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SEGA – Saturn Game Controller

SEGA – Saturn Game Controller

The Design Challenge -

Design a first-generation SEGA Saturn controller tailored specifically for North American and European markets, meeting the demand for a chunkier, heavier, and more substantial form factor to comfortably accommodate larger hands.

The Design Solution -

The final design embraced a wide, angular crescent silhouette powered by an innovative dual-PCB layout that enabled a natural, ergonomically angled grip for both hands. Sculpted housing surfaces cradled the ring fingers for maximum stability, while combining SEGA's signature six-button layout, a floating central-pivot directional pad for precise inputs, and tactile shoulder triggers designed for multiple hand positions. The design received an IDEA silver and iF award in 1995.

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