A few month and a half in the past, Sega introduced it was launching the Genesis Mini 2, a miniaturized throwback console to the unique Genesis, but it surely wasn’t initially clear if was sure for the USA or solely releasing in Japan. Shortly after, Sega’s Yosuke Okunari clarified that the Genesis Mini 2 would in reality launch globally, however mentioned mentioned “the gross sales quantity is centered on Japan.” For those who have been nervous it won’t truly ship abroad, you may put these issues to relaxation.
On Twitter at present, Sega introduced a launch date, saying the Genesis Mini 2 “blasts its method to North America” on October 27, 2022. Sega additionally confirmed that it’ll ship with greater than 50 traditional video games to scratch your retro itch, and can embrace Sega CD titles as well.
This quantities to a “utterly revamped” model of the Genesis Mini that Sega launched in 2019. Sega mentioned it is rocking improved {hardware} tucked away in a brand new compact design. And this time it comes with a 6-button management pad (wired). For those who occurred to personal controllers for the primary Genesis Mini and plan on shopping for the Genesis Mini 2, Sega says these will nonetheless work as effectively.
Sega hasn’t supplied a complete listing of the greater than 50 video games that can ship with the console, however did share the next…
A few of the notable entries embrace Sonic CD, After Burner II, Outrun, Sonic 3D Blast, Splatterhouse 2, and The Ooze. Past the titles you see above, Sega is barely saying that the Genesis Mini 2 will boast a “larger and extra spectacular lineup” video games than its predecessor.
Based on the Genesis Mini 2 touchdown web page, that is an Amazon unique. It is truly accessible to preorder for $103.80 on Amazon proper now. Just like the earlier era mannequin, you’ll join the console to your TV by an HDMI port.
