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 == Sega Genesis Controller == == Sega Genesis Controller ==
-<wrap hi>Do not use an (unmodified) Sega Genesis controller.</wrap>The plug fits and it works, but the internal wiring differs and will damage your port. +<wrap hi>Do not use Sega Genesis controller.</wrap>The plug fits and it works, but the internal wiring differs and will damage your port. 
  
 Pin 7 on the Megadrive is the ground, while Pin 7 on the C64 is +5V. So pressing the controller pad would connect 5V to places where it shouldn’t be. There are electronics inside the controller to multiplex the buttons and it is possible that would be damaged too. Pin 7 on the Megadrive is the ground, while Pin 7 on the C64 is +5V. So pressing the controller pad would connect 5V to places where it shouldn’t be. There are electronics inside the controller to multiplex the buttons and it is possible that would be damaged too.
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      * https://www.ebay.com/itm/257183359134      * https://www.ebay.com/itm/257183359134
      * https://www.8bitdo.com/retro-receiver-genesis-mega-drive/       * https://www.8bitdo.com/retro-receiver-genesis-mega-drive/ 
 +===== DB9-to-Bluetooth adapter =====
 +  * joystick adapter for C64.  Supports modern controllers with low latency and dual joystick mode.
 +    * https://phol-labs.com/product/phl-unibt-c64-smd-unijoysticle-ii/
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 ===== Build-it-Yourself ===== ===== Build-it-Yourself =====
 ==== Can I make my own C64 to joystick/gamepad/mouse adapter? ==== ==== Can I make my own C64 to joystick/gamepad/mouse adapter? ====
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