Retro-bit announces SEGA partnership – creating USB and Bluetooth Genesis, Saturn and Dreamcast accessories

[Dav]

Have you ever played a rerelease of a classic SEGA game and felt that it just didn’t feel quite right with a modern controller? Well we could be seeing classic SEGA controllers for modern hardware soon, as retro gaming hardware manufacturer Retro-bit has announced a collaboration with SEGA. The official press release states that the plan is to produce accessories for SEGA’s platforms which includes, but is not limited to, SEGA Genesis, Saturn and Dreamcast. The first products to be released will include accessories that match the quality of the originals, made for use on original hardware as well as USB for PC use and Bluetooth wireless. These new products will debut in the Innex booth #21023 in the South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center during CES 2018.

This is very exciting, as games like Sonic Mania, Jet Set Radio HD and NiGHTS HD all would benefit from the original controllers. Also, the notion of a new Dreamcast pad for original hardware being made in 2018 is just sort of crazy and cool. Also, new USB Saturn pads would be amazing.

Read the full press release after the break

RETRO-BIT® ANNOUNCES SEGA® LICENSING AGREEMENT TO PRODUCE ACCESSORIES FOR SEGA GAMING PLATFORMS

First Products to be Officially Unveiled at CES 2018

POMONA, CA, December 19, 2017– Acknowledging the continual growth of the retro-gaming market, Retro-Bit, a premier publisher and manufacturer of classic gaming products, today announced a licensing agreement with SEGA of America to produce accessories for SEGA’s gaming platforms, including but not limited to the SEGA Genesis, SEGA Saturn and SEGA Dreamcast.

The first products and concepts under the agreement include several accessories that feature the same great quality as their original Sega counterparts like the original console port, but also with modern upgrades such as a USB® port for PC compatibility and Bluetooth® wireless technology. These new products are slated to debut in the Innex booth #21023 in the South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center during CES 2018.

“With retro gaming on an upswing, we are pleased to offer officially SEGA licensed accessories in their original format as well as apply the innovative classic gaming enhancements that have become the hallmark of Retro-Bit,” said Titi Ngoy, President and CEO at Innex Inc. the exclusive distributor of Retro-Bit. “We’re excited to unveil the first of these new products and concepts at CES, and do so alongside an exciting 2018 product catalog.”


http://segabits.com/blog/2017/12/19/ret ... cessories/

[Corredor X]

Definitivamente, a melhor notícia do ano para os colecionadores, conseguiu ganhar do cheirinho (delicioso) do Mônica relançado em caixa de papelão da TT sendo deslacrado. Para quem curte a ausência dos fios, são três dos consoles mais problemáticos para se conseguir um bom resultado. O Mega e o Saturn ainda dá para se arranjar uns adaptadores ou então um mod um pouco mais complexo, agora o DC era praticamente caso perdido. Ou você usava controle de PS2 com adaptador (matando a funcionalidade da tela do VMU na mão, a graça da coisa) ou então comprava um projeto de uns caras gregos que, apesar de sensacional, era guardado a sete chaves por eles e não-reproduzível. Dois memory cards internos, possibilidade de usar VMU e rumble, bateria boa e conexão com o PC para fazer backup dos saves. Pena que a brincadeira custa mais de R$ 600 em valores de hoje por CADA controle.

Apesar de feliz com a notícia, tenho certo receio da empresa... O controle sem fio de N64 lançado por ela não é lá essas coisas e os demais acessórios também não tem uma fama muito boa. É quase certo que precisarão de uns ajustes para ficar como os originais, mas já é mais de meio caminho andado.

[Dav]

Retro-bit SEGA USB and Bluetooth Genesis, Saturn and Dreamcast accessories revealed!



Last month we shared the news that Retro-bit would be creating USB, bluetooth and classic controllers for the SEGA Genesis, Saturn and Dreamcast, with the products debuting at CES 2018. Well CES 2018 is happening now, and images of the Retro-bit SEGA products are online! The community section of the RGT 85 Facebook page and Madlittlepixel show us just what we can expect from the new line of products. After the break, let’s check out the images and see what we can see!



The SEGA Genesis will have a slick new SEGA Genesis six button Bluetooth Arcade Pad for use with PC, Mac, iOS, Android, and the original SEGA Genesis/Mega Drive using the Bluetooth Receiver (sold separately).


Also available for the Genesis is the standard Genesis/Mega Drive six button pad as well as a USB version. Retro-bit are also releasing new AC Power Adapters, Stereo Audio S-Video Cables and standard AV Cables.



The SEGA Saturn will see a Bluetooth Control Pad for use on Steam, PC, Mac, Android, iOS, and Saturn with the Bluetooth Adapter. Also available will be a USB Control Pad.


The blurry pic above also shows a variety of Saturn controllers for original hardware, including an all black version, a black with colored buttons version, a white version and a gray version. Extension cables and AV cables are also going to be available.



The Dreamcast will see a Bluetooth Controller, presumably for Steam, PC, Mac, iOS and Android, as well as compatible with the original Dreamcast hardware via a Bluetooth Receiver (sold separately). Also available will be a USB controller, and controllers for the original hardware in black (without the SEGA Sports branding) and the standard white. A VGA box is being released, as well as S-Video cables and power cables.

All-in-all, this is a very exciting partnership which will lead to some really awesome controllers. I know I want to get my hands on all the bluetooth controllers as well as extra white and gray Saturn pads and the black Dreamcast controller. Bye bye, money! No clue what the cost is, but we’ll be sure to share more as we hear it!

http://segabits.com/blog/2018/01/10/ret ... -revealed/

[Corredor X]

SÓ VI PRECIOSIDADES ALI ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[Jair]

Pois é boas novidades. De ontem o rumor de um mini saturn e dreamcast cresceu. Eu não acredito mas enfim, rumores.

[overday]

[Gutem]

Ola amigos!

Excelente noticia, espero que funcionem a contento.

Bem que essa empresa poderia fazer um upscaler com saída HDMI com preço acessível!

Um abraço!

[celsojunflu]

O que eu realmente não entendo é o pq da SEGA própria não fazer isso. Parece que n querem ganhar dinheiro, ainda mais agora, q o retrogaming virou modinha...

[overday]

Conseguiram estragar o negócio, parabéns. Mostraram agora as versões definitivas e transformaram as versões Bluetooth em em monstruosidades com sticks analógicos, e não mais exatamente como os controles originais, conforme haviam anunciado.

https://youtu.be/e6dWyAvuMKc

[DrasgonDigger]

Achei da hora, pq eles devem ter pensado nas pessoas que provavelmente usariam os controles no PC tb.

[Dav]

Pelo que entendi vai ter versoes com o sem analogico como com e sem fio para videogame e usb
o problema e chegar aqui...com alta do dolar e essa nova taxa do correios...



http://www.sega-mag.com/GC+2018+++date+ ... -10984.htm

[overday]

Como pode ser visto, não existe versão bluetooth sem os analógicos, de modo que assim não tem como jogar sem fio no console original com um controle igual ao original, só esse adaptado com analógico e botões extras.