It’s been a very long time coming, however Retro-Bit has introduced that their Sega Saturn Professional Controllers are lastly up for pre-order. These had been teased fairly some time again after which proven off on the Portland Retro Sport Expo final yr, however they’re able to go now. Nearly.

That is the newest in Retro-Bit’s collaboration with Sega. They’ve beforehand launched reproductions of Sega Genesis/Mega Drive controllers, in addition to wired and wi-fi variants of the Sega Saturn controllers themselves. These ones are totally different out of your commonplace Sega Saturn controllers due to the addition of twin analog sticks, rumble, and further shoulder buttons to make them extra useful with trendy consoles and video games.

The controllers are available in each traditional black/gray and unique Japanese white. I imply the sleeker model, not the chunky one which North American received at first. I doubt there’s a lot demand for a copy of that monstrosity. The one listed compatibility is PC. Mac, and “different USB-enabled units.” The sticks are mentioned to make the most of corridor impact, and I’ve heard that thrown round so much, however I don’t actually know what it means—one second.

Oh, okay, that’s neat.

Not the chunky one

Its full identify is the Sega Saturn 2.4 GHz Wi-fi Professional Controller, and, yeah, they don’t use Bluetooth, which is a little bit of a bummer. Lots of people swear by 2.4 GHz, because it usually reduces enter lag, however I discover it so much tougher to work round when connecting it to something apart from its included adapter. Nonetheless, I’ve seen a couple of individuals not too long ago posit the Sega Saturn controller because the apex of controller design with its six face buttons and uncovered D-pad. I’ve all the time been extra of a Tremendous Nintendo gal, however that could be simply due to how I used to be raised.

As talked about, the Sega Saturn Professional Controller is simply the subsequent in a line of collaborations between Retro-Bit and Sega. I’ve used their Sega Genesis controllers, and so they felt fairly spot on. I’ve had somebody inform me that there are discrepancies in the case of efficiency, however whereas that’s utterly plausible, I haven’t skilled that. I’ve heard comparable issues about 8bitdo’s controllers however haven’t skilled issues there, both. Perhaps there’s some luck of the draw.

Preorders for the Sega Saturn 2.4 GHz Wi-fi Professional Controller are open proper now for $49.99. The ultimate product is predicted to ship in Early December.