8Bitdo M30 2.4G Wireless Gamepad for Sega Genesis Mini and Mega Drive Mini and Switch with 6-Button Layout (White)

Works well and feels great. Also compatible with my Sega Astro City Mini and Taito Egret II Mini

I’ve been using this controller mainly on PC to play classic Sega games and a variety of fighting games, including older Street Fighter titles and newer Tekken releases. While I haven’t tested it with the Sega Mega Drive Mini yet, its performance on PC has been outstanding. The wireless connection is fast and reliable with no noticeable lag during intense gameplay. What stands out most is the D-pad — it’s one of the most enjoyable I’ve used for retro and fighting games. I’m able to pull off special moves with precision and consistency, which really enhances the experience. The controller feels well-built and thoughtfully designed, especially for those who appreciate the classic 6-button layout. Battery life has been solid and the included USB receiver makes setup easy. If you’re looking for a retro-style controller that delivers modern performance, this is a great choice.

This should of been the pack in controller for the sega mini, due to some of the games (street fighter 2, virtual fighter) needing a 6 button layout instead of the 3 button. It works great, very responsive, easy to charge, and the face buttons feel a lil different so you know where your fingers are at over the controller buttons. If I have a problem with this controller, it's that the 6 buttons on the face are a lil too close together. So it's easy to press the wrong button because they are too close together. Other then that, no other problems.

I now own 3 different versions of the 8Bitdo M30 controller:#1) Bluetooth#2) 2.4G wireless w/ Genesis adaptor#3) this 2.4G wireless w/ USB adaptor.The M30 is one of the most responsive and comfortable Genesis/Saturn style wireless controllers available.This USB version works well with both the Sega Genesis Mini and the Sega Genesis Mini 2

I use this controller on a RPi4 with retropie/emulationstation OS. At first I noticed the Select and Home buttons were registering as the same button. Did some searching, hold down Home+DpadUp for 5s to enter X mode. Now Home and Select registered as different buttons. Absolutely perfect for Sega Genesis/32x/Saturn emulation, works great for every 8 and 16 bit system. Ideal for fighting games, the DPad made it easy for me to Ryu in SF2's moves. 100% recommended.

I love this controller but sometimes when I am playing on my Sega Genesis Mini, even though the controller is new (and it happens with the black one too which I also have), the D-pad seems to get "stuck" (not physically) and even though you're not pressing left or right, it moves left or right in the game. Again, my controllers are new. I'm pretty sure there's some bug or issue with these, and it's not my setup, but I can't prove it. 😄

Feels like Genesis controller.I wish the batteries were AA instead of built-in.

Bought the black and white love it on my Sega Mini and Switch.