Retro-Bit’s Sega Saturn Pro Controllers slaps some sticks on your (possibly) favorite controller
It’s been a long time coming, but Retro-Bit has announced that their Sega Saturn Pro Controllers are finally up for pre-order. These were teased quite a while back and then shown off at the Portland Retro Game Expo last year, but they’re ready to go now. Almost.
This is the latest in Retro-Bit’s collaboration with Sega. They’ve previously released reproductions of Sega Genesis/Mega Drive controllers, as well as wired and wireless variants of the Sega Saturn controllers themselves. These ones are different from your standard Sega Saturn controllers because of the addition of dual analog sticks, rumble, and extra shoulder buttons to make them more functional with modern consoles and games.
The controllers come in both classic black/grey and original Japanese white. I mean the sleeker version, not the chunky one that North American got at first. I doubt there’s much demand for a reproduction of that monstrosity. The only listed compatibility is PC. Mac, and “other USB-enabled devices.” The sticks are said to utilize hall effect, and I’ve heard that thrown around a lot, but I don’t really know what it means—one second.
Oh, okay, that’s neat.
Its full name is the Sega Saturn 2.4 GHz Wireless Pro Controller, and, yeah, they don’t use Bluetooth, which is a bit of a bummer. A lot of people swear by 2.4 GHz, as it often reduces input lag, but I find it a lot harder to work around when connecting it to anything other than its included adapter. However, I’ve seen a few people recently posit the Sega Saturn controller as the apex of controller design with its six face buttons and exposed D-pad. I’ve always been more of a Super Nintendo gal, but that might be just because of how I was raised.
As mentioned, the Sega Saturn Pro
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