Great Controller for 2d games
The only real fault I can find with this controller is that it doesn't have analogue sticks or vibration... but that doesn't really matter does it?

For 2d games, emulators and whatever else you can think of, the pad and the buttons on this thing can't be beaten. I only wish it were R1 and R2 on the face of the controller, and not, as the previous user mentioned, L1 and R1. Otherwise no regrets- love it.

The Darkstalkers cards aren't bad for novelty's sake either.

Best PvP control pad with slight flaws
Flaws: Note to Capcom vs SNK 2. You will find the pad is unable to response to select the assigned 3rd character (by pressing both HP and HK button) during the character order screen, player have no choice but to order the character by selected character.

It took me quite some time to discover the work around for this flaws. You need to also assign R2 button as HP, then you press R1 and R2 in order to select the assigned 3rd character.

Also, it would be nice if the L1 were R1 and R1 were R2, then the default button placement will be same as original PS2 controller without reconfigure on the button on the game. It is rather annoying to reconfigure the button whenever we swap the controller between sega and original pad on the same game when we have multiple players on PvP.

awsome color i love it.

The Real SFAE Pad
They should have just made them with Sega, because everyone knows this is the real Street Fighter pad. The Nuby ones don't even compare.

The Best
Yeah I unfortuantely paid full price for mine, but I don't regret it one bit. The Saturn pad is with out a doubt my favorite, it's like it was custom made for Capcom 2D fighters, and this version is as good as it gets on the PS2 (though I think there is also a metallic silver one).

Greatest Pad Ever
To echo a previous review, this isn't made to resemble the Saturn pad, it is the Saturn pad. The buttons react the same, feel the same and the D-Pad throws out fireballs and dragon uppercuts with ease.

I'm using this with a PS2/USB convertor for emulation and it rocks.

Not 'Like' a Saturn pad... it IS a Saturn pad!
My Saturn is still hooked up and I did a side by side comparison. This thing is identical. They must have used the same molds as the Saturn pads. Even the buttons are labeled A,B.C & X,Y,Z so they feel the same under your fingers! I picked up 2 and Im very happy I did.

This item should be sold out already!
I was going to rate this a four at first since my hands were already use to the Street Fighter controller. I have big hands so you can see why I would favor the SF controller more.

However, the Saturn controller pwns justs as much. Once you get over how small it is compared to the SFC, it's perfect. I just wish the cord was longer. Anyway, this is a must have especially for this price. Buy now! Play-Asia RULZ!

Unbelievable
I have some issues with it in Hyper Fighting on PS2, but it's absolutely brilliant in Third Strike. Hands down the greatest d-pad and button layout ever.

great
Good pad and great value for money at 20 bucks, get it now!

PERFECT
There is no gamepad for fighting games better than this. Period.

Sega freaks rejoice
i got this and enjoyed all the sega classics just like the good old days....

Simply Wonderful
I use this pad to play all the classic 2D Fighters I have. SF3, Garou: MOTW, KOF98, SamSho, etc. The D-Pad is the best I have used to date. It feels just like the original Saturn pad. The buttons are very responsive, and they are perfect for long combos, etc.

If you are looking for something which not only looks good, but out performs the other pads out there..look no further then this controller.

BEST PAD EVER!!!!!!!!!!!

It works darn well
Other than a "quality" arcade stick like the Hori Real Arcade Pro, this is as close to the arcade that you'll get with a pad. This is in all intents and purposes, a recreation of Sega's greatest controller. What makes the Saturn pad so sought after is the 6 face buttons. This makes it a fighting fan's dream pad. Not for much else though (if it's 2d then use this). Be nice to have a dual analog version of a Saturn pad. Maybe in the next generation.

Buttons are highly responsive. Pulling off EX moves in Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike is easier than before. So is just canceling out of moves and the like. The pad is way different from the original PS2 pad so it takes a little time to get used to the looser but more precise nature of the Saturn pad. So less oopsies with motions than before on the PS2 pad. I haven't tried it on other non SF games but I'm sure I won't have a problem with Guilty Gear or any other 2d fighter.

And the colors are wrong. This one isn't really white, it's more of a greyish white, and the reds on the start and select and L and R buttons are more of a maroonish color. It looks kinda ugly. It's alright though. Nothing to puke over.

All n' all. Buy this controller if you play 2d games that don't use the analog sticks. You will never regret it. The difference is truly night and day.

Finally 2D games are playable
The best pad ever released for the playstation system. Ironic that it's a sega pad. Finally 2D games are playable on a sony system without killing the nerves in your thumbs.

Infinitley better then those Street Fighter controllers, this is the real deal, not a failed rip-off like them.

It's about a 99% authentic re-creation of the original saturn pad. The only differences are the select button, the alternate button labels, no indent for the sega logo, and the colours are slightly off (not by much though!).

Now all we need is the Saturn 3D controller (with an aditional analogue stick added) and playstation would finally have a good 3D pad too!

Excellent
This pad is high quality and absolutely perfect for fighting games because of the 6 face button and 2 shoulder button arrangement.

pefect
Kyoji is so right!!!! I was either going to buy the XBOX Nubytech controller pad or Sega's Saturn PS2 pad. I decided to buy the sega saturn ps2 pad and dam that pad is great. Feels great and button layout is sweet too.

great
This gamepad is great, works perfectly with PAL playstations and is very comfortable, a must for fighter and shooter fans.

Perfect Indeed
Perfect Controller for fighting game.

I played King of Fighters, Soul Calibur 2, and Guilty Gear XX with this controller, and the controller worked perfect for all of them.

The Controller is very light, and you never have to press buttons so hard again.

This controller is something that all fighting game fans were waiting for.

perfect
This controller pad works perfectly.
The Sega Saturn controller on the Saturn platform has always been one of the most resonsive fighter controllers.
The fighting games on the Ps2 really shine bright with this pad, I highly recommend if you preffer pads of sticks.

Street Fighter Anniversary Collection: Perfect, the 6 face buttons make Street Fighter on this pad smooth and fluid. Half Circle motions, Quarter Circle Motions, Tiger Knee Motions and Shoryuken Motions work really well on this.

Virtua Fighter 4 Evolution: This controller's response makes VF4E more enjoyable then the Dual Shock. Gives that Saturn feel back to the VF series.

Tekken 5: For the 1st time, the Tekken series tastes the Saturn pad and it really improves this game alot. The D-Pad helps making the precise directional presses and the face buttons makes series of button taps easyer on the fingers then a Dual Shock.

Plus, The Magic Box adapter for Xbox works great with this controller withou lag. Ps2 Saturn Pad + Magic Box Adapter = Xbox Live fun