raphnet. - Megadrive/SMS controller to Wiimote adapter (v2)

An adapter for using a Genesis/Megadrive or SMS controller as a classic controller conntected to a Wiimote.

Description

With this adapter, you can use a Genesis/Megadrive or SMS controller as a classic controller. Ideal for Wii virtual console games!

Supported controllers:

Genesis/Megadrive controllers, 3 or 6 buttons
Sega Master System (SMS) controllers
Atari 2600 controllers

Specifications:

Low latency (less than 3ms)
Compatible with American, European and Japanese controllers and consoles.
Cable length: 30 cm. (approx.)
New in V2: Now compatible with the NES and SNES Classic Editions!

Button mapping:
To the games, the adapter apperas as a Classic controller. The button mapping is as follows, enabling controls identical to the original for most Genesis/Megadrive and SMS virtual console games.

Classic controller	Megadrive 3 btn.	Megadrive 6 btn.	SMS	Atari 2600
Dpad		Dpad	Dpad	Directions
Start		Plus
A	C	C	2
B	B	B	1	Button
Y	A	A
X		Y
L		X
R		Z
Zr		Mode

Important: Requires a Wii remote (not included)
Note: The type of controller is auto-detected when the adapter powers-up.

Ordering

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In stock : Ships within 5 business days unless noted otherwise (out of stock, pre-order, holidays, etc).

For the Golden Week Japanese holidays, orders placed from April 27 (2025) to May 7 will only be shipped after May 8.

Item #	ADAP-DB9-WIIMOTE_v2
Description	Genesis/SMS controller to Wiimote adapter v2
Price	$24.49
Country of origin	Japan

We normally ship within 5 days (excluding week-ends and holidays) after payment.
Prices are in US dollars and are subject to change without notice.

Compatibility list

IMPORTANT: This is not a complete list. If something does not appear here, it simply means that we did not get the chance (or the idea) to test it, or that no one let us know that it works.

Help us improve this page by sending test results by email to support@raphnet-tech.com
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Tested Controllers

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Model	Tested by	Supported	Comments
3-button controller (Sega 1650)	raphnet.	Yes
6-button controller (Sega MK-1470)	raphnet.	Yes
6-button controller (Sega MK-1653)	raphnet.	Yes
SMS controller (Sega model 3020)	raphnet.	Yes
Atari 2600 joystick	raphnet.	Yes
8BitDo Retro Receiver for Genesis/Megadrive	User	Partial	The XYZ buttons do not work.
Retro-bit Megadrive controller (original port)	User	Partial	Only the D-Pad, START, A, B, and C buttons work.
Atari paddle controller	User	No	Will never be supported by this product.
SMS Phaser (light gun)	User	No	Will never be supported by this product.
SMS Paddle Control (HPD-200)	raphnet.	No

Megadrive/SMS controller to Wiimote adapter (v2)