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Sega Genesis Model-1650 Controller OEM 3-Button Design Tested & Working
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Manufacturer description
Original Sega genesis controller, cleaned, tested, and working
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Sega Genesis Model-1650 Controller OEM 3-Button Design Tested &… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the controllers & gamepads category. Sega's controllers & gamepads lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
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Full Specifications
| color | black |
|---|---|
| buttons | 3 |
| connector | DE-9 |
| connection | wired |
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