Control Pad

Review by: Andrew Hernandez

DESIGN:
It's nothing fancy, but it's one of my favorite controllers out there. I like the way it's got a shiny surface with the awesome "Sega Saturn" logo in between the D-pad and the action buttons. Also, the big Shift buttons make it appear more sophisticated. Appealing to the eye. --8.8

CONTROLLABILITY:
This controller's got the best D-pad, period. Instead of being four small, separate buttons with no place for diagonal movement (PlayStation), or a big, uncomfortable, blocky + sign (Nintendo 64), It's this really cool thumbpad, with a hollow place in the middle to put your thumb, and have perfect control over anything you play. The button layout is the same as the many other six button controllers Sega has made. Compared to the Analog controller's, the shift buttons are harder to reach, and tend to be too loose. --9.5

ERGONOMICS:
The best ergonomics in any standard controller too! This controller was meant for the serious game player (unlike the 3DO's). From the time you pick it up when you first get it, it becomes your gaming pal. On the back, it is completely molded to fit your hands perfectly. On the front it is as well. Another good thing is the size of it, it's neither too big like the N64's, or too small, like the PSX's. It is meant for the average sized gamer, which sounds like the the right size to me. --10.0

COMPATIBILITY:
This controller works with all Saturn games. I tried this controller on every game I've played, and I gotta tell you, it's (Excluding the Analog pad) the best. --10.0

SPECIAL FUNCTIONS:
None, besides the fact that it's the first Sega controller to have Shift buttons. --7.9

OVERALL:
I can't say this is a must buy since you probably already have it, but if you're going to buy a Sega Saturn, you'll probably getting one of the best controllers ever engineered. If you have a choice between this one and the Japanese style one, I recommend you get the Japanese one, since it's so much more comfortable. --8.0