Sega Genesis 3-Button Controller [MK-1650] Replacement Casing Screws [Thin Variant]

If you are repairing, restoring, or cleaning an original Sega Genesis 3-Button Controller (Model MK-1650), having the correct casing screws is essential. Due to Sega utilizing multiple manufacturing plants across the globe (China, Taiwan, Japan, and Malaysia), there are at least seven known internal variants of this iconic controller.

Crucially, these variants utilize two distinctly different sizes of outer casing screws. Forcing the wrong screw into your controller shell can strip the plastic posts or crack the casing. Please review the specifications and compatibility lists below to ensure you purchase the correct set for your specific controller variant.

Thin Casing Screws

Product Overview: This is a lot of 50 high-quality replacement casing screws for the Sega Genesis 3-Button Controller (MK-1650). These are the "Thin" variant screws, which are the most widely used fasteners across the various global manufacturing runs. They feature a sleek black finish and a standard Phillips drive head, perfectly matching the original factory hardware.

Specifications:

• Drive Type: Phillips

• Color: Black

• Length: 9.03 mm

• Thread Diameter: 1.85 mm

• Quantity: 50 Screws

Known Compatibility: These smaller, thinner screws are compatible with the majority of MK-1650 variants, including:

• China Variant 2: Identified by a small "1650" centered in the middle of the back casing.

• China Variant 3: Identified by a small "1650" indented to the left of the square box on the back casing.

• Taiwan Variants: Compatible with both Taiwan Variant 1 (Large "O" in NO., red accent coloring on front) and Variant 2 (Small "O" in NO., no accent coloring).

• Japan Variant: Controllers with PCBs stamped "Japan" (features a directional conductive pad with a hole in the center).

• Malaysia Variant: Features a completely unique conductive pad and an internal Phillips screw inside the directional button.