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Before I dive into my specific experience with this gamepad, let me run through its on-paper features.

I say almost, as next to my original six button pad, there are few deliberate differences.

Retro-bit wireless Genesis controller next to Dr Eggman plush, Japanese Sega Mega Drive, and old CRT TV with Sonic 2 on screen

I can also already hear some of you wiseacres shouting about the red start button.

My other gripe is that there’s no Bluetooth included here.

What can I say, I’m a sicko.

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