D-Pads - How Sega Got Away With It (Patreon)

Currently doing a quick video on the D-Pad: What is it, who invented it, etc. 

Right now i'm opening up controllers to see how other companies utilized the D-Pad. Nintendo actually had a patent on the D-Pad until 2005. So how did companies like Sega use one? Take a look.

 On the right is the NES D-Pad. A ball pivot is attached to the actual cross-shaped d-pad, which presses down on 4 inputs.

On the left is the Sega Genesis. The ball pivot is attached to the 4 inputs, and the D-Pad is enclosed in a circle.

Look for the full video early next week!