Sorry if I'm getting annoying. I know that I posted last night. Now, I'm looking for different Genesis controllers that would be both legal and in high regards for its quality.

I'm currently using: https://imgur.com/a/kd3aSxW The D-pad sucks and the buttons are sticky. I need something else.

I've been doing some research on good genesis controllers (ones that I may even be able to use for casual fighting games).

This is what I've had my eyes on: https://www.amazon.com/Retro-Bit-Official-Genesis-6-Button-Controller-Original/dp/B07P255V8J

What are your thoughts? What controller do you use?

Thanks in advance, Techpalms

Thanks for all the kind replies. Can't wait to start training!

See ya on the leaderboards!

Ok, so it doesn't say anything in there about using other controllers other than the stock controller that came with the genesis.

In other words, I should be allowed to use an updated 6 button genesis controller.

Thank you to both who replied. I've started a thread on the Sonic 2 boards and we'll hope for the best.

God bless

Greetings

I am starting to train speedrunning and am starting with one of my favorite games - Sonic 2.

Can anyone push me in the right direction as to a rules list of what is/isn't allowed?

I currently use a Sega Genesis 1 (non-HD Gfx model), plugged into a CRT TV, using original game cart.

I guess the only 2 questions I have are, will this be a legal way to run and post scores?

Secondly, am I allowed to use a 3rd party genesis controller? I am not looking to get a modded one or anything, just something that feels better on the hands.

Thanks in advance, Techpalms

Greetings

I recently bought a Sega Genesis 1 (non-HD Graphics model). I have been playing these games via AV-C on a flat screen television. As many of you know, this causes the game to look like poo.

So, I looked on Facebook marketplace and finally found a CRT TV for free. Picked it up, plugged it in, and sure as God's got sandals, the graphics look amazing.

My main question comes here: Is this a legal hook-up for competitive speedrunning? Furthermore, what would be illegal? Obviously not using an emulator (have the original system and carts), but what are the boundaries?

Am I able to use a third party controller? Not a huge fan of the Genesis controller.

Is this (speedrun.com) the most populated place to talk about all things speedrunning? Where do I post my PBs and track other gamer's times?

Right now I am training on Sonic 2 and eventually Vectorman.

Thanks in advance, Techpalms