The 5 Best Sega Saturn controllers (2023 reviews)
It is important to have the well suited sega saturn controller.
In the following post, we will help you to select the best sega saturn controllers.
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Best Overall: Buy: Retrobit Sega Saturn controller READ REVIEWBest retro controller: Buy: Retrobit Saturn controller READ REVIEWBest with Genesis: Buy: retro fighters Sega Saturn controller READ REVIEWBest for Nights: Buy: Sega Saturn controller READ REVIEWBest Saturn controller: Buy: old Skool Sega Saturn controller READ REVIEWBest Overall: Retrobit Sega Saturn controller
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It feels like more of a natural evolution from the 6-button Genesis controller. This is the controller with the sloping shoulders and the d-pad that has the cups at the tip of each directional input. The shoulder buttons on the other hand cannot be interchanged at all, their pivot point is slightly altered, and resized a bit to account for the different kind of microswitch used. For all you tinkerers, this controller is, 90% accurate plastic wise. It does function, and all the buttons work. The cord being much longer is a plus as well.
This controller replicates everything that was good with the original Saturn controller and fixes the flaws it had. The black model is aesthetically the same as originals with the Saturn logo.Why We Like This:
- Near perfect tribute to original controller
- Very responsive and excellent controller for the genesis mini and pc
- Feels every bit as authentic as an original
- Paces with a couple capcom fighting games and the controller is solid
Best retro controller: Retrobit Saturn controller
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This Retro-Bit Sega Saturn controller is nearly identical to the original Sega Saturn model 2 controller released in. It feels like more of a natural evolution from the 6-button Genesis controller. This controller replicates everything that was good with the original Saturn controller and fixes the flaws it had. The pad material is slightly different and again, the buttons have a shorter travel distance before fully pressed. The model 2 controller has the best dpad in gaming, bar none, so that is a very tall order for retrobit.
This is the controller with the sloping shoulders and the d-pad that has the cups at the tip of each directional input. The cardboard is thicker, while the photos and logos are glossy and there is some silver foiling which looks nice.Why We Like This:
- Very responsive and excellent controller for the genesis mini and pc
- Near-perfect re-imagining of a great retro controller
- Near perfect tribute to original controller
- Paces with a couple capcom fighting games and the controller is solid
Best with Genesis: retro fighters Sega Saturn controller
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The retro fighters sega saturn controller should be able to handle its purpose and duties with ease. The Xbox One style analog stick is much more comfortable and precise than the one on the Sega Saturn 3D control pad. It features a modern ergonomic shape, perfect for long playing sessions. It improves gameplay for many saturn games that support standard controllers, but it is not the same as using a saturn 3-d pad. The controller is very comfortable to hold and use, thanks to the contoured hand grips.
The brawlergen plays beautifully on your favorite classic sega systems. It has a similar button and d-pad feel in comparison to the standard sega saturn control pad. It is compatible with the sega genesis/ mega drive and sega saturn systems. This can be used on a sega genesis, Saturn, and on a retro 5,which means you can play nes and snes games with.Why We Like This:
- Left and right shoulder buttons work well
- Has a connector for genesis and saturn
- Need for an analog/digital mode switch
- A solid choice for saturn players
Best for Nights: Sega Saturn controller
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It works well as a standard controller. It is designed for nights into dreams, but has a switch on it that can be switched over to be played with other games as a regular controller with the plus ( + ) pad as well. The trigger buttons for your index fingers feel great during games like Sega Rally and the overall controller is very ergonomic. It even has analog shoulder buttons.
Its functionality is spot on with the Dreamcast controller, which is nice due to the fact that its bigger, and ergonnomically its by far more comfortable than any other controller of its generation. It of course makes the biggest difference with Nights into dreams, which feels like a new game compared to using a D-pad. There's also another important change in the design of the 3D controller.Why We Like This:
- Great controller for nights into dreams
- New and hot release
Best Saturn controller: old Skool Sega Saturn controller
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The old skool saturn controller has the same classic feel and also includes a ten foot cable. It is very light, the D-pad can fall off, and the “c” button is put on upside down. The face buttons and d-pad are also bit stiffer than the original, but the travel distance feels the same so you'll get used to it quickly. This is a very good saturn controller.Why We Like This:
- Buttons are tight but is a good, well built controller
- Good investment for long term
