in the hands and the d-pad is 100x better on the original 3 button (alot of people love the raised dpad on the 6 button but i think the big 6 is Superior) this control is a god send for any sega fan
Great video Mike! Thank you!
No problem 😁👍
Seems pretty cool. I'm a bit curious if it works with Wonder Boy in Monster Land on the Master, since that one is infamous for not working with the Mega Drive pads for some reason.
I don't have it on the MS otherwise I would have tested it out for you😥
Im really interested in a wireless big 6 when the European branded ones arrive. Do you happen to know if they will work on the Analogue Mega SG?
They’ll definitely work, all the other Retro-Bit Mega Drive controllers do, and the SG is the king of all Mega Drive games and peripherals!
@@Tarquin23 thanks for letting me know! Looks like I’ll be buying one in the future then.
@@rickpayne4324 you’re welcome! Happy to help 👊🏻
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I have had others talk about the dpad in street fighter how it does moves you dont want it to or something to that effect? Have you seen any of that? Im on the fence but alot of other reviews have a problem with the dpad?
Ive not had an issue with it. I've had it for just over a month. I'm playing Thunder Force 4 at the moment and I've not had any issue. It's felt authentic to me. But I can only offer my personal opinion and experience of the pad.
@@RetroGamerBoy ok cool thanks for your honest review 👍 😀
I'm excited about receiving mine! I am a bit disappointed by how massive the wireless dongle is, though
I'm not sure why it's so big. Maybe it's has a really long antenna in it😅
Someone should make a list of what games are best played with this controller or an equivalent 6 button pad.
It would be good to get a compatibility list. I imagine it's hard to put together, you need to test all PAL, Genesis, and MDJ games.
Great video, I will have to get one or two when the Pal versions release 👍
I'll be getting the PAL versions for sure.
I'm curious to hear how well it holds up long-term; I know retro-bit has problems with durability on some of their products
I've heard that bit I've had no issues. I've been using the wireless 8-button pads pretty much exclusively for a year and have not had an issue. I play around 20hrs a week on the Mega Drive setup. The only I don't use it is when Power Stick is needed or if there are compatibility issue. Then tend to be with all the new indie releases. Although the Big6 seems to have fixed these.
I would love to get a couple of those. I prefer the wired ones because I don't like batteries. Eventually all batteries die and no longer take a charge. Also, wireless adds some delay. Plus, wired controllers give me more nostalgia than then wireless.
I use the wired version exclusively on the MD. That long cable is amazing.
@@RetroGamerBoy It is always nice to have a super long cable. I had to buy extension cables for most of my consoles. I think only the PS2 and NES cables were long enough for me.
the wired version is also easier to find when you get frustrated and throw the controller ;p
Awesome looking pad. Wtf don't more controllers come out with the 6 buttons layout??!! Why is only the 4 snes button more popular. Makes no sense to me😅
Nostalgia sales maybe 🤷
Is there a version of this with "Mega Drive" on the front instead?
I believe there is a version coming.
@@RetroGamerBoy That's good to hear.
Has Retrobit solved the phantom battery drain that affects most of their controllers?
I'm not sure. I've not had the pad long enough to see if this is a problem.
Hey Mike, how's the dpad? I own a saturn and mega drive branded USB controllers by retrobit and the dpad was a bit lacking in terms of confort and diagonal precision. I found the M30 much better
Did they improve it in the big6?
It's been my go to controller, since I got it and it feels perfect. I use the wired version.
This is a much better dpad! I liked the 3 button controller but the dpad is probably the most painful one ever made - it had really sharp edges.
Will probably look into one (already have 2x retrobit USB 8-button). Wierd they placed the Start button like this, hopefully it is indented enough not to be pressed by accident.
The start button has the opposite problem. It's a little hard to press the button. I end up looking down at the pad to see where to press.
Sega Genesis love still going strong in 2023 👍
It's amazing
Love your stuff brotha
Awesome, thanks 👍
Wowww, i've always wanted a 6 button controller while it's being the same size as a 3 button Controller :(
However my wish is granted, only the difference is it's almost 25 years later
However i still want one for the PC to work with emulation which is fairly accurate and decent these days
It's great for emulation. It help make it a more authentic experience.
I bought the wired version and i use it with my mega drive console. One basic negative thing is that the "start" button is deep on surface of the controller and is not easy to press it. Has any one else check it?
I have the same issue. I know why they have it flat, so you don't accidently press it. But I think it should have been repositioned. Even if it did not look as authentic.
@@RetroGamerBoy The thing is that in a case of emergency needing of pressing the "start" button, is not easy to find it...
Why is so difficult put also the Turbo button?!
I don't know what their license with Sega allows.
How is your Big 6 controller holding up? I really like mine but my first one just broke the other day after a couple of months. I've also had a broken d pad on Retro Bit's regular 6 button controller so I'm curious if this is a common issue with all their Sega controllers or maybe I just was unlucky with my Big 6. Any thoughts? Thanks Mike.
Mine is still going strong. I just finished a 5hr playing session. The start button is a little awkward, but other than that it's all good so far.
@@RetroGamerBoy okay good to know. Thank you. I'll look at it that I was unlucky with the first and will put my order in for a second.
You know what this would go excellent with? A 10th Generation Sega Console.
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Nice one Mike Great video
Thanks mate👍
I like the size of the 3 button controller, but everything else I prefer the 6 button. I do have the retrobit wireless 6 button and like it a lot. I am curious if I’d like this one or another smaller 6 button. Kinda torn
I used the wireless Retro bit 6 button mostly. But now I have this, and the fact that it has better game compatibility, I use the B6 almost exclusively.
I still have my button high Frequency controller from when I was a kid it is the same size as a OG 3 button but with 6 buttons and Turbo selector but the dpad isn't very good. I'm definitely gonna get this Big 6 in both wired and wireless it's just too bad it doesn't have Turbo.
You could probably mod it so that it did.
Can you use the L and R buttons on genesis games?
Nope. There were no games designed for them. This is for use with more modern consoles.
Hi would you recommend I should buy the wired version of the Big6 controller
This looks like it might be the closest thing to the official Sega infrared pads. Imo those feel the best out of any genesis pad by far. This one looks promising.
It's very good, and has been my main pad for the last month now.
The wireless Retrobit pads don’t work well with the Mega SD
I’ll be getting the wired version of this.
I play with the wired pad.
Does the wireless one work properly with sonic 3D this time? Cuz their wireless 6 button didn't without an undate. Mike I found another Mega Drive shooter for you to try called Whip Rush check it out 👍
The wired one works fine. You can hold down spin and move Sonic around without it releasing the spin. And I've also tested the Big6 wireless and that works as well. Happy days.
Sounds like you remember my comment from another video, that's nice man thanks. Brings a year to me eye 😉👍
A year to my eye I love predictive text 🤦😂
I went into cex today and saw the wired big 6 on sale next to an OG 6 button. Didn’t realise until now it’s a new controller . There’s only £2 difference between them in price so which one would you recommend? Thanks for another awesome video 😎👍🏼
If you don't have an OG 6 then I would personally pick that up first. The wired Big6 has a different form factor and has none of the compatibility issues the OG 6 has so that would be great if you are not bothered about and OG set of controllers.
I wish Retrobit or 8bitdo would just create a 2.4G wireless Genesis controller that nearly replicates the original look of the 1989 Red accented 3-Button genesis controller, but possibly a bit smaller, with smaller buttons(similar to the 6 button's A, B, C 'and' it's D-pad).
Instead we keep getting these bland looking black & Grey weirder knock offs that lack character. I'd have to try this one for myself, but so far they've done and incredible job replicating the 6 button genesis controller. Feels premium and super snappy!
I ordered the wireless controller now iam going to have to pick up a wired one to complete the set 😂
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They didn't put the start button in the middle that bugs me big.
I guess they wanted to replicate the original 3 button controller.
@@RetroGamerBoyI still bought one. However they could of put the grey start button on it above the buttons. They still had room if they moved the Sega Genesis logo or made it smaller. Pretty sure most people care about the same button placement and not so much about the logo.
Sure ill pick one up when they release the Megadrive version, I do use their previous wireless 6 button as my main Mega Drive controller, wish they had just put the start button in the middle tho like on the previous model, the recessed button just looks hard to press and gives no nostalgia not being the pill shaped button. Wrong place would be better than wrong button.
I think they wanted to remain as close as possible to the original design.
Esta muy bonito el control
I really like it.
@@RetroGamerBoy a seguir jugando Bro 👍👌
beautiful!
Yes they are😅
I don’t know man, I got 3 of them due to failures upon receipt, the wireless versions. None of them would work with my Genesis Mini (gen 1). The D-pads just would not work. The buttons would work somewhat. I even made sure I charged to full just in case. I even wondered if it was my Mini, but any other controllers I connected worked perfectly fine. So, they are set to be returned and refunded. I hope others have a better experience than me.
Are you talking about the Big6 or an early controller.
@@RetroGamerBoy the Big6. I got the wireless one.
my only thing is esthetically, aí don't like the indentation they put where the buttons go
I understand why they have done it. If it was raised in the same place you would hit it every time you went to press the top row. Maybe they could have considered repositioning it.
6:09 I'm in this video and I don't like it. How did you get this footage?! HOW DID YOU GET INTO MY HOUSE?!
Through the door
I'm always in your house. Tom and I live under the floorboards and eat the scraps of food that fall through the cracks.
Does it work on a PS2 with OPL Pademu?
I've not tried to be honest.
@@RetroGamerBoy What about PS3, do both the wired and wireless versions work on a PS3?
@@DandyDNA the wireless version does.
Is beyond oasis your favorite genesis game too??
It's one of my favorites
Yes, it is
This is still my go-to pad
Warning the d-pad wears out and break really quickly. It's the same d-pad as the old controller.
I'm not sure it is. I've just opened it up and taken a picture of it. It's up on my community page. It looks like a similar design to the MK1 pad released in the 90s. Of course we then had a revision on the OG3 which added that odd disc on the back.
Oh, it has all the smaller face buttons from the 6B one. No thanks then. The big ABC buttons were what was great about the 3 button controller
The Saturn controllers beat em all. The L and R buttons really make it the superior one of them all.
The Saturn controller was good. A kind of evolution of the Genesis 6 button.
These look great but durability & build quality is an issue with a lot of these retro pads,I’m still using an ASCII PAD MD6 circa 1993 that I’ve had from new
and it’s a fabulous pad.
I've got the Pro pad 2s and they are great. The lack of plastic regulations in the 80s and 90s meant we got stuff that will still be here when the earth ends.😂
This isn’t out yet is it?
The Genesis wired controller is available now.
I had mine for a week
@@macgyver6999 on the castlemania site still says preorder. Did you buy from them?
@@matthewk5350 I bought mine on eBay for $17 like over a week ago
@@macgyver6999 ah yeah I’d rather have a brand new one not used.
hello you make a video on Pig quest for c64?
I'll take a look.
@@RetroGamerBoy its a worth, is a amazing game
I play on original consoles almost exclusively. The only emulation I use is when I take my Mega Drive Mini with me on overnight work trips to plug into the TV in the room. I like the look of the wireless Big 6 but I'm really concerned about lag, because I swear I already notice a tiny bit of lag on the Mega Drive Mini already. Has there been any lag testing done on the wireless version do you know?
I did not do specific lag testing. But I did not notice any.
@@RetroGamerBoy OK, thanks dude
now.. if they did something like this for the dreamcast...
What would the Dreamcast version of this be?
@@RetroGamerBoy no idea, I had to order / find a Sega Dreamcast ASCII Gamepad ...cause the OG D-Pad has bruised my thumb from Street Fighter Alpha 3...but who knows maybe they got something in the works
Something so I don’t need a VMU anymore!
L/R work on Genesis? 8BitDo does, but that RetroFighters Gen/Saturn controller did not work, that was the worst controller I have used.
I did not find a game that supports the L&R. But that doesn't mean it won't. I know they can firmware update the wireless controller, so maybe they can increase support that way.
@@RetroGamerBoy I have mine on the way, but that's no good... the 8BitDo makes playing Xeno Crisis so much better using L/R
You're telling me Sega still has an office dedicated to handing out licenses for the 34 year old console?
Yup, and an approvals proccess.
You said X Y and Zed but you forgot the P F 😆
I said it silently under my breath😂
Классный контроллер 👍 Интересно, а он будет работь с устройствами на андроиде? Часто езжу в командировки и играю на эмуляторе прямо на телефоне. Сейчас использую контроллер М30 от 8bitDo, в принципе очень удобный контроллер, но для меня слегка маловат. Надо присмотретьсяк этому контроллеру и почитать его характеристики на предмет совместимости)
Unfortunately it's not blue tooth but wireless. You need a USB dongle.
@@RetroGamerBoy Жаль конечно, но возможно в следующих моделях производитель предусмотрит блютуз)
Is it compatible with Xbox One / Series X|S?
I did not test that, sorry.
Cool 😎
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Not really a fan of the original 3 button controller design over the 6 button one. There is also a reason the start button was moved to the centre because it looks way too cramped. It actually reminds me of those cheap turbo controllers from back in the day that added an extra 3 buttons but even they had the sense to move the start button placement. The L and R buttons on the wireless controller also look unusable for extended play. I'll stick with my 8bitdo M30.
I've had so many issues with my M30s, I'm on the 4th one. Two were wireless controller failures, and one the d-pad broke. But it helps that there is plenty of choice out there for us, I'm more than happy for these companies to make more stuff for us. We can then choose what suits us.👍
@@RetroGamerBoy really? I have two and have never had a single issue with either. You are right it's good for choice though.
usual dpad broke and now my wireless receiver is dead after trying to update.....dont bother with this its just painful
I've had no issues. It's been my main pad for the last year.
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Kinda really expensive here in russia compare to the recent 8bitdo m30 gamepad with xbox support. But yeah, design looks neat.
I guess it depends on the official Sega License matters to you or not.
FYI sega made an original big six……. They are just hard to find
Sega never had a 6 button controller in the original form factor, but if you can find a picture I will stand corrected. There were a few 3rd party controllers like the tecniche and the competition pro.
@@RetroGamerBoy sorry I did not intend to sound rude…… please look up sega MK-1470. The original big six
You didn't sound rude😁👍 the MK-1470 was not an official Sega pad. It's was built by Tec Toy and distributed by them and Majesco. They licenced the Sega brand and distributed consoles, games, and peripherals. I guess you can say it's second party rather than 3rd party, the same as the Big6. The Big6 is not a first party Sega pad it's second party. But very cool to see it again. I had completely forgot about it. Thanks.
the original ones were better from sega! the dpad on the retro-bit ones always break 😢 you will be lucky to still be using it after 6 months
I'm a year in with the controller and have had no issues.
I usually love Retro-bit. But this controller looks like more bad news... for my wallet
All it needs is the Mega drive logo on it for me to buy anything. 😅
I don’t see why they don’t just rerelease
The official sega Genesis wireless controller. They inferred designed one.
& they want to improve the controller
Why dont they slide the set of buttons a little bit higher on the controller.
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I guess it depends on what their licence with Sega allows the to do. Sega will have sign off and they may have wanted a controller that conformed to the classic design.
they did worst thing - they made much more distances between the buttons, which is so unconvenient. 3-button controller dont have this huge spaces between buttons, I dont understand why its so hard just to make it as it was in original but just adding more buttons, thats all((( but no( they made a mess again((
I pretty sure the space is the same. Do you mean between the A, B, and C buttons?
@@RetroGamerBoy yeah.
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NO the 6-button controller came out decades ago... sorry thats reality.
Ok
Fierce shit.Never take it!!!The response speed is simply no.The character does not respond in time to button presses.
Did you Google translate this text. I don't know what you are saying here.
I have the big six wireless and I did find a compatibility issue with Virtra Racing Genesis. Has to be in 3 button mode to steer car.
3 comments for 3 buttons😅
@@RetroGamerBoy yt is weird. I only commented on it once lol. Dont know how it done that. Sorry.😊
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