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I would try to disable the Mega-SD's in-game hooks (no pun intended), like in-game reset and in-game menu. After all it does affect the game's button layout, to this could very well be the cause.

I was actually excited to give this a whirl, because it did make sense that it might've caused problems, sadly, that did not fix the issue. LOL! I even just tried all 5 of the Sega CD BIOS versions that I have and it didn't help either. I'd be curious to know if other people are having this issue. I wonder if it's something weird with my Genesis model and particular motherboard or something. Just tried the Sega CD version of Hook, NHL 94 and Batman Returns. In all of these, the C button behaves as start. What's really odd is that in NHL 94, while I'm playing, the C button will randomly function as it's supposed to and will shoot the puck... But, then at other random times, it will pause the game. I'm so confused.

Well it looks like this is a known issue with other people... Looks like Retro-Bit didn't fully test these that well with a Sega CD, which seems rather odd. What a bummer. I wouldn't have bought this line of controllers had I known they weren't properly functional. I'd imagine this could be remedied with some dongle updates, but maybe not. This reddit thread is 9 months old now.

https://www.reddit.com/r/SEGAGENESIS/co ... ontroller/

Are you within your return window?

I am not. They even sent me a replacement controller because I genuinely had no idea what was going on at first. They accidentally sent me a wireless Saturn pad instead of a Genesis one. I tried the Saturn pad with the Genesis dongle and it did the same thing, C button functioned as the Start button on Sega CD games.

*Fart noise

I got the wireless Saturn pad for the Switch about a week ago...hot damn, I think this thing might've practically retired my RAP V. I've never used a dpad this good - including my old Saturn one - and I've owned almost everything from the NES to the PS4. There wasn't even an adoption curve, almost right away I was getting further in the games I've been working on than normal. It was immediately noticeable that I was making quicker & more precise micrododges.

I've used Retrobits saturn controller for PC for a 100 hours of gameplay and it just suddenly stopped registering completely. Maybe the PCB connection came loose? I bought this thing like 4-6 months ago?

My first controller was the one for the Sega Saturn and the d-pad busted. I'm losing faith in this product.

@Retro-Bit
This was two months ago. Where is our firmware fix? The BT controllers don't have these issues so it shouldn't be much effort for your dev(s) to fix it and post an update. Please don't leave this unresolved. Customers base future purchase decisions on past product support. This is important.

I have had SO much bad luck with these retro controllers for use on PC. First I bought an 8-bit do 6 button pad where the first one had a sticking d-pad and the second one had really unreliable bluetooth with repeated inputs etc. Then I bought the Retrobit Saturn 2.4Ghz pad. First one, the microswitch on the left shoulder stopped clicking and the battery would drain when not in use. The second one, the battery also drains when not in use!! Someone here mentioned performing the reset on the back and then doing a full charge. Giving that a go. I really, REALLY do not want to go through another return. There's clearly a software problem here.

I'm also pretty peeved it seems to permanently be registered as a controller in Windows, even when off. When in X-Input mode, this means my main controller (Xbox One) is always the second controller, which many PC games won't acknowledge. The only workaround is to make sure I switch it back to DInput every time I stop using it. This seems to ensure XInput controllers take priority as controller one. Really silly oversight.

@Retro-Bit

Ah, I'm glad I found this thread. The GF got me one of clear Saturn pads (new) off eBay for Xmas.
From the off, it was kind of creaky when pressing right, but I put it down to something being slightly misaligned or whatever and figured it would settle down. Went completely last night, won't register the right input, something behind the dpad is missing.

Not sure what my rights are here, do I return to the seller or contact retro-bit directly? Was defo brand-new, box was still sealed, I still even have the cable ties.

Pretty bummed about this, it was infinitely superior to the 8bitdo SP30 I own (dpad on that still doesn't feel like the SNES original), but I've never had a piece of hardware fail on me after such little use (maybe 20 hours since Xmas).

Most companies will only honor their warranty if you buy from an authorized dealer. However, I had one of my pads malfunction and I emailed them and all they asked was what kind of pad it was and they sent me a new one for free. They didn't ask for proof of purchase or where I bought it. Obviously, this might vary depending on who answers your email, but it's worth a shot.

Dropped them an email, thanks for that.

I had a faulty second hand Saturn pad and the dpad right direction stopped working. They sent me 2 x spare parts for free, easy to replace with just a screwdriver and a little time.

Yeah hats off to Retro-bit. They shipped me a brand new Saturn controller free of charge. I don't even remember what issue I was having with the original one

I've bought six MD and Saturn controllers in total now and generally they are quite good.

It's been 8 months Retro-Bit. Can you give us an update on this? Why have we still not received a firmware update to fix these issues???

The battery on my Saturn pad seems to be improving. It's just a hunch but I wonder if the drain only happens if the pad shuts down in XInput mode as I've been making sure to set it to DInput before it turns off (to prevent it staying registered as controller 1 in Windows). It's odd the controller stays active in Windows, even when powered off.

Interesting. Lots of posts about the battery issue but no one's had that thought yet. Please update us!

Would be nice if the RB rep would come back, too..

Well, the battery ran out with probably no more than 3-4hrs of use (rough guess). The fact that it always runs out right after switching it on and never while in use suggests it is draining while 'off'. There's definitely a problem with the firmware. I've had two of these now and they're both the same. I have emailed Retrobit but no reply yet.