SEGA's Genesis Mini 2 release in North America is this October, boasting more power to run its massive library of exciting classic games.
The Sega logo is pictured at company's booth during the Tokyo Game Show in Chiba Prefecture on September 30, 2021.
The official Twitter account of SEGA introduced the new and improved miniature classical console. Its announcement gives us a glimpse of its edge over its predecessor, the first-generation Genesis Mini 2.
SEGA Genesis Mini 2
A news story by The Verge reports that the second edition Genesis Mini gaming console is more powerful than what Sega released way back in 2019.
But it is worth noting that SEGA failed to provide any explicit details about the performance of its upcoming miniature console.
On top of its touted powerful performance, the unveiling of the Genesis Mini 2 also revealed that this version comes with more than 50 classical games. And the best part of it is it includes SEGA CD titles.
SEGA Genesis Mini 2 is going to release this October. Here’s what to expect:
Not to mention that SEGA also teased that some of them are gaming titles that have been previously unreleased on the first iteration of the Genesis Mini.
If you are itching to know which specific games actually made it to the new miniature console, read along.
SEGA Genesis Mini 2 Release This October
Meanwhile, it is worth noting that Sega decided to release the Genesis Mini 2 exclusively on Amazon.
The pre-order page on the giant online retailer is now open, but the gaming console is going to release on October 27.
SEGA Genesis Mini 2 Price
The Amazon pre-order costs roughly $103.80, but it still excludes the shipping fee of $21.99. The Verge notes that its delivery is quite hefty as the Genesis Mini 2 is shipping straight from Japan, where Sega is based.
The Amazon listing says it already includes the Genesis Mini 2 console itself, along with a USB adapter, power cord, wired controller, and a modern HDMI cable.
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Genesis Mini 2 Games
According to a recent report by Polygon, the all-new Genesis Mini 2 comes with a few SEGA CD games, such as the Shining Force CD and Sonic CD, to name a few.
The Japanese gaming firm went on to list at least 21 games that its fans could expect from its upcoming miniature throwback gaming console.
It includes nostalgic classics like Fantasy Zone, Sonic 3D Blast, and The Ooze.
SEGA also announced that Mansion of Hidden Souls, Night Striker, Ninja Warriors, and Silpheed are some of its CD titles.
Here are the other games that SEGA also mentioned:
- After Burner 2
- Alien Soldier
- Bonanza Brothers
- Lightening Force
- OutRun
- OutRunners
- Rainbow Islands Extra
- Rolling Thunder 2
- Splatterhouse 2
- Super Hang On
- Vectorman 2
- Virtua Racing
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