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Hyperkin GN6 Premium Genesis USB Controller for PC Mac

Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
6.9
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
153
Old Reviews
95
Unverified
7
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Review Analysis - 51 recent, verified reviews

Detailed Mode
Gaming
 16
controller, sega, sega genesis, retro, genesis
+88%
-13%
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" ...  Helps with some games. ... I use this for my sega emulator on my PC.  ...  "
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" ...  it worked great for it's intended purpose > playing emulated retro games.  ...  "
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" ...  My PC sees this USB device as a generic XInput controller, so it should be compatible with most modern games ... If you've been playing with a modern controller (like an Xbox, Steam or Logitech controller), the buttons and d-pad on this device will feel a little stiff and hard at first, but it'll eventually melt into your hands, and you'll forget you're holding it at all.  ...  "
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" ...  I love how this has all the buttons I need for any genesis game that is on Steam via Sega MegaDrive (genesis) Classics  ...  "
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" ...  got my games back.  ...  "
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" ...  I was wary of getting a USB controller but this baby gives me full control over all of my games.  ...  "
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" ...  A great controller for retro Sega Genesis gaming.  ...  "
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" ...  It worked perfectly and we were able to play two player games by only configuring one of the controllers.  ...  "
Controls
 13
pad, controller, sega, mode button, button
+69%
-31%
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" ...  I was pleasantly surprised with the controller and it feels just as good as the legit Sega 6 button pad.  ...  "
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" ...  It's hard to imagine a better way to play Sonic Mania on Steam than with this excellent replica 6-button gamepad.  ...  "
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" ...  Gen6 button had and still has the best D-pad  ...  "
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" ...  More buttons than a standard Sega Genesis controller, but works great with Kega's Emulator.  ...  "
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" ...  I've compared to my genuine Sega 6-button from the 90's and the feel is nearly identical.  ...  "
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" ...  The D-pad basically feels like the Saturn pad and the buttons move really smooth.  ...  "
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" ...  Just like using the orig 6-button controller from Sega.  ...  "
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" ...  (You will have to map the buttons through the in-system configuration correctly but it can be done with a little trial and error.  ...  "
Comfort
 10
buttons, stiff, pad, responsive, little stiff
+80%
-20%
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" ...  Feels just like the 1993 Genisis with NO lag  ...  "
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" ...  The D-pad basically feels like the Saturn pad and the buttons move really smooth.  ...  "
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" ...  Feels like the real thing.  ...  "
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" ...  It definitely helps capture the genuine feeling of playing Sega Genesis with emulators since most controller with only 4 face buttons never feel quite right.  ...  "
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" ...  Feels super similar to the original.  ...  "
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" ...  Feels just like the old genesis controllers.  ...  "
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" ...  D pad is responsive and feels good, not too stiff, not too soft. ... Lots of gameplay with no worn down thumbs.  ...  "

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