8bitdo Mod Kit for original Sega Mega Drive 6 Button, NES and SNES controller

Retro-Nerd · 20 July 2018, 20:21

Really nice idea and very good for emulation. Especially the PCB for the MD 6-button controller. Finally wireless (besides the very expensive Joyzz from Krizz for real MD consoles)

https://shop.8bitdo.com/products/mod...-md-controller

Mikerochip · 20 July 2018, 21:34

I saw. All sold out though, when I checked. All we need now is a bluetooth receiver for the Amiga/CD32 and we're all set!!

Retro-Nerd · 20 July 2018, 22:39

Yep, that would be great. I would install the PCB into my Honeybee CD32 controller.

Mikerochip · 20 July 2018, 22:45

I don't know if you know or not, but there is this too:

https://www.engineering.com/Designer...II-Gaming.aspx

I have no idea if the 9pin receiver is Atari/Commodore compatible though. (And it's expensive)

Retro-Nerd · 20 July 2018, 22:51

Have seen it but never noticed the 9-pin receiver. You are probably right. Surely not compatible, especially not with the CD32 button layout.

Retroplay · 26 July 2018, 03:51

I'm quite surprised none of the reviews I read before buying two SF30 Pro controllers mentioned this:
[ Show youtube player ]

Playing platformers can be a frustrating, very frustrating experience...

Retro-Nerd · 26 July 2018, 11:05

I have the SFC30 and SFC30 Pro controllers and no problems at all with the D-pad. First time i heard about it.

edit: Ah, pretty new review. I guess this isn't a global issue with the pads.

idrougge · 26 July 2018, 13:52

That could be poison for certain parts of Super Metroid.

Retroplay · 26 July 2018, 14:45

I'm certainly not the only one with this problem.
https://www.reddit.com/r/miniSNESmod...terrible_dpad/

https://www.reddit.com/r/8bitdo/comm..._inaccuracies/

https://www.reddit.com/r/8bitdo/comm...e_dpad_sensor/
I'll try the tape fix, just need the mailman to deliver the needed Torx T7 to take the controller apart.

Retro-Nerd · 26 July 2018, 16:30

Only nitpicking. I tried to force it on the SFC30 pad. No chance to hit the diagonals accidently.

It can happen on the SF30 pro. But as i said, you have to force it. But only if you press the edges (and only the edges) for a longer time. This is not the way i play. Unless you have a thumb of a giant.

edit: But this is OT in this thread. It's about the Mega Drive PCB from 8bitdo.

Retroplay · 26 July 2018, 16:54

Yes I know, I was just asking if the bad d-pad design on the pcb was fixed.
Apparently it's not from the pics in the link you posted, too bad.

Retroplay · 23 August 2018, 14:47

The tape fix definitely improved the d-pad on my SF30 Pro, no more diagonal misfires.

Here's what I did (not my pad):

Be careful when you take the SF30 Pro apart, there's a small ribbon cable connecting to the PCB on top with the analogue sticks, don't remove it unless you want a headache connecting it again.

KONEY · 23 August 2018, 19:06

Isn't it easier and cheaper to just get an USB adapter?

Retro-Nerd · 23 August 2018, 19:12

It's a bluetooth pad.

Baboon · 24 August 2018, 08:59

Speaking of sega pads sega/retrobit have announced a load of official megadrive/saturn controllers coming soon (Bluetooth and wired)... http://retro-bit.com/blog/post/retro...sega-products/

roondar · 16 October 2018, 10:53

I'm not sure this has been posted on EAB already, but I recently saw an advert for wireless Megadrive controllers from 8bitdo coming in February 2019. This is not a mod kit, but a full controller.

Since these might be (partially) compatible with the Amiga, I figured people might want to know.

https://www.amazon.com/8Bitdo-Wirele...07HB1XFQW?th=1

DamienD · 16 October 2018, 10:58

Yes, has already been mentioned.

Threads merged

clebin · 16 October 2018, 11:56

Awesome. Looks like they're going to sell the Retro Receiver separately, which is great as the Megadrive pad is not my favourite. Any risk of damage to the Amiga with this?

project23 · 16 October 2018, 12:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by clebin

the Megadrive pad is not my favourite.

As a kid I put up with it and thought I was real clever for realising it would work with the Amiga...

...But when I recently bought one thinking 'yeah they're great' I was bitterly disappointed. I mean compared to a comp pro for example its hardly even usable.

So its not just me? Or a bad example? This has the red start button, my original had the grey - i dunno maybe it was better.

John

DanyPPC · 16 October 2018, 13:38

Original 3 Button Sega Megadrive pad is very good, one of the best joypad regarding the directional hat.

I dislike six button model, i prefer the supernes joypad.

20 July 2018, 20:21	#1
Retro-Nerd Missile Command Champion Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Germany Age: 52 Posts: 12,435	8bitdo Mod Kit for original Sega Mega Drive 6 Button, NES and SNES controller Really nice idea and very good for emulation. Especially the PCB for the MD 6-button controller. Finally wireless (besides the very expensive Joyzz from Krizz for real MD consoles) https://shop.8bitdo.com/products/mod...-md-controller

26 July 2018, 14:45	#9
Retroplay Lemon Curry ? Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Denmark Age: 49 Posts: 4,079	I'm certainly not the only one with this problem. https://www.reddit.com/r/miniSNESmod...terrible_dpad/ https://www.reddit.com/r/8bitdo/comm..._inaccuracies/ https://www.reddit.com/r/8bitdo/comm...e_dpad_sensor/ I'll try the tape fix, just need the mailman to deliver the needed Torx T7 to take the controller apart. Last edited by Retroplay; 26 July 2018 at 15:34.

16 October 2018, 10:53	#16
roondar Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 3,408	8bitdo Megadrive/Genesis controlers coming in 2019 I'm not sure this has been posted on EAB already, but I recently saw an advert for wireless Megadrive controllers from 8bitdo coming in February 2019. This is not a mod kit, but a full controller. Since these might be (partially) compatible with the Amiga, I figured people might want to know. https://www.amazon.com/8Bitdo-Wirele...07HB1XFQW?th=1

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20 July 2018, 21:34	#2
Mikerochip Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Ireland Posts: 304	I saw. All sold out though, when I checked. All we need now is a bluetooth receiver for the Amiga/CD32 and we're all set!!

20 July 2018, 22:39	#3
Retro-Nerd Missile Command Champion Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Germany Age: 52 Posts: 12,435	Yep, that would be great. I would install the PCB into my Honeybee CD32 controller.

20 July 2018, 22:45	#4
Mikerochip Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Ireland Posts: 304	I don't know if you know or not, but there is this too: https://www.engineering.com/Designer...II-Gaming.aspx I have no idea if the 9pin receiver is Atari/Commodore compatible though. (And it's expensive)

20 July 2018, 22:51	#5
Retro-Nerd Missile Command Champion Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Germany Age: 52 Posts: 12,435	Have seen it but never noticed the 9-pin receiver. You are probably right. Surely not compatible, especially not with the CD32 button layout.

26 July 2018, 03:51	#6
Retroplay Lemon Curry ? Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Denmark Age: 49 Posts: 4,079	I'm quite surprised none of the reviews I read before buying two SF30 Pro controllers mentioned this: [ Show youtube player ] Playing platformers can be a frustrating, very frustrating experience...

26 July 2018, 11:05	#7
Retro-Nerd Missile Command Champion Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Germany Age: 52 Posts: 12,435	I have the SFC30 and SFC30 Pro controllers and no problems at all with the D-pad. First time i heard about it. edit: Ah, pretty new review. I guess this isn't a global issue with the pads.

26 July 2018, 13:52	#8
idrougge Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Stockholm Posts: 4,332	That could be poison for certain parts of Super Metroid.

26 July 2018, 16:30	#10
Retro-Nerd Missile Command Champion Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Germany Age: 52 Posts: 12,435	Only nitpicking. I tried to force it on the SFC30 pad. No chance to hit the diagonals accidently. It can happen on the SF30 pro. But as i said, you have to force it. But only if you press the edges (and only the edges) for a longer time. This is not the way i play. Unless you have a thumb of a giant. edit: But this is OT in this thread. It's about the Mega Drive PCB from 8bitdo.

26 July 2018, 16:54	#11
Retroplay Lemon Curry ? Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Denmark Age: 49 Posts: 4,079	Yes I know, I was just asking if the bad d-pad design on the pcb was fixed. Apparently it's not from the pics in the link you posted, too bad.

23 August 2018, 14:47	#12
Retroplay Lemon Curry ? Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Denmark Age: 49 Posts: 4,079	The tape fix definitely improved the d-pad on my SF30 Pro, no more diagonal misfires. Here's what I did (not my pad): Be careful when you take the SF30 Pro apart, there's a small ribbon cable connecting to the PCB on top with the analogue sticks, don't remove it unless you want a headache connecting it again.

23 August 2018, 19:06	#13
KONEY OctaMED Music Composer Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Venice - Italy Age: 49 Posts: 666	Isn't it easier and cheaper to just get an USB adapter?

23 August 2018, 19:12	#14
Retro-Nerd Missile Command Champion Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Germany Age: 52 Posts: 12,435	It's a bluetooth pad.

24 August 2018, 08:59	#15
Baboon Moon Monkey Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Plymouth, Devon Posts: 419	Speaking of sega pads sega/retrobit have announced a load of official megadrive/saturn controllers coming soon (Bluetooth and wired)... http://retro-bit.com/blog/post/retro...sega-products/

16 October 2018, 10:58	#17
DamienD Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: London / Sydney Age: 47 Posts: 20,420	Yes, has already been mentioned. Threads merged

16 October 2018, 11:56	#18
clebin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cardiff Posts: 405	Awesome. Looks like they're going to sell the Retro Receiver separately, which is great as the Megadrive pad is not my favourite. Any risk of damage to the Amiga with this?

16 October 2018, 13:38	#20
DanyPPC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Italy Posts: 729	Original 3 Button Sega Megadrive pad is very good, one of the best joypad regarding the directional hat. I dislike six button model, i prefer the supernes joypad.

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