Reddit mentions of Retro-Bit Official Sega Genesis USB Controller 8-Button Arcade Pad for Sega Genesis Mini, Switch, PC, Mac, Steam, RetroPie, Raspberry Pi - USB Port - Black

https://www.amazon.com/Retro-Bit-Official-Controller-8-Button-Raspberry/dp/B07P37ZGTF/ref=sr_1_3?crid=G9CIFB3EEBF8&keywords=retrobit+sega+genesis+controller&qid=1568634851&s=gateway&sprefix=retrobit+%2Caps%2C164&sr=8-3


https://www.amazon.com/Retro-Bit-Official-Controller-RetroPie-Raspberry/dp/B07NY43VCR/ref=sr_1_9?crid=G9CIFB3EEBF8&keywords=retrobit+sega+genesis+controller&qid=1568634869&s=gateway&sprefix=retrobit+%2Caps%2C164&sr=8-9

Yes. There are official controllers sold by Retrobit. Sega collaborated with them to make them. https://www.amazon.com/Retro-Bit-Official-Controller-8-Button-Raspberry/dp/B07P37ZGTF/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=SEGA+Genesis%C2%AE+8-button+Arcade+Pad+with+USB&qid=1569549258&sr=8-1

I can vouch for the retro bit sega controller personally. Feels just like the real thing. My only complaint is that it's small but I'll be trying out the Saturn one soon when I get it.

I mean how is it different from https://www.amazon.com/Retro-Bit-Official-Controller-8-Button-RetroPie-Raspberry/dp/B07P37ZGTF/ which also has the 6 button layout and is already available?

You can get an official USB right now... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P37ZGTF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_6I82CbJSWX8XS

There is even a clear blue version or a Saturn USB controller if you so desire. 😉

https://www.amazon.com/Retro-Bit-Official-Controller-8-Button-RetroPie-Raspberry/dp/B07P37ZGTF

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https://www.amazon.com/Retro-Bit-Official-Controller-8-Button-RetroPie-Raspberry/dp/B07P2B7SKH

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https://www.amazon.com/Retro-Bit-Official-Saturn-Controller-RetroPie-Raspberry/dp/B07NY43VCR

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https://www.amazon.com/Retro-Bit-Official-Saturn-Controller-RetroPie-Raspberry/dp/B07NZ2T32L

These are PC controllers with D input & X input toggle, so you would need a verified working adapter if you want to use on PS4.

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http://www.brookaccessory.com/detail/86711304/

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http://www.brookaccessory.com/detail/22846686/

Something like these adapters, while the controller is in X input mode, might work (not verified) for PS4.

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http://www.jasenscustoms.com/otto-diy-sanwa-v2

Or you can stop torturing yourself, get an arcade stick / fightstick with Sanwa JLF and modify it.

https://www.amazon.com.au/Retro-Bit-Official-Controller-8-Button-Raspberry/dp/B07P37ZGTF/ref=asc_df_B07P37ZGTF/?tag=googleshopmob-22&linkCode=df0&hvadid=341772656632&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6488507338728445847&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9071855&hvtargid=pla-757950035037&psc=1

Where are you located?

https://smile.amazon.com/Retro-Bit-Official-Controller-8-Button-Raspberry/dp/B07P37ZGTF/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=retrobit+genesis&qid=1571804520&sr=8-4

They're $20 on Amazon shipped w/ Prime.

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https://nerdist.com/article/sega-genesis-mini-6-button-controller/

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the 8 button is most sought after for future mods, i don't recall anyone selling sega branded ones(yet). buying the console from amz japan is only option right now for sega brand 6 button

8bitdo 8 button (best brand my opinion)

https://www.amazon.com/8Bitdo-Wireless-Gamepad-Original-Genesis-Drive/dp/B07HB1XFQW/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=8bitdo%2Bgenesis&link_code=qs&qid=1567709732&s=gateway&sourceid=Mozilla-search&sr=8-3&th=1

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or 8 button "retro-bit' officially licensed for the mini:

https://www.amazon.com/Retro-Bit-Official-Controller-8-Button-Raspberry/dp/B07P37ZGTF/ref=sxin_2_ac_d_rm?ac_md=0-0-Z2VuZXNpcyBtaW5p-ac_d_rm&crid=3PYE018YK90LD&keywords=genesis+mini&pd_rd_i=B07P37ZGTF&pd_rd_r=3d9be6b3-59bf-467d-ac97-ac823a59af78&pd_rd_w=BmPf4&pd_rd_wg=l4fMV&pf_rd_p=d29bc9bc-49e2-46b8-bc05-387917c341ec&pf_rd_r=H6G4M3XSR1BGDDF2WDVY&qid=1568908633&sprefix=genesis%2Caps%2C287

This doesn’t solve the issue, but contrary to what others are saying, this controller allows D-pad movement for Link’s Awakening:

[Retro-Bit Official Sega Genesis USB Controller 8-Button Arcade Pad for Sega Genesis Mini]
(https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P37ZGTF)

It still sucks to hear though that the SNES controller dpad doesn’t work for movement and I’m sure getting this one controller for just Link’s Awakening isn’t ideal. But I thought I’d put this out there in case there are other controllers out there where the dpad does work.

Retro-bit makes an 8 button controller which has two shoulder buttons that is compatible with the Genesis Mini. I purchased one a few months ago. Though the 8bitdo one might be wireless.

You can order $20 retrobit USB controllers on Amazon. They come in a box closely modeled after the original 6-button box, which is nice.

I haven't used the 3-button pads with my Genesis Mini; I went straight to the 6-button retrobit.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P37ZGTF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_tpKHDbWZX8J5J

Assuming you play on PS4:

Hori Fighting Stick Mini 4 (about $50) https://www.amazon.com/HORI-Fighting-Stick-Mini-PlayStation-4/dp/B014KXMEW4

Hori Fighting Commander (about $45) https://www.amazon.com/Fighting-Commander-PlayStation-Officially-Licensed-4/dp/B01GVOFIAA

Mayflash F300 (about $55) https://www.amazon.com/Mayflash-F300-Arcade-Joystick-Switch/dp/B019MFPLC0

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If you play on PC, all of the above works, along with:

Retro-Bit Sega Genesis USB Controller (about $20) https://www.amazon.com/Retro-Bit-Official-Controller-8-Button-Raspberry/dp/B07P37ZGTF

8bitdo M30 2.4G (about $25) https://www.amazon.com/8Bitdo-Wireless-Gamepad-Original-Genesis-Drive/dp/B07HB1XFQW

8bitdo M30 Bluetooth (about $30) https://www.amazon.com/8Bitdo-Bluetooth-Gamepad-Nintendo-Android-Genesis/dp/B07MSN1NPC

Qanba Carbon (about $60) https://www.amazon.com/Qanba-Joy-Stick-Carbon-PS3-PC/dp/B01HSQE7IY