Genesis Controllers... Safe or bad idea?

[Claw22000]

In my journey to make the ultimate WHDLoad machine I've come to the point where its almost complete.  I just need a Blizzard 1230 and better gamepads than these typical Atari like controllers.  Honestly can't see how any one ever played a platform game like that.  I have seen some people say they used Genesis controllers.  I have also seen people say the can damage the systems.  So I have 3 questions.  1 is that true?  2 if yes can it be modified to work? and 3 will it allow me to use 2 button options in games?

Hopefully someone can help

Thanks

[Claw22000]

Well I suppose if a few others are using it I shouldn't worry.  I have tried to get it to work with that second button option like Banchee!!! That's game rules!  just doesn't work.  If there's a Mod I can do I will.  Hopefully someone will know about/how/where info is for this.

Thanks

[Claw22000]

I do think what I will be eventually buying these from Amigakit.  Bit next purchases are WHDLoad registration and a Blizzard 1230.  For now I got a 2 Genesis controllers for $5.99 each. New old stock even.

Even though the second button dosn't work.

[Claw22000]

Wow this is what I was looking for.  I knew I have seen somthing like this out there thanks Matthey

its cool that you found a game manual that actually tells people how to do this.  Really shows the intelegince behind Amiga Vs PC users in those days.

 :lol: