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Subscribe to our newsletter What am I up to this weekend? Well, since you asked, I'll be punishing 8Bitdo's M30 2.4Ghz Sega Genesis/Mega Drive controller with multiple Sonic the Hedgehog 2 playthroughs.

That way, I'll be able to return on Monday and let you know if it's worth replacing your trusty old wired retro console controller with the wireless alternative, or if cutting the cord is too much of a compromise.The 8Bitdo M30 has been around since 2019 and comes in 2.4GHz and Bluetooth flavors.

The latter is sitting pretty at Amazon for $25.99, but you'll splash out another $20 on a Retro Receiver to use it with the OG system.

That's half the reason I decided to opt for the dedicated 2.4GHz version for $24.99 instead, since it comes with its own 9-pin controller port adapter for your Genesis, or in my case, Mega Drive.The other big reason why I picked up the 2.4Ghz M30 is tied to the idea of reducing potential latency.

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That's not to say Bluetooth controllers will inherently introduce unplayable lag, as I've been using a Blueretro adapter with Nintendo's official Switch Online GameCube controller without any connectivity complaints ## Editor's Note This is an interesting development that could shape the future of gaming. Source: [GamesRadar+](https://www.gamesradar.com/hardware/retro/ive-finally-swapped-out-my-beloved-six-button-sega-mega-drive-controller-for-the-8bitdo-m30-but-it-has-a-gruelling-weekend-of-sonic-the-hedgehog-2-ahead-of-it/)