Reddit reviews Retro Bit - Retrolink USB SEGA Saturn Classic Controller Mac/PC Compatible– Black
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USB CONNECTED – Comes with a six-foot long cable to connect to your consolesCLASSICAL – Introduce your kids to the classical era of gaming, while reliving your memories for retro related games.ERGONOMIC LAYOUT – The button layout makes PC fighting games easier and more funCOMPATIBLE – USB connection allows use for the computer or for consolesHIGH QUALITY – Replace the old or broken Sega Genesis controllers with this new retro styled controller
Search ebay for "Saturn controller" check: for parts/not working. Like this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sega-Saturn-JUNK-GREY-Controller-Pad-HSS-0101-Not-Working-JAPAN-Video-Game/311760458659?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D40130%26meid%3Dfbfb91b55b394d9cb3864912efa421c2%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26mehot%3Dag%26sd%3D122448111952
Then buy this https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B002BFVAV0/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Swap out the boards and you're good to go. For best authenticity, desolder the shoulder buttons off the original controller and remount them on the USB board. But it will work either way.
The adapters that were linked are an option. Never used one myself though so don't know if there are issues.
Other options would be this Saturn replica pad.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002BFVAV0/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1497919890&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=Retro+bit+saturn&dpPl=1&dpID=410hHDFLiWL&ref=plSrch
Or this Genesis replica. These should also work fine.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00KX75UT6/ref=pd_aw_sim_147_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=VF2W6DY1EPGR46DJ98FB&dpPl=1&dpID=512qQffRr9L
The Saturn controller sounds great in general, but I wish it was wireless. This is especially important on the Pi, since just pulling on the controller could pull your entire Pi, as it's so small and lightweight. But if only adults play it, I guess you could manage.
I bought 2 USB Saturn controllers from Sega, and they were excellent. But then I tried brandless knockoffs, and they broke very fast. I haven't tried this one from Retrolink, but reviews seem to indicate it's also far from Sega quality. :(
Aside from it's fairly lackluster build quality, [this] (http://www.amazon.com/Retrolink-Saturn-Classic-Controller-Black/dp/B002BFVAV0) controller has done well by me for quite a while. YMMV
https://www.amazon.ca/Retro-Bit-Compatible-Controller-Black-Sega-Saturn/dp/B002BFVAV0 ?
Personally I use PS4, but it ain't cheap and simple ;)
I'll just leave this here. http://www.amazon.com/Retrolink-Saturn-Classic-Controller-Black-Pc/dp/B002BFVAV0/