Retro-Bit Announces BIG6 Sega Genesis Wired & Wireless Controllers

In this episode, we share news from Retro-bit gaming about their new controller for the Sega Genesis and USB devices, the BIG6Show more

When we attended the Portland retro Gaming expo in 2019, Retro-bit showed us a number of exciting products they had coming down the pipeline. One of them was a Sega Genesis controller that was inspired by the original Three-button controller, however, it had six face buttons. After quite a bit of testing, research, and development the result is officially coming in 2022, and that is the BIG6.

Retro-bit had a long, hard look at the original 3-button control pad that was released alongside the original console. It was wide, comfortable, and sleek with a unique DPad, a Start button, and the classic A-B-C buttons. Its design provided comfortable ergonomics for long play sessions, which SEGA® was aiming to do by bringing the arcade experience to homes with the Genesis® & Mega Drive. Their team updated the design by adding additional X-Y-Z buttons while incorporating a Mode shoulder button without changing the overall form of the original. It keeps the same feel and shape of the original adding new features to give players a new way to experience their favorite games. Since revealing it, the response has proven to them that they were definitely on the right path.

Wired Genesis Port
Inspired by the original SEGA Genesis® Control Pad, the design of the BIG6 take the wide and sleek look of the original and combines it with the 6-button layout of the Arcade Pad. It also sports a 10ft/3m cable for larger game areas.

● Official SEGA® licensed controller
● Six-button arcade pad layout
● Repositioned Start button made flush to avoid accidental pausing
● Smoothed out DPad for thumb comfort
● Retains the familiar grip and sleek design
● Compatible with SEGA Genesis® and Mega Drive consoles
● 10ft / 3m cable length

BIG6 Arcade Pad with USB®
Inspired by the original SEGA Genesis® Control Pad, the design of the BIG6 take the wide and sleek look of the original and combines it with the 6-button layout of the Arcade Pad while also adding shoulder and menu buttons for modern gaming. It also sports a 10ft/3m cable for larger game areas.

● Official SEGA® licensed controller
● Six-button arcade pad layout
● Retains the familiar grip and sleek design
● Repositioned Start button made flush to avoid accidental pausing
● Smoothed out DPad for thumb comfort
● Additional Home, Select, and shoulder buttons
● Compatible with PC, Mac®, and other USB®-enabled devices
● 10ft / 3m cable length

BIG6 2.4 GHz Wireless Arcade Pad Inspired by the original SEGA Genesis® Control Pad. The design of the BIG6 takes the wide and sleek look of the original and combines it with the 6-button layout of the Arcade Pad while also adding shoulder and menu buttons for modern gaming.
Now re-engineered for wireless gaming, it comes packed with receivers for gaming on your Genesis console or USB-enabled devices.

● Includes SEGA Genesis® and USB® wireless receivers
● Retains the familiar grip and sleek design
● Additional Home, Select, and shoulder buttons
● Includes 3.3ft / 1m USB®-C charge cable
● Rechargeable 500mAh Li-ion battery
● Compatible with SEGA Genesis®/Mega Drive consoles via Genesis receiver
● Compatible with PC, Mac®, and other USB®-enabled devices via USB® receiver
● Up to 30ft / 10m gaming range

FAQ:

Where can these be ordered from?
A: Castemania Games

Are these coming to Europe?
A: YES! But it will be later in the year due to manufacturing and shipping delays

What systems are these compatible with?
A: Sega Genesis/Mega Drive Consoles, Super Retro Trio 3+, Analogue MegaSG, Polymega, and others

Will Black be the only color?
A: For now, yes

How long is the controller cable?
A: 10-ft/3 meters

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