They're REAL! Retro-bit Saturn Wireless Pro Controller Announced!!
111In this episode, we discuss the news that Retro-bit is finally making their Sega Saturn Wireless Pro Controller official, with a late 2023 ETA to ship. That's right, it's coming THIS YEAR!
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The slow burn seems to be all the rage and storytelling and Hollywood. Teasing audiences with drips and drabs of content, the slow burn is used to keep people's attention over long periods of time. Well, the slow burn can also describe this announcement from Retro-bit, which we first heard about almost 5 years ago.
Retro-bit and Sega teamed up for a collaboration back at CES 2018, 4 and 1/2 years ago. At that time, we had begun to see amazing releases from this partnership. Wireless controllers for the Sega Genesis and Sega Saturn soon graced their websites and got into our hands for testing. Two controllers that were teased at CES seemed conspicuous by their absence, however. That would be the wireless controller for the Sega Dreamcast, one that we have still yet to see any production samples of, and an all-new design for a Sega Saturn controller that featured twin analog sticks. Well my friends, the wait is over and it is official, they're real, as Retro-bit has taken the wraps off the final version of the Sega Saturn Wireless Pro Controller.
From Retro-bit:
The widely praised SEGA Saturn® Control Pad (MK-80116) has received new fine-tuned features for this release. Take your game to the next level with Hall Effect analog sticks to provide 3D Controller support for compatible titles on the SEGA Saturn® with the console
receiver. You can also take the controller to USB®-enabled consoles or devices to keep that
familiar feel with your favorite games. Utilize modern features such as four shoulder buttons,
Home and Select buttons, and button macros for additional features that celebrate all things
SEGA Saturn®
Key features:
• Includes SEGA Saturn® and USB® wireless receivers
• Accompanied with a 3.3ft / 1m USB
-
C® charge cable
• Features dual Hall Effect analog sticks for durability
and precision
• 3D Control Pad support* enabled by macro via console receiver
• Dual analog rumble motors** incorporated in the controller
• Four shoulder buttons, Home, and Select buttons
• Rechargeable 500mAh Li-ion battery
• Compatible with SEGA Saturn®
consoles via console receiver
• Compatible with PC, Mac®, Switch, and other USB®-enabled devices via USB® receiver
• Up to 30ft / 10m wireless range
This is a super-exciting release and the Retro-bit Sega Saturn Pro Controllers are available for pre-order today with an estimated ship date of December 2023. Is this something you're excited about? Do you remember these were in development? Share your thoughts in the comments!
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