When you are hell-bent on some retro gaming action, sometimes using your Xbox or PlayStation DuelSense just won’t cut the mustard.
The muscle memory from years gone by doesn’t need to fumble around extra sticks and multiple shoulder buttons. Give us a max of six buttons and a d-pad and it will all come flooding back.
We have had plenty of retro game controllers over the years, but this new range from Retro-bit and Game Outlet Europe has now got our attention.
In a landmark collaboration with SEGA, Retro-Bit is bringing us classic controllers from gaming’s golden age to a whole new audience.
Packed with the latest technology suited for modern gaming, you may not want to jump into Call of Duty or Fortnite’s lobby with one, but for the extra nostalgic blast that only playing retro games with a realistic controller can give you, they look just about perfect.
Just like the real deal, only better
Working hand-in-hand with SEGA Retro-bit has ensured that the d-pad, thumbsticks and buttons feel like the real deal, but under the hood are packing some tech advances such as hall-effect switches that should minimise the chance of ever getting the dreaded stick drift – something even Microsoft and Nintendo hasn’t managed to pull off yet.
Each controller’s lithium-ion battery lasts up to 30 hours too, meaning you shouldn’t get caught out with a low charge very often.
Controlling real hardware
Each controller comes with a transparent carry case, but the coolest thing here is that they come not just with a USB dongle for your PC, but also a receiver that fits into original hardware, meaning you can use these controllers with your actual Saturn or MegaDrive / Genesis as a serious retro upgrade.
“Retro gaming is a core part of our business at GOE, and the sector continues to enjoy growth thanks to incredible products like the new range of Retro-Bit wireless SEGA controllers. These devices are ‘retro done right,’ with a keen attention to detail, quality engineering and modern features allowing gamers to use their game pads across a wide variety of devices, said David Karlsson, CEO of Game Outlet Europe.
“We’re thrilled to be able to bring this range to EU gamers and we’re certain that SEGA fans of all ages will love the new range.”
Retro-bit Sega controllers – models and prices
The full controller line-up includes:
- Retro-Bit SEGA Saturn 2.4GHz Wireless Pro Controller Black – £44.99/€49.99
- Retro-Bit SEGA Mega Drive 2.4GHz 8-Button Wireless Controller Black – £34.99/€39.99
- Retro-Bit SEGA Mega Drive 2.4GHz BIG6 Wireless Controller Black – £34.99/€39.99
- Retro-Bit SEGA Mega Drive 2.4GHz Wireless Controller Crimson Red – £34.99/€39.99
- Retro-Bit SEGA Saturn 2.4GHz Model 2 Wireless Controller Slate Grey – £34.99/€39.99
- Retro-Bit SEGA Saturn 2.4GHz Wireless Pro Controller White – £44.99/€49.99
The Retro-Bit 2.4GHz SEGA controllers are distributed across the EU by Game Outlet Europe and are available via Amazon and you can find out more about them at Retro Gaming Controllers
