Disclaimer: I have never owned a Sega Genesis or any other Sega console. I was a Nintendo kid. But I enjoyed playing Sega at my friend's house. I can't remember exactly how the controller felt, but this controller still gives me a good dose of nostalgia. And, to put it simply, it's now my favorite controller for arcade, fighting, and classic Sega games. The buttons are firm and responsive, and the D-Pad, while not as precise as many Nintendo SNES reproductions, is still quite usable and works…